What’s on
From live music and open gardens, to tea dances, festivals and fundraisers, from shows and cycling to poetry and running – Winchcombe hosts them all. Find out what’s happening in our town and check our Regular Events panel for details of clubs, classes and gatherings held weekly and monthly.
23rd July – 29th August
Falconry at the Castle
The perfect introduction to experience the ancient art
28th July – 1st September
Sudeley’s 70s Sundays!
Summer Sunday groovy 1970s activities
Sunday, 4th August
A Galaxy Far, Far Away
A day for all lovers of Jedi, Baby Yoda, the Skywalkers, the Stormtroopers and the tall, hairy Chewbacca!
Friday, 16th August
Family Fun Friday – Kite Making
Make a kite and other nature based crafts, then head out to fly it on the hill!
Sunday, 18th August
“As You Like It”
An outdoor performance by the Duke’s Theatre Company
Sunday, 25th August
Run Winchcombe
Enjoy a family day out in the summer sun at this family-friendly event
Sunday, 25th August
Dr Who Day
Embark on a journey through time and space at Sudeley Castle!
Friday, 30th August
Stream Dipping and Raft Racing
A chance to investigate the Cleeve Common stream in Watery Bottom
Sunday, 1st September
Hell of the North Cotswolds
The original & classic British Off-Road Endurance Cycling Event, promoted and organised by Winchcombe Cycling Club and Cheltenham & County Cycling Club
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Friday, 20th September
Open Garden – Sudeley Castle
Sudeley Castle features 10 magnificent gardens, each with its own unique style and design. Surrounded by striking views of the Cotswold Hills, each garden reflects the fascinating 1000 year history of the Castle. This series of elegant gardens is set among the Castle and atmospheric ruins and inc a knot garden, Queen’s garden and Tudor physic garden. Admission is for garden only.
Saturday, 16th November
Lino Printing Inspired by Trees on Cleeve Common
Immortalise some of the iconic trees on Cleeve Hill
22nd November – 30th December
Spectacle of Light at Sudeley Castle
Explore this magical after-dark experience and follow the new illuminated trail around the fairy-tale grounds of Sudeley Castle
REGULAR EVENTS
Monday
Computer Buddies
Monday 11:00am – 12:00 noon. Volunteer computer buddies can offer you help with using library computers.
Dance with Parkinson’s & MS
Library Club
1st Monday of the month, Winchcombe Library,11:30am – 12:30pm. We can provide transport to the library allowing members to choose their own books and meet others.
Walking Football
Monday 3pm Winchcombe Sports Hall
Tuesday
North Cotswold Food bank
1.30pm – 3pm, Encounter Church, 9 Gretton Road, Winchcombe, GL54 5EE
Wednesday
Baby Bounce and Rhyme
10.30am – 11am, Winchcombe Library, Back Lane
Lunch Date
1st Wednesday of the month at the Guide Hall, 12 – 1.30pm, in aid of local charities. (except March & April when Lent Lunch is running)
Tea Dance
Last Wednesday of the month, 2pm – 4pm, Abbey Fields Community Centre, £5 entry.
Thursday
MEETING POINT – COFFEE MORNING
10am – 12 noon. Guide Hall, High Street. All are welcome, just drop in.
Walking for Health
10.30am- 11.30am, meet outside the Plaisterers Arms.
Friday
Knit and Natter
10am – 12 noon & 2pm – 4pm, fun, friendly group, join us for a chat, knit, crotchet and a cuppa at Winchcombe Library, Back Lane.
Walking Rugby
10:30am Winchcombe Sports Hall
Saturday
Country Market
2nd Saturday of each month (except January), 9am -12noon, Guide Hall, Winchcombe.
Contact: Pat Grassick, 01242 603124 or Fran Hunter, 01242 620285 or Facebook Page
Rhymetime
11am – 11.30am for children aged 18 months and over at Winchcombe Library, Back Lane.
Sunday
Re-Engage Tea Party
Sunday afternoon gathering for over 75’s. Transport provided. (16 Feb, 15 March & 19 April)
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