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.

Prescott Hill Climb - Prescott Historique - 2025

24th May – 25th May

Prescott Speed Hill Climb – Prescott Historique 2025

A two day meeting celebrating the history of Hill Climbing

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Behind Closed Doors - Lifting the Curtain

24th May – 26th May

GWSR – Cotswold Festival of Steam 2025

Get ready to embark on a journey through time

Cleeve Common

27th May – 30th May

Cleeve Common – May Half Term Family Trail

A self-guided walk

Sudeley Castle - Dig and Delve

28th May – 29th May

Sudeley Castle – Dig & Delve Days

Wild & Wonderful Adventures

Winchcombe Film Society

Friday, 30th May

Winchcombe Film Society

“Perfect Days”

Isbourne Arts - Shepherd's Crook

Saturday, 31st May

Isbourne Arts

Shepherd’s Crook

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Behaind Closed Doors - Carriages and Wagons

Wednesday, 4th June

GWSR – Behind Closed Doors (Carriage & Wagon Edition)

An exclusive “Behind the Scenes” tour of our Carriage & Wagon department

National Garden Scheme - Sudeley Castle

Friday, 6th June

National Garden Scheme – Open Garden

Sudeley Castle

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Footplate Steam Driving Experience

Friday, 6th June

GWSR – Silver Footplate Steam Driving Experience

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

Cleeve Common - Wild FlowerF oray

Saturday, 7th June

Cleeve Common – Wild Flower Foray

A guided walk around our unimproved limestone grassland

Cleeve Common

Saturday, 7th June

Cleeve Common – Heights and Highlights

A short walk to introduce many aspects of Cleeve Common

Saint Peter's Church - Gloucester Exelsior Band

Saturday, 7th June

St Peter’s Church – Brass Band Concert

Gloucester Excelsior Brass Band

Prescott Hill Climb - Prescott Motorsport Festival - 2025

7th June – 8th June

Prescott Speed Hill Climb – Prescott Motorsport Festival 2025

Enjoy multiple disciplines of motorsport with our grass roots motorsport celebration

Isbourne Arts - The Lost Trades

Friday, 13th June

Isbourne Arts – The Lost Trades

A vocal harmony and multi-instrument trio with a cool Laurel Canyon vibe

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Real Ale Festival 2025

13th June – 15th June

GWSR – Real Ale Festival 2025

Get ready to step back in time and savor the best of both worlds at the GWSR Real Ale Festival

National Garden Scheme - Oak House

Saturday, 14th June

National Garden Scheme – Open Garden

Oak House

Winchcombe Gardening Club

Wednesday, 18th June

Winchcombe Gardening Club

“The Natural World of Gloucestershire”

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Footplate Steam Driving Experience

Friday, 20th June

GWSR – Gold Footplate Steam Driving Experience

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

Winchcombe Film Society

Friday, 20th June

Winchcombe Film Society

“Anatomy of a Fall”

Cleeve Common - Introduction to Drawing Trees with Ink and Watercolour

Saturday, 21st June

Cleeve Common – Introduction to Drawing Trees with Ink and Watercolour

An interactive session, learning the basics of drawing with inks, taking inspiration from the trees of Cleeve Common

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Behind Closed Doors - Lifting the Curtain

Saturday, 21st June

GWSR – Behind Closed Doors (Lifting the Curtain)

A guided tour of Loco Sheds, Signal Box and Carriage & Wagon works

National Garden Scheme - Oak House

Saturday, 21st June

National Garden Scheme – Open Garden

Oak House

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Footplate Steam Driving Experience

Friday, 27th June

GWSR – Silver Footplate Steam Driving Experience

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

WinchcombeParishFete

Saturday, 28th June

Winchcombe Parish Summer Fête

A community event with activities for all ages

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.

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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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