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.

Earth-Friendly Fashion

11th April – 3rd May

Earth-Friendly Fashion

Spring / Summer Sale

The Buttery Dish - Willow Weaving

Thursday, 1st May

The Buttery Dish – Willow Weaving Workshop

Immerse yourself in the timeless craft

Isbourne Arts - Octavo

Friday, 2nd May

Isbourne Arts – Octavo

Eight friends forming an a cappella chamber ensemble

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Behind Closed Doors - Lifting the Curtain

Friday, 2nd May

GWSR – Behind Closed Doors (Lifting the Curtain)

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

Postlip Hall - The Bookshop Band

Friday, 2nd May

Postlip Hall – The Bookshop Band

Songs inspired by authors from Shakespeare to Philip Pullman

Spring Fayre

Monday, 5th May

Spring Fayre

Winchcombe Scouts, Cubs & Beavers

Buttery Dish - Spring Salad Detox

Thursday, 8th May

The Buttery Dish – Spring Salad Detox

Another inspiring workshop from The Art of Order!

Buttery Dish - Ultimate Gift-Wrap

Thursday, 8th May

The Buttery Dish – Ultimate Gift Wrap Experience!

Join Us for the Ultimate Gift Wrapping Workshop

Isbourne Arts - Year of the Dog

Friday, 9th May

Isbourne Arts – Year of the Dog

Six piece band from Cardiff, featured on Netflix

Sudeley Castle - Giffords Circus - Laguna Bay

9th May – 19th May

Sudeley Castle – Gifford’s Circus

Laguna Bay

Prescott Hill Climb - Prescott Italia - 2025

Saturday, 10th May

Prescott Speed Hill Climb – Prescott Italia 2025

A non-competitive hill drive event exclusively for Italian Cars

Prescott Hill Climb - Classics at Prescott - 2025

Sunday, 11th May

Prescott Speed Hill Climb – Classics at Prescott 2025

A non-competitive, untimed event for Classic Cars

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Footplate Steam Driving Experience

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

Winchcombe Cotswolds Walking Festival

16th May – 18th May

Winchcombe Cotswolds Walking Festival

Our Spring walking festival is back with another packed programme

National Garden Scheme - Charingworth Court

17th May – 18th May

National Garden Scheme – Open Garden

Charingworth Court

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Behaind Closed Doors - Carriages and Wagons

Saturday, 17th May

GWSR – Behind Closed Doors (Carriage & Wagon Edition)

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

Isbourne Arts - Steve Tilston

Saturday, 17th May

Isbourne Arts – Steve Tilston

Something old, something new, something bluesy

Winchcombe Gardening Club

Wednesday, 21st May

Winchcombe Gardening Club

“For the Love of Blue Poppies”

National Open Garden Scheme - Stanway House #02

Sunday, 18th May

National Garden Scheme – Open Garden

Stanway Fountain & Water Garden

Buttery Dish - Tablescaping

Thursday, 22nd May

The Buttery Dish – Tablescaping

Masterclass with Beyond The Table & Cotswold Tablescapes

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

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

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

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

WinchcombeParishFete

Saturday, 8th June

Winchcombe Parish Summer Fête

A community event with activities for all ages

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

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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