Saffy and Jane Springham are pleased to have started running a monthly Storytelling Café at The Folk. The Café is on every first Thursday of the month from 7pm for ages 14+. There will be invited guest storytellers, music and open mic every month. We want to hear all kinds of storytelling – so whether […]
We are bringing the Spring Faeries to The Folk of Gloucester! Join us for Faery Fun at our Spring Faery Fayre 10.30am - 5pm Free Entry on the 23rd & 24th March 2024. We will have a wonderful display of Faery related stalls including artists, plus psychic readers , Talks & Entertainment. Enjoy the magical […]
Pysanky are traditional Ukrainian Easter Eggs decorated with wax symbols and dipped in coloured dye. They represent rebirth and resurrection. Ex colour and symbol holds meaning and significance. Traditionally 13 eggs would be made - one for Christ and for each of the disciples. This workshop is suitable for all and all materials are provided. […]
To celebrate the Tudor origins of this unique building in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter in Gloucester the Folk of Gloucester is proud to launch our first Tudor day. On Saturday the 4th of May 2024 from 10am to 4pm, the Folk will go back in time and allow everyone to meet the Tudors. […]
Meet our costumed tour guides who represent actual people such as Bishop Hooper, who burned at the stake, and other characters connected to the buildings. A listed historic building, the Folk offers you fascinating stories and gory tales while giving you a feel for how life was lived here since Tudor times. Sign up now […]
A Titanic Magic Lantern Show 112 years since its sinking on the 14th-15th April 1912. A show using all original magic lantern plates and vintage cinema Equipment. Pat Furley shares this story having researched and visited The Titanic Museum in Belfast. Come and spend an evening at the Folk with this fantastic storyteller. This emotive […]
To celebrate the Tall Ships returning to Gloucester, the Folk is becoming a haven for Pirates, Buccaneers, Mini pirates, and Music lovers. With a range of activities for all, from Talks about The Titanic and Gloucester’s own Pirate to Music from the Gloucester Shanty Festival. For the three-day weekend, there will be a Steampunk Pirates […]
Join us at the Folk of Gloucester where you can explore making your own pirate-themed costumes. Local artist Ally Goff will be running craft sessions helping you to create pirate hats, bandanas, and eye patches. All materials included and be dressed in style for the Tall Ships festival! To enable total flexibility to enjoy the […]
Gloucester and its Tall Ships For nearly 200 years Gloucester Docks have been welcoming Tall masted sailing ships, this weekend is a reminder of the days when Gloucester traded with the world. The last masted ships stopped trading around 1960 since then sailing ships have visited for pleasure, maintenance and for film work. This is […]
Meet our costumed tour guides who represent actual people such as Bishop Hooper, who burned at the stake, and other characters connected to the buildings. A listed historic building, the Folk offers you fascinating stories and gory tales while giving you a feel for how life was lived here since Tudor times. Sign up now […]
