Jenny Wren Productions’ Twelfth Night
“If music be the food of love”, to start, A small band of players take many parts In this tale of mistaken identity. Unrequited love, drunken jollity, Live music, yellow stockings and a fight Make for the most entertaining of nights. There’s pathos too, and joy and...
Kushti Divvus – a Taste of Gloucester’s Romany Flavours
A special event exploring Gloucester’s Romany / Gypsy heritage through music, food and more. Kelly Marie Horsley was born into the Romany/Gypsy community in Gloucester – her mother’s first language is Romany. Kelly has been recording its rich heritage and...
Lantern Making Workshop
If you would like to take part in the parade, there are two free Lantern Making Workshops: Saturday, 9th November (11am-3pm) at The Folk of Gloucester Saturday, 16th November (2pm-4pm) at Eastgate Shopping Centre The workshops are free and open to all ages....
Local Makers Market
Come along to our Local Makers Market and and meet local makers with their stalls full of fantastic gifts for this time of year. A chance to meet makers and find out the inspirations behind their gifts and the little stories that make them special. With carols and...
Local Makers Market
Come along to our Local Makers Market, Come and meet local makers with their stalls full of fantastic gifts for this time of year. A chance to meet makers and find out the inspirations behind their gifts and the little stories that make them special. With carols and...
Makers’ Market to Take Over Gloucester’s Westgate Street with Unique Gifts and Stalls
Handmade arts, crafts and all sorts besides will be on offer in Gloucester’s Westgate Street this week as a new market makes only its second appearance in the city. The Cathedral Quarter Makers’ Market will feature vibrant stalls selling lovingly crafted,...
Meet the Tudors at The Folk of Gloucester
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...
Orchid’s at The Folk!
The Folk of Gloucester and the Cheltenham & District Orchid Society Bring you Orchid’s at The Folk! A great chance to buy unique Orchids that you wont find in the shops. Throughout the day Dr Tom the Orchid Doctor will be holding clinics to help make the...
Pirates Retreat at The Folk of Gloucester
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...
Pirates Retreat Children’s Activities
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...
Pysanky Easter Egg Decorating Workshop
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...
Spring Equinox Faery Fayre 2024
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...
Steampunks of Gloucestershire
This Summer our Steampunk Festival celebrates characters from Quartermain, Fogg, and van Helsing to Randolph and John Carter, to Holmes and Adèle Blanc-Sec, and all those other extraordinary gentlefolk. As well as our Market full of intriguing and beautiful objects...
Tall Ships, Tall Tales and a County Pirate
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...
