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.
17th June – 12th September
The Edgeler Collection – “A Natural Warmth”
The Early Years at Winchcombe Pottery
21st July – 27th August
Sudeley Castle – Falcons in Flight
Introduction to experience the ancient art
11th August – 23rd August
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway – Children’s Summer Craft Activities
Summer Holiday Family Fun & Crafts at the GWSR
Thursday, 20th August
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway – Teddy Bear Thursdays
If you go down to the GWSR on Thursdays, be sure of a fluffy surprise
Friday, 21st August
Isbourne Arts – Taynee Lord
Saddle up for a night of high-octane country
Wednesday, 26th August
Prescott Speed Hill Climb – My Office at 60,000 feet
A Friends of Prescott fundraiser
Wednesday, 26th August
Isbourne Arts – “The Devil Wears Prada 2”
The film of Summer 2026 is heading to the big screen
1st September – 6th September
Sudeley Castle – Katherine Parr: A Royal Legacy
Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of the last wife of Henry VIII
Saturday, 5th September
Isbourne Arts – Da Capo
The greatest classical music of all time, brought to life on stage
Sunday, 6th September
Hell of the North Cotswolds
The original & classic British off-road endurance cycling event
Thursday, 10th September
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway – Wine and Cheese Evening
An evening of wine tasting as you travel through the beautiful Cotswold Countryside
Friday, 11th September
Cleeve Common – Wellbeing Walk
A relaxing walk to boost your mood and connect with others in nature!
Saturday, 12th September
Stanway House – Classic Car Show
A fun day for the whole family in the beautiful grounds of Stanway House
Saturday, 12th September
Sudeley Castle – An Evening with Prue Leith
An evening of sparkling wit and humour
Wednesday, 16th September
Cleeve Common – Heritage Open Day Foraging Walk
Search for tasty treats growing in and around the Woods
Friday, 18th September
Cleeve Common – Heritage Open Day Walk
The Forgotten Past of Cleeve Common
Saturday, 19th September
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway – Murder on the Cheltenham Fryer
Can you work out “whodunnit?!”
19th September – 20th September
Prescott Speed Hill Climb – British and Midland Hill Climb Championships
Closing round of the 2026 season
Sunday, 20th September
Sudeley Castle – “Winterreise” by Franz Schubert
Jon Morrell returns with the latest from The Garage at Chatham
Wednesday, 23rd September
Prescott Speed Hill Climb – Scenic Tour
A journey through three counties
Friday, 25th September
Isbourne Arts – Bare Jams
Feel-good tunes for when life gets heavy
26th September – 27th September
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway – Model Railway Weekend
Join us for the inaugural GWSR Model Railway Weekend in 2026
Saturday, 3rd October
Prescott Speed Hill Climb – Season Finale
Season ending meeting for BOC and Invited Championships
3rd October – 4th October
Prescott Speed Hill Climb – Engineering & Innovation Festival
A celebration of ingenuity, speed and innovation
Sunday, 4th October
Isbourne Arts – Tom McRae
The sound of the century comes to the Izzy
Wednesday, 7th October
Prescott Speed Hill Climb – Whiskies Galore
A Friends of Prescott fundraiser
Wednesday, 7th October
Isbourne Arts – George and the Drag Queen
You might say that fete brought them together …
Saturday, 24th October
Isbourne Arts – Kim Cypher
Spellbinding music full of positive energy, uplifting vibes and a whole lot of love
26th October – 30th October
Sudeley Castle – Owl Experiences
A unique opportunity to get up close and fly owls
REGULAR EVENTS
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, 3:00pm Winchcombe Sports Hall
Tuesday
North Cotswold Food bank
1:30pm – 3:00pm, Encounter Church, 9 Gretton Road, Winchcombe, GL54 5EE
Wednesday
Baby Bounce and Rhyme
10:30am – 11:00am, Winchcombe Library, Back Lane
Lunch Date
1st Wednesday of the month at the Guide Hall, 12noon – 1:30pm, in aid of local charities. (except March & April when Lent Lunch is running)
Tea Dance
Last Wednesday of the month, 2:00pm – 4:00pm, Abbey Fields Community Centre, £5 entry.
Thursday
MEETING POINT – COFFEE MORNING
10:00am – 12noon. 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
10:00am – 12noon & 2:00pm – 4:00pm, 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
Saturday
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
Farmers Market
3rd Saturday of each month (except January), 10am -1pm, Isbourne Arts, High Street, Winchcombe.
Contact: winchcombefarmersmarket@gmail.com
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 75s.
Transport provided.
For more info email helen.ker@reengage.org.uk
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