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The Folk of Gloucester (2022)

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An exquisite Tudor timber-framed building that was once the Folk Museum. It is now a community space for exhibitions, events & activities. On the grounds there is the Ed Shed: 2 meeting rooms available to book.

Open on selected dates this year for special events while we compile a Heritage Lottery Fund bid to give The Folk the resources it needs to not only survive but thrive.

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Events

Wednesday, 1st January 2025 - Wednesday, 31st December 2025

Ghosts & GigglesGhosts & GigglesGhosts & Giggles offers thrilling and informative tours that delve into the eerie and mysterious world of the supernatural.
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Friday, 3rd October 2025 - Friday, 3rd October 2025

Friday, 10th October 2025 - Friday, 10th October 2025

Friday, 24th October 2025 - Friday, 24th October 2025

Saturday, 25th October 2025 - Saturday, 25th October 2025

Friday, 31st October 2025 - Friday, 31st October 2025

A smiling man in an Edwardian costume with flat cap and waistcoat opening a large old oak doorCharacter Tour of The Folk of GloucesterExplore our historic listed buildings with one of our costumed guides representing a real historical figure connected to 99-103 Westgate Street.
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Thursday, 16th October 2025 - Thursday, 16th October 2025

A young man wearing a flat cap sitting on a stool in a whiskey bar playing guitarRichie Ros - Live at the FolkThe life story of Richie Ros is a testament to the human spirit and to the cathartic, healing nature of music.
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Friday, 17th October 2025 - Friday, 17th October 2025

A watercolour painting of a man standing on a hillside next to a house on stilts, looking up at an aeroplane in the skyFlight - One Man's JourneyPricking Thumbs Theatre present FLIGHT: One Man's Journey.
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Saturday, 18th October 2025 - Saturday, 18th October 2025

A composite image featuring Boss Morris dancing side, Lassington Oak morris dancing side, two children next to a horse, and some cider applesApple Day at The Folk of GloucesterJoin us for our free annual celebration of Gloucestershire's orchards and cider industry!
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Saturday, 25th October 2025 - Saturday, 25th October 2025

A blurred image of an old fashioned pocket watchThe Missing HourAs the nights draw in and the shadows deepen, Severn Playwrights present their latest show, The Missing Hour
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Tuesday, 28th October 2025 - Tuesday, 28th October 2025

Saturday, 1st November 2025 - Saturday, 1st November 2025

Community in Nature Lantern MakingCommunity in Nature Lantern MakingJoin local artist, Ally Goff to create a lantern from recycled materials.
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Thursday, 30th October 2025 - Thursday, 30th October 2025

A smiling woman with a dragon puppet against an orange background with drawn silhouettes of a castle, flying witch and some bats.Spooky Stories & Creepy Crafts at The FolkJoin us (if you dare) for our fun-filled Halloween Half Term event!
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Friday, 31st October 2025 - Friday, 31st October 2025

An old fashioned woodcut etching of a sea serpent swimming in the water with a sailing ship in the backgroundSoup Theatre - Dark Tales of GloucestershireCome along for a bowl of soup and a show at lunchtime!
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Thursday, 6th November 2025 - Thursday, 6th November 2025

A trio of young musicians with a violin, concertina and double bass, next to a young man playing the accordionGrace Smith Trio and Archie Churchill-MossA double-header gig showcasing two rising stars in the instrumental folk music scene
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Tuesday, 11th November 2025 - Tuesday, 11th November 2025

Gatehouse BandGatehouse Irish bandGatehouse, an Irish traditional band, is far more than your typical group.
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Friday, 14th November 2025 - Friday, 14th November 2025

A soldier in World War One uniform next to a female munitions worker with guns and tanks in the background.Soup Theatre - Tommy Atkins and the Canary GirlCome along for a bowl of soup and a show at lunchtime!
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Friday, 21st November 2025 - Friday, 21st November 2025

A man with a dog puppet, a magician and his assistant, a woman on guitar singing and a guitarist and trombonist looking quizzically at each otherOld Time Music Hall at The FolkOver twenty years of entertaining in Gloucestershire and Herefordshire, the Travelling Music Hall's seasoned performers have come together in a traditional show with a very modern flavour.
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Saturday, 29th November 2025 - Saturday, 29th November 2025

A macrame gnome made from string tied around a wooden bar, and a painted glass lantern made from an upcycled jam jarChristmas Decoration Workshop at The FolkJoin our resident textile artist Ally Goff for our Christmas workshop at The Folk of Gloucester's historic building.
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Thursday, 4th December 2025 - Thursday, 4th December 2025

A man energetically playing melodeon on stageTim Edey's Celtic ChristmasTim Edey is a double BBC Musician of the year, BBC ALBA/Scotland Best Traditional musician 2020, and BBC Radio Two Musician of the year 2012
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Saturday, 6th December 2025 - Saturday, 6th December 2025

A man in a Santa costume sitting in a big chair in a Victorian kitchen holding a sack full of presents. The same man in his Santa costume hugging a woMeet Santa at The FolkMeet Santa and his elf in one of Gloucester's oldest surviving Tudor Buildings.
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Friday, 19th December 2025 - Friday, 19th December 2025

An old fashioned caricature painting of 18th century banker Jemmy Wood in a waistcoat and jacket sitting down with a street in Gloucester behind himSoup Theatre - Jemmy Wood's Christmas CarolCome along for a bowl of soup and a show at lunchtime!
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Saturday, 20th December 2025 - Saturday, 20th December 2025

An old fashioned caricature painting of 18th century banker Jemmy Wood in a waistcoat and jacket sitting down with a street in Gloucester behind himMince Pie Theatre - Jemmy Wood's Christmas CarolCome along for a hot drink and mince pie and a show at lunchtime!
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The Folk of Gloucester

Type:Museum

Bishop Hooper’s House, 99-101 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2PG

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