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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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Saturday, 3rd January 2026 - Saturday, 3rd January 2026

Saturday, 10th January 2026 - Saturday, 10th January 2026

Saturday, 31st January 2026 - Saturday, 31st January 2026

A cartoon style image of some giant crystals in a forest poolChildren's Crystal and Mindfulness WorkshopGot a kid who loves collecting crystals? Bring them along to this fun alternative wellbeing session where children can find out about the crystals associated with each Chakra.
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Saturday, 17th January 2026 - Saturday, 17th January 2026

A group of Morris dancers in white outfits with bells and sticks dancing in front of a crowd of people in winter outdoorsApple Tree WassailWelcome in the new year with our traditional folk ceremony!
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Wednesday, 4th February 2026 - Wednesday, 4th February 2026

Wednesday, 11th February 2026 - Wednesday, 11th February 2026

Wednesday, 18th February 2026 - Wednesday, 18th February 2026

Wednesday, 25th February 2026 - Wednesday, 25th February 2026

Wednesday, 4th March 2026 - Wednesday, 4th March 2026

Various shades of denim embroidered with beautiful geometric patterns in white threadFree Sashiko and Boro embroidery workshopJoin us for an introduction to Sashiko and Boro: Japanese hand stitching techniques for mending and decorative uses.
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Thursday, 5th February 2026 - Thursday, 5th February 2026

A smiling man with curly white hair holding an acoustic guitar.Johnny Coppin - Live at The FolkGloucestershire's very own Johnny Coppin is a singer/songwriter,
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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, 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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