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An exquisite Tudor timber-framed building with some beautifully preserved original features. Once the Folk Museum, it is now a community space for exhibitions, events and activities. The building and garden are free to look around and the café serves a delicious selection of homemade lunches, cakes and hot drinks.
On site is also the Ed Shed, containing two modern meeting rooms available to book for competitive prices.
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Events
Wednesday, 17th June 2026 - Wednesday, 17th June 2026
Folk Education Development DayJoin us for a lively, informal conference and practitioner development day presented by the English Folk Dance and Song Society in partnership with The Folk of Gloucester.- more info
Friday, 19th June 2026 - Friday, 19th June 2026
Ghosts and Giggles - Ghost Hunt at The Folk of GloucesterJoin Becki of Ghosts & Giggles and her team for a ghost investigation into our 500-year-old historic buildings on Westgate Street.- more info
Saturday, 20th June 2026 - Saturday, 20th June 2026
Loom Weaving WorkshopTry your hand at a heritage craft with one of our taster workshops in The Folk of Gloucester's historic Tudor building.- more info
Saturday, 20th June 2026 - Saturday, 20th June 2026
Saturday, 18th July 2026 - Saturday, 18th July 2026
Saturday, 15th August 2026 - Saturday, 15th August 2026
Saturday, 19th September 2026 - Saturday, 19th September 2026
Saturday, 17th October 2026 - Saturday, 17th October 2026
Saturday, 21st November 2026 - Saturday, 21st November 2026
Saturday, 19th December 2026 - Saturday, 19th December 2026
Saturday, 16th January 2027 - Saturday, 16th January 2027
Saturday, 20th February 2027 - Saturday, 20th February 2027
Saturday morning clothes mending cafeOn the third Saturday of every month, bring along a pre-loved item of clothing and learn how to restyle, mend and embellish it in this relaxed drop-in group.- more info
Saturday, 27th June 2026 - Saturday, 27th June 2026
Cotton Motorcycle RallyHold onto your hats, because over 50 vintage motorcycles will be zooming their way to The Folk of Gloucester at the end of June!- more info
Saturday, 4th July 2026 - Saturday, 4th July 2026
Summer Saturday Sounds: Americana & CountryIn celebration of Independence Day, on Saturday the 4th of July we'll be playing the best of Americana and Country music.- more info
Saturday, 11th July 2026 - Saturday, 11th July 2026
Summer Saturday Sounds: Pop Through the AgesOn Saturday the 11th of July, we'll be playing the best of pop music through the ages. Come along and soak up the mellow vibes!- more info
Saturday, 18th July 2026 - Saturday, 18th July 2026
Summer Saturday Sounds: Reggae & SkaOn Saturday the 18th of July, we'll be playing the best of Reggae and Ska. Come along and soak up the mellow vibes!- more info
Saturday, 25th July 2026 - Saturday, 25th July 2026
Summer Saturday Sounds: 90s & Noughties IndieOn Saturday the 25th of July, we'll be playing the best of indie music from the 90s and noughties. Come along and soak up the mellow vibes!- more info
Saturday, 1st August 2026 - Saturday, 1st August 2026
Summer Saturday Sounds: The BluesTo coincide with Gloucester Blues Festival, on Saturday the 1st of August we'll be playing the best of Blues music. Come along and soak up the mellow vibes!- more info
Saturday, 8th August 2026 - Saturday, 8th August 2026
Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of the Governor's NoseExtra! Extra! Painting stolen from distinguished art gallery!- more info
Saturday, 8th August 2026 - Saturday, 8th August 2026
Summer Saturday Sounds: Rock, Punk & GrungeOn Saturday the 8th of August, we'll be playing the best of Rock, Punk and Grunge. Come along and soak up the vibes!- more info
Saturday, 15th August 2026 - Saturday, 15th August 2026
Summer Saturday Sounds: World MusicOn Saturday the 15th of August, we'll be playing traditional and fusion music from across the world. Come along and soak up the vibes!- more info
Saturday, 22nd August 2026 - Saturday, 22nd August 2026
Summer Saturday Sounds: Abba, Mamma Mia & 70s DiscoOn Saturday the 22nd of August, we'll be playing songs from Abba, the Mamma Mia soundtrack and iconic 70s disco.- more info
Saturday, 29th August 2026 - Saturday, 29th August 2026
Summer Saturday Soungs: Songs of the 60sOn Saturday the 29th of August, to coincide with Gloucester Goes Retro (the citywide celebration of vintage style and music), we'll be playing songs from the 1960s to get your toes tapping.- more info
Friday, 4th September 2026 - Friday, 4th September 2026
Ian Bruce and Kev Green - Live at the FolkIan Bruce and Kev Green are musical veterans who have come together from two totally different spheres.- more info
Saturday, 3rd October 2026 - Saturday, 3rd October 2026
The Songs of Nick Drake with Keith James & Richie CotterillNick Drake is one of the most revered and loved of all this country's acoustic Singer-Songwriters.- more info
