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.
Wednesday, 15th October
Winchcombe Gardening Club
“Putting the Garden to bed for Winter”
Saturday, 18th October
Postlip Hall – The Cracked
Global grooves and brass-fuelled dance floor mayhem
21st October – 2nd November
Sudeley Castle – Daily Archaeology Tours
Unearthing History
Friday, 24th October
Isbourne Arts – Kim Cypher
One of the UK’s most exciting and exuberant saxophonists, vocalists and composers
Tuesday, 28th October
GWSR – Behind Closed Doors (Lifting the Curtain)
A guided tour of Loco Sheds, Signal Box and Carriage & Wagon works
Friday, 31st October
Cleeve Common – Family Fun Friday: Halloween Special
Create your own Halloween Pumpkin in time for trick or treating
Friday, 31st October
Sudeley Castle – Phantoms & Fireworks
Prepare to step beyond the veil of the ordinary and into an evening of spellbinding spectacle
Saturday, 1st November
Cleeve Common – Family Fun Friday: Ranger for the Day
A day in Wardens’ Wood and picnic around the campfire
Saturday, 1st November
Prescott Speed Hill Climb – Rallye Prescott
A competitive hill climb dedicated to rallying and rally cars
Wednesday, 5th November
Isbourne Arts – Klanglust Young People’s String Orchestra
An evening of classical music favourites
Thursday, 6th November
The Buttery Dish – Chocolatier’s Ultimate Chocolate Masterclass
A hands-on, immersive chocolate-making experience
Saturday, 8th November
GWSR – Steam, Sparks & Spectacle
A night of fireworks, family fun, and unforgettable memories!
Tuesday, 11th November
Isbourne Arts – Sons of Town Hall
An immersive experience unlike any other
Friday, 14th November
The Buttery Dish – Prep and Glow
Get ready to glow this festive season
21st November – 30th December
Sudeley Castle – Spectacle of Light 2025
Discover the Court of King Arthur and the Magic of Merlin
Saturday, 22nd November
Cleeve Common – Lino Printing Inspired by Birds of Cleeve Common
A special birds of Cleeve Common inspired lino print workshop
22nd November – 23rd December
GWSR Santa Express
Are you ready to embark on a magical journey this holiday season?
Friday 28th November
Isbourne Arts – The Achievers
The band at the forefront of the changing face of British Blues & Roots music
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)
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
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