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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

Friday, 20th February 2026 - Friday, 20th February 2026

Friday, 10th April 2026 - Friday, 10th April 2026

Friday, 19th June 2026 - Friday, 19th June 2026

A photograph of the top floor of The Folk of Gloucester with the stairwell and a large black dog sculptureGhosts 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.
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Saturday, 21st February 2026 - Saturday, 21st February 2026

A woman in a traditional Ingusheti headdress in bright red and yellow embroidered with green peacock feathers standing outside in front of green foliaDaria Kulesh - Echoes of IngushetiaDaria Kulesh has been described by Mike Harding as "one of the finest voices and one of the most intriguing and interesting songwriters on the present folk scene".
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Saturday, 21st February 2026 - Saturday, 21st February 2026

Saturday, 28th February 2026 - Saturday, 28th February 2026

Saturday, 7th March 2026 - Saturday, 7th March 2026

Saturday, 14th March 2026 - Saturday, 14th March 2026

Saturday, 21st March 2026 - Saturday, 21st March 2026

Saturday, 4th April 2026 - Saturday, 4th April 2026

Saturday, 11th April 2026 - Saturday, 11th April 2026

Saturday, 25th April 2026 - Saturday, 25th April 2026

A cartoon style image of some giant crystals in a forest poolChildren's Crystal and Mindfulness WorkshopA fun learning experience where children can find out about the crystals associated with each Chakra.
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Friday, 27th February 2026 - Friday, 27th February 2026

An impressionistic watercolour painting of a woman in nineteenth century dress carrying a geologists hammer on a rocky beachSoup Theatre - She Sells SeashellsCome along for a bowl of soup and a show at lunchtime!
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Saturday, 28th February 2026 - Saturday, 28th February 2026

An impressionistic watercolour painting of a woman in nineteenth century dress carrying a geologists hammer on a rocky beachCake Theatre - She Sells SeashellsCome along for a slice of cake and a hot drink – and a short play in the afternoon!
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Thursday, 12th March 2026 - Thursday, 12th March 2026

A watercolour painting of a basket of brown eggs on a table with two sets of plates and knives.Cathy Tattersfield & Jess Arrowsmith: "New Laid Eggs" album launchCathy Tattersfield and Jess Arrowsmith, known as "TatterSmith", are bringing their new album of traditional Gloucestershire songs home to be performed in its county of origin.
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Friday, 27th March 2026 - Friday, 27th March 2026

Saturday, 28th March 2026 - Saturday, 28th March 2026

Sunday, 29th March 2026 - Sunday, 29th March 2026

Headshots of two men, one with light brown hair and one with grey hair, with a background of brown and orange 1970s upholstery patternsTheatre Festival - Dancing With AuntieIt's New Year's Eve 1967 in Wythenshawe, Manchester. Barry has invited Susan, his first proper girlfriend, to his parents' annual New Year's Eve 'do' when his assorted relatives traditionally gather to celebrate.
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Friday, 27th March 2026 - Friday, 27th March 2026

Saturday, 28th March 2026 - Saturday, 28th March 2026

Sunday, 29th March 2026 - Sunday, 29th March 2026

A woman standing in a forest and throwing multicoloured orbs in the air with a joyful expression on her faceTheatre Festival - Phuckets and RainbowsChaos, comedy and catharsis collide in the one woman show, "Phuckets & Rainbows", written and performed by Lizzie Bean
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Friday, 27th March 2026 - Friday, 27th March 2026

Saturday, 28th March 2026 - Saturday, 28th March 2026

Sunday, 29th March 2026 - Sunday, 29th March 2026

A man in a white shirt and black waistcoat holding a skull and pointing at it in mid speechTheatre Festival - Something Rotten, or The Claudius ComplexHamlet's uncle speaks at last! Writer-performer Robert Cohen takes you behind the scenes at Elsinore, reassessing the events of Shakespeare's classic through the eyes of the Prince's homicidal yet undeniably hard-working uncle-turned-father, King Claudius.
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Friday, 27th March 2026 - Friday, 27th March 2026

Saturday, 28th March 2026 - Saturday, 28th March 2026

Sunday, 29th March 2026 - Sunday, 29th March 2026

A smiling woman dressed as an eel in front of a painted backdrop of the River SevernTheatre Festival - The Elver WarsDuring the 1870s, Gloucester became the scene of a bitter conflict over an unusual resource - baby eels!
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Friday, 27th March 2026 - Friday, 27th March 2026

Saturday, 28th March 2026 - Saturday, 28th March 2026

Sunday, 29th March 2026 - Sunday, 29th March 2026

A comic book style image of a bespectacled man in a beige jacket and black shirt lighting a cigarette against a black backgroundTheatre Festival - The Smoking ShowAn every day tale of life, cigarettes and matters arising!
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Saturday, 28th March 2026 - Saturday, 28th March 2026

Multicoloured silhouettes of three men and three women smiling and waving their arms in the airTheatre Festival - The Fab Libs present Any Scene Will DoA fast-paced comedy improv show performed by The Fab Libs, where audience dreams spark spontaneous scenes.
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Wednesday, 1st April 2026 - Wednesday, 1st April 2026

Thursday, 2nd April 2026 - Thursday, 2nd April 2026

Tuesday, 7th April 2026 - Tuesday, 7th April 2026

Wednesday, 8th April 2026 - Wednesday, 8th April 2026

A mask made of felt leaves, a butterfly clip with a furry pipe cleaner body and jewelled wings, and a black card hare with ribbons and feathers hanginKids' Easter / Beltane Craft WorkshopJoin our resident textiles artist Ally Goff in a two-hour session making three high-quality springtime objects
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Saturday, 18th April 2026 - Saturday, 18th April 2026

Two male singers in smart shirts and waistcoats and two female singers in long dresses enacting a dramatic scene on stage indoors.Da Capo QuartetThe group will perform popular solos, duets, trios, and quartets from well-known composers including Mozart, Puccini, Verdi, Beethoven, Rossini and others.
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Tuesday, 21st April 2026 - Tuesday, 21st April 2026

A smiling young man with wavy light brown hair sitting on a stool holding an acoustic guitarChris Avery - Live at The FolkChris Avery's training in classical guitar means he soars effortlessly through jigs and reels with an unrivalled purity in his steel-string playing.
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Saturday, 23rd May 2026 - Saturday, 23rd May 2026

Two young women standing indoors playing acoustic guitars and singing while looking at each otherSound of the Sirens - Live at the FolkSound of the Sirens is the acclaimed singer-songwriter duo from Southwest England, known for their multi-instrumental talents, evocative storytelling, and deeply personal songwriting.
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Wednesday, 3rd June 2026 - Wednesday, 3rd June 2026

A woman with shoulder length dark brown hair singing and playing acoustic guitarSarah McQuaid - Live at the FolkSarah McQuaid's lush, chocolatey voice combines with her engaging personality
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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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