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.
Thursday, 1st May
The Buttery Dish – Willow Weaving Workshop
Immerse yourself in the timeless craft
Friday, 2nd May
Isbourne Arts – Octavo
Eight friends forming an a cappella chamber ensemble
Friday, 2nd May
GWSR – Behind Closed Doors (Lifting the Curtain)
A guided tour of Loco Sheds, Signal Box and Carriage & Wagon works
Friday, 2nd May
Postlip Hall – The Bookshop Band
Songs inspired by authors from Shakespeare to Philip Pullman
Thursday, 8th May
The Buttery Dish – Spring Salad Detox
Another inspiring workshop from The Art of Order!
Thursday, 8th May
The Buttery Dish – Ultimate Gift Wrap Experience!
Join Us for the Ultimate Gift Wrapping Workshop
Friday, 9th May
Isbourne Arts – Year of the Dog
Six piece band from Cardiff, featured on Netflix
Saturday, 10th May
Prescott Speed Hill Climb – Prescott Italia 2025
A non-competitive hill drive event exclusively for Italian Cars
Sunday, 11th May
Prescott Speed Hill Climb – Classics at Prescott 2025
A non-competitive, untimed event for Classic Cars
Friday, 16th May
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
16th May – 18th May
Winchcombe Cotswolds Walking Festival
Our Spring walking festival is back with another packed programme
Saturday, 17th May
GWSR – Behind Closed Doors (Carriage & Wagon Edition)
An exclusive “Behind the Scenes” tour of our Carriage & Wagon department
Saturday, 17th May
Isbourne Arts – Steve Tilston
Something old, something new, something bluesy
Thursday, 22nd May
The Buttery Dish – Tablescaping
Masterclass with Beyond The Table & Cotswold Tablescapes
24th May – 26th May
GWSR – Cotswold Festival of Steam 2025
Get ready to embark on a journey through time
24th May – 25th May
Prescott Speed Hill Climb – Prescott Historique 2025
A two day meeting celebrating the history of Hill Climbing
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
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
Saturday, 8th June
Winchcombe Parish Summer Fête
A community event with activities for all ages
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
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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