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.
14th March – 15th March
Sudeley Castle – Mother’s Day Weekend
Treat your mum to a memorable experience
Friday, 20th March
Cleeve Common – Stargazing with Cotswolds Astronomical Society
A night under the stars
Friday, 20th March
Isbourne Arts – JS Bach: “The Storyteller”
A single instrument with a story to tell
28th March – 12th April
Sudeley Castle – Easter Adventures
Family Fun-Filled Adventures
Friday, 3rd April
Cleeve Common – Good Friday Spring Trail
Come explore Cleeve Common and earn yourself a treat!
3rd April – 5th April
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway – Bricks, Bricks and More Bricks!
A bank holiday family adventure of steam, creativity … and bricks!
Saturday, 4th April
Isbourne Arts – Good Habits
One of the UK’s most exciting new indie-folk bands
Friday, 10th April
Isbourne Arts – “Waiting for Hamlet”
It’s not a question of whether to be or not to be; it’s about how not to be …
11th April – 12th April
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway – Vintage Weekend
Step back in time and celebrate the golden age of transport
Friday, 17th April
Cleeve Common – Spring Bird Life Tour
Take in the sights and sounds of the birds on Cleeve Common
Friday, 17th April
Isbourne Arts – Around About Dusk
A vibrant and distinctive fusion of New Orleans jazz, European folk and old-time influences
Saturday, 18th April
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway – Asparagus Express
A celebration of spring, steam and spears
25th April – 26th April
Prescott Speed Hill Climb – British and Midland Hill Climb Championship
2026 Opening Meeting
29th April – 1st May
Isbourne Arts – The Rococo Players
Highly-acclaimed production of Chekhov’s much-loved masterpiece, The Cherry Orchard
Saturday, 9th May
Cleeve Common – Nature Journaling in Wardens’ Wood
Wander through Wardens’ Wood, slow down and draw what we see … not what we think we see
Saturday, 9th May
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway – The Cotswold Gin Train
Step back in time and celebrate the golden age of transport
Saturday, 9th May
Prescott Speed Hill Climb – Prescott Italia
A non-competitive hill drive day for exclusively for Italian Cars
Sunday, 10th May
Prescott Speed Hill Climb – Classics at Prescott
A non-competitive untimed event for Classic Cars
Saturday, 9th May
Isbourne Arts – Boe-Jigge
A playful journey through folk, jazz and classical styles
15th May – 17th May
Winchcombe Cotswolds Walking Festival 2026
Award winning Cotswold Walking Festival
Saturday, 16th May
Isbourne Arts – Anna Howie and Bev Harrell
A fabulous night of special music from two Isbourne Arts favourites
Saturday, 23rd May
Isbourne Arts – The Whole Caboodle
Party the night away at our spring Ceilidh
23rd May – 24th May
Prescott Speed Hill Climb – Prescott Historique
Celebrating the history of Hill Climbing
23rd May – 25th May
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway – Cotswold Festival of Steam
Our annual festival of steam locomotives
Thursday, 28th May
Isbourne Arts – National Theatre Live
“Playboy of the Western World”
12th June – 14th June
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway – Rail Ale Festival
Get ready to step back in time and savor the best of both worlds
13th June – 14th June
Prescott Speed Hill Climb – Prescott Motorsport Festival
featuring National Ferrari Owners’ Day
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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