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.
Saturday, 14th February
GWSR – St Valentines Fizz & Chip Special
A romantic steam-hauled lunch experience
17th February – 20th February
GWSR – Trainmaster Kids’ Playtime at Winchcombe Station
Let the children’s imaginations run wild
Thursday, 19th February
Isbourne Arts – “Fail Fail Fail Fail Win”
A show about not hiding all the tries you did that failed
Saturday, 21st February
Isbourne Arts – The Scribes Boombox
Think you know hip hop? Think again
Friday, 27th February
Isbourne Arts – “Just Like That!”
The UK’s No. 1 Tommy Cooper tribute show
1st March – 1st November
GWSR – Footplate Experience Courses
Some people get a train set; fewer people get a chance to enjoy the real thing – but you can do just that<
Saturday, 7th March
Isbourne Arts – The Bowie Band
Celebrating the legacy and live experience
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
GWSR – 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, 17th April 2026
Isbourne Arts – Around About Dusk
A vibrant and distinctive fusion of New Orleans jazz, European folk and old-time influences
Friday, 10th April 2026
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 2026
GWSR – 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
Saturday, 18th April
GWSR – Asparagus Express
A celebration of spring, steam and spears
25th April – 26th April
Prescott 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
GWSR – The Cotswold Gin Train
Step back in time and celebrate the golden age of transport
Saturday, 9th May
Prescott 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
15th May – 17th May
Winchcombe Cotswolds Walking Festival 2026
Award winning Cotswold Walking Festival
Saturday, 23rd May
Isbourne Arts – The Whole Caboodle
Party the night away at our spring Ceilidh
23rd May – 24th May
Prescott Hill Climb – Prescott Historique
Celebrating the history of Hill Climbing
23rd May – 25th May
GWSR – Cotswold Festival of Steam
Our annual festival of steam locomotives
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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