WHAT’S ON

It’s all happening in Winchcombe

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.

Winchcombe Players - Aladdin

27th January- 1st February

Winchcombe Players – Aladdin

One of the all time favourite pantomimes

Winchcombe Film Society - movie poster - The Apprentice

Friday, 30th January

Winchcombe Film Society

“The Apprentice”

Winchcombe Museum

Wednesday, 4th February

Winchcombe Museum – Winter Talk

“Centenary of Winchcombe Pottery”

Isbourne Arts - Barnes Quartet

Saturday, 7th February

Isbourne Arts – Will Barnes Quartet

Timeless laid-back swing tunes, punctuated by sharply-focused fiery passages

Isbourne Arts - National Theatre Live - Hamlet

Thursday, 12th February

Isbourne Arts – National Theatre Live

“Hamlet”

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway - 14-FEB-26 - St Valentines Fizz & Chip Special

Saturday, 14th February

GWSR – St Valentines Fizz & Chip Special

A romantic steam-hauled lunch experience

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway - 17-FEB-26 - Trainmaster Kids’ Playtime

17th February – 20th February

GWSR – Trainmaster Kids’ Playtime at Winchcombe Station

Let the children’s imaginations run wild

Isbourne Arts - Fail, Fail, Fail, Fail, Win

Thursday, 19th February

Isbourne Arts – “Fail Fail Fail Fail Win”

A show about not hiding all the tries you did that failed

BirdFeeder_01

Friday, 20th February

Cleeve Common – Family Fun Friday

Bird feeders and nature stomp

Isbourne Arts - the Scribes BoomBox

Saturday, 21st February

Isbourne Arts – The Scribes Boombox

Think you know hip hop? Think again

Isbourne Arts - JustLike That

Friday, 27th February

Isbourne Arts – “Just Like That!”

The UK’s No. 1 Tommy Cooper tribute show

Winchcombe Film Society - movie poster - Divided We Fall

Friday, 27th February

Winchcombe Film Society

“Divided We Fall”

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway - 01-MAR-26 - Footplate Experience Courses

1st March – 1st November

GWSR – Footplate Experience Courses

Some people get a train set; fewer people get a chance to enjoy the real thing – but you can do just that<

Isbourne Arts - Church Fitters

Friday, 27th March

Isbourne Arts – The Churchfitters

A folk band like no other

Winchcombe Film Society - movie poster - Belle

Friday, 27th March

Winchcombe Film Society

“Belle”

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway - 28-MAR-26 - Behind the Scenes (Carriage & Wagon)

28th March – 8th August

GWSR – Behind The Scenes

A unique day out on the GWSR

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway - 03-APR-26 - Bricks, Bricks and More Bricks!

3rd April – 5th April

GWSR – Bricks, Bricks and More Bricks!

A bank holiday family adventure of steam, creativity … and bricks!

Isbourne Arts - 10-APR-26 - "WaitingF for Hamle

Friday, 10th April 2026

Isbourne Arts – “Waiting for Hamlet”

It’s not a question of whether to be or not to be; it’s about how not to be …

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Vintage Weekend

11th April  – 12th April 2026

GWSR – Vintage Weekend

Step back in time and celebrate the golden age of transport

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway - 11-APR-26 - Cheltenham Fryer

11th April – 26th September

GWSR – Cheltenham Fryer

Evening fish & chip special

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway - 18-APR-26 - Asparagus Express

Saturday, 18th April

GWSR – Asparagus Express

A celebration of spring, steam and spears

Winchcombe Film Society - movie poster - The Constant Gardener

Friday, 24th April

Winchcombe Film Society

“The Constant Gardener”

Prescott Speed Hill Climb - 25-APR-26 - British and Midland Hill Climb Championship

25th April – 26th April

Prescott Hill Climb – British and Midland Hill Climb Championship

2026 Opening Meeting

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway - 25-APR-26 - Behind The Scenes at GWSR

28th April – 19th September

GWSR – Behind The Scenes

A full day immersed in the GWSR

REGULAR EVENTS

Saturday

Farmers Market

3rd Saturday of each month (except January), 10am -1pm, Isbourne Arts, High Street, Winchcombe.

Contact: winchcombefarmersmarket@gmail.com

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

Sunday

junior parkrun

9am start at Winchcombe Park for a timed 2k parkrun for 4-14 year olds, For more info visit parkrun.org.uk/winchcombe-juniors

Re-Engage Tea Party

Sunday afternoon gathering for over 75’s.  Transport provided. (16 Feb, 15 March & 19 April)

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Monday

Computer Buddies

Monday 11:00am – 12:00 noon.  Volunteer computer buddies can offer you help with using library computers.

https://bit.ly/2mdfvGc

Dance with Parkinson’s & MS

2pm Abbey Fields Community Centre

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

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