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.
Friday, 17th April
Cleeve Common – Spring Bird Life Tour
Take in the sights and sounds of the birds on Cleeve Common
Friday, 17th April
Cleeve Common – Wellbeing Walk
A relaxing walk to boost your mood and connect with others in nature!
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
Monday, 4th May
Winchcombe Scouts, Cubs & Beavers Spring Fayre
Join us for a day of fun, games, food and festivities
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
Saturday, 9th May
Isbourne Arts – Boe-Jigge
A playful journey through folk, jazz and classical styles
Sunday, 10th May
Prescott Speed Hill Climb – Classics at Prescott
A non-competitive untimed event for Classic Cars
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
Friday, 19th June
Isbourne Arts – Thomas Atlas
A skillful fusion of blues, soul, funk, jazz, and Americana
Sunday, 21st June
Isbourne Arts – Midsummer Nature Garden Trail
An exhilarating summer day exploring interesting gardens showcasing how green spaces support nature
Sunday, 21st June
Isbourne Arts – The Ambassador’s Garden
A rare chance to hear from the expert who once tended one of London’s most famous gardens
Saturday, 27th June
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway – Murder on the Cheltenham Fryer
Can you work out “whodunnit?!”
Friday, 3rd July
Isbourne Arts – Swing from Paris
Stylish jazz and vintage swing on violin, guitars and double bass
Sunday, 5th July
Cleeve Common – Wild Medicine Walk
Explore and learn about medicinal and edible wild plants
Saturday, 11th July
Trek26 Cotswolds
Take a challenge and raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society
Saturday, 11th July
Winchcombe Parish Summer Fête
A community event with activities for all ages
Saturday, 11th July
Stanway House – Stanway Fête
A traditional Summer Fete in the beautiful Water Gardens of Stanway House
11th July – 12th July
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway – Railway Headboard Weekend
Celebrating the Named Trains of the Past
Monday, 13th July
Sudeley Castle – Summer Opera
Wild Arts presents an evening of operatic and musical hits!
Saturday, 18th July
Prescott Speed Hill Climb – Prescott International
Four car team event featuring teams representing England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales
Saturday, 18th July
Isbourne Arts – Brooks Williams and Aaron Catlow
Musical chemistry that sets the stage ablaze
Sunday, 19th July
Prescott Speed Hill Climb – Midland Hill Climb Championship
Join us for the latest round of their season
21st July – 27th August
Sudeley Castle – Falcons in Flightp
Introduction to experience the ancient art
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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