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.
Tourist Information Centre
For information on attractions, where to stay and what’s on in and around Winchcombe.
Monthly Commencing 12 September – 19 March
Winchcombe Museum Winter Talks Programme
A series of monthly talks, Thursday afternoon, at the Methodist Church Hall
29 February
Olivia Chaney at Postlip
A chance to see Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Olivia Chaney.
10 – 13 March
The Cheltenham Festival
Be a part of the extraordinary atmosphere created at the Home of Jump racingat The Cheltenham Festival.
27 – 29 March
Winchcombe Live Blues Festival
Winchcombe Live provides a great atmosphere for both musos and audience alike.
4 – 19 April
Great Little Chick Hunt
Find over 100 Easter chicks hidden around Sudeley Castle.
Various Saturday’s 18 April – 19 September
Fish & Chips Special Train
‘The Cheltenham Fryer’, will be offering a leisurely evening ride through the Cotswold countryside.
23 – 26 April
Spring Homes and Gardens Fair
Indoor and outdoor furniture bargains, decorative accessories, gifts, fashion items and more at Sudeley Castle.
23 – 26 April
Wartime in the Cotswolds
Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag, and smile, smile, smile, at GWR.
25 – 26 April
Prescott Speed Hill Climb
A fantastic weekend for the first round of the British Midlands Championship.
15 – 17 May
Winchcombe Cotswolds Walking Festival
A fantastic 3 day walking event, set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
16 – 17 May
Charingworth Court Open Garden
A relaxed country style garden with Japanese influences.
18 – 25 May
Winchcombe Festival of Music & Arts
Bringing live music and arts to Winchcombe with wonderful performers and artists.
17 May & 16 August
Stanway Fountain & Water Garden
One of the most interesting Baroque water gardens in Britain with 300ft fountain.
21 May – 1 June
The Hooley – Giffords Circus
Join Giffords Circus on their 20 anniversary year at Sudeley Castle.
REGULAR EVENTS
Monday
Citizen’s Advice Sessions
1st Monday of the month, 10am – 12 noon at Abbey Fields Community Centre, run by Gloucester and District Citizen’s Advice Bureau. By appointment – Tel: 01452 527202
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
Move it or Lose it
11:30 BeSocial@theCentre
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
Winchcombe Country Market
Thursdays, 9am – 10.30am, Guide Hall, High Street.
Walking for Health
Thursdays, 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
Rhymetime
11am – 11.30am for children aged 18 months and over at Winchcombe Library, Back Lane.
Sunday
Guided Town Walks
11:00 am and 2:30 pm, free, guided town walks around the town, start at the Tourist Information Centre, lasting about an hour. April to the end of October.
Re-Engage Tea Party
Sunday afternoon gathering for over 75’s. Transport provided. (16 Feb, 15 March & 19 April)
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