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.
24th May – 25th May
Prescott Speed Hill Climb – Prescott Historique 2025
A two day meeting celebrating the history of Hill Climbing
24th May – 26th May
GWSR – Cotswold Festival of Steam 2025
Get ready to embark on a journey through time
Wednesday, 4th June
GWSR – Behind Closed Doors (Carriage & Wagon Edition)
An exclusive “Behind the Scenes” tour of our Carriage & Wagon department
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
Saturday, 7th June
Cleeve Common – Wild Flower Foray
A guided walk around our unimproved limestone grassland
Saturday, 7th June
Cleeve Common – Heights and Highlights
A short walk to introduce many aspects of Cleeve Common
Saturday, 7th June
St Peter’s Church – Brass Band Concert
Gloucester Excelsior Brass Band
7th June – 8th June
Prescott Speed Hill Climb – Prescott Motorsport Festival 2025
Enjoy multiple disciplines of motorsport with our grass roots motorsport celebration
Friday, 13th June
Isbourne Arts – The Lost Trades
A vocal harmony and multi-instrument trio with a cool Laurel Canyon vibe
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
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
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
Saturday, 21st June
GWSR – Behind Closed Doors (Lifting the Curtain)
A guided tour of Loco Sheds, Signal Box and Carriage & Wagon works
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
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)
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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