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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, 2nd May 2025 - Friday, 2nd May 2025
Saturday, 3rd May 2025 - Saturday, 3rd May 2025
Friday, 9th May 2025 - Friday, 9th May 2025
Saturday, 10th May 2025 - Saturday, 10th May 2025
Friday, 16th May 2025 - Friday, 16th May 2025
Saturday, 17th May 2025 - Saturday, 17th May 2025
Friday, 23rd May 2025 - Friday, 23rd May 2025
Saturday, 24th May 2025 - Saturday, 24th May 2025
Friday, 30th May 2025 - Friday, 30th May 2025
Saturday, 31st May 2025 - Saturday, 31st May 2025
Friday, 6th June 2025 - Friday, 6th June 2025
Saturday, 7th June 2025 - Saturday, 7th June 2025
Friday, 13th June 2025 - Friday, 13th June 2025
Saturday, 14th June 2025 - Saturday, 14th June 2025
Friday, 20th June 2025 - Friday, 20th June 2025
Saturday, 21st June 2025 - Saturday, 21st June 2025
Friday, 27th June 2025 - Friday, 27th June 2025
Saturday, 28th June 2025 - Saturday, 28th June 2025
Character Tour of The Folk of GloucesterMeet our costumed tour guides who represent actual people such as Bishop Hooper, who burned at the stake, and other characters connected to the buildings, two of which date from Tudor times.- more info
Saturday, 3rd May 2025 - Saturday, 3rd May 2025
My Dearest KateThe true story of the marriage of Charles and Catherine Dickens as told by playwright Ellie Dickens.- more info
Saturday, 3rd May 2025 - Sunday, 18th May 2025
Gloucester Ukraine Festival Art ExhibitionPart of the Gloucester Ukraine Festival, the exhibition runs from the 3rd to the 18th or May.- more info
Saturday, 10th May 2025 - Saturday, 10th May 2025
Gloucester Ukraine Festival - Workshop SaturdayAs part of Gloucester Ukraine Festival, members of the local Ukrainian community are running workshops on traditional Ukrainian crafting techniques.- more info
Saturday, 10th May 2025 - Saturday, 10th May 2025
Saturday, 17th May 2025 - Saturday, 17th May 2025
Ukrainian Craft WorkshopsOn the 10th and 17th of May we have a range of Ukrainian workshops.- more info
Saturday, 17th May 2025 - Saturday, 17th May 2025
Conflict of HistoriesA CONFLICT OF HISTORIES – an analysis of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.- more info
Saturday, 17th May 2025 - Saturday, 17th May 2025
Play the Bandura Workshop (Gloucester Ukraine Festival)The bandura is a plucked string folk instrument combining elements of the zither and the lute, and represents the soul of Ukraine.- more info
Saturday, 17th May 2025 - Saturday, 17th May 2025
Pysanky Easter Egg Painting Workshop (Gloucester Ukraine Festival)Pysanky are traditional Ukrainian Easter Eggs decorated using the wax resist method, whereby the shell is covered with wax patterns and then dipped in coloured dye.- more info
Saturday, 17th May 2025 - Sunday, 18th May 2025
Ukrainian Craft FairThe Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Fair at the Gloucester Folk Museum will showcase a vibrant array of original artworks, handcrafted gifts, and traditional crafts- more info
Saturday, 17th May 2025 - Sunday, 18th May 2025
Ukrainian FestivalAfter a highly successful debut last year, we are bringing back this celebration of Ukrainian culture together with the local Ukrainian community.- more info
Wednesday, 28th May 2025 - Wednesday, 28th May 2025
Sarah McQuaid - Live at the FolkSarah McQuaid's lush, chocolatey voice combines with her engaging personality, "subtle mastery onstage" (Huffington Post) and "brilliant musicianship" (fRoots) on acoustic and electric guitars, to create a truly immersive experience.- more info
Saturday, 7th June 2025 - Saturday, 7th June 2025
Tom Lewis - seafaring songs live at The FolkWith songs that have become folk standards; known and sung wherever great choruses ring out; Tom accompanies himself on button accordion and ukulele- more info
Thursday, 12th June 2025 - Thursday, 12th June 2025
Tightrope Moon - Live at The FolkTightrope Moon cast a silver web over their audiences as violin, viola and vocals entwine in celestial sounds and hypnotic melodies.- more info
Friday, 27th June 2025 - Friday, 27th June 2025
Soup Theatre - A Near Run ThingCome along for a bowl of soup and a show at lunchtime!- more info
Thursday, 10th July 2025 - Thursday, 10th July 2025
Fire in the Belly - the life and music of Woody GuthrieFire in the Belly is a tribute to the life and stories of Woodrow 'Woody' Wilson Guthrie.- more info
Friday, 25th July 2025 - Friday, 25th July 2025
Soup Theatre - Miss Potter's Tailor's TaleCome along for a bowl of soup and a show at lunchtime!- more info
Tuesday, 11th November 2025 - Tuesday, 11th November 2025
Gatehouse Irish bandGatehouse, an Irish traditional band, is far more than your typical group.- more info
Friday, 14th November 2025 - Friday, 14th November 2025
Soup Theatre - Tommy Atkins and the Canary GirlCome along for a bowl of soup and a show at lunchtime!- more info
