What’s on

It’s all happening in Winchcombe

From live music and open gardens, to tea dances, festivals and fundraisers, from shows and cycling to poetry and running – Winchcombe hosts them all.  Find out what’s happening in our town and check our Regular Events panel for details of clubs, classes and gatherings held weekly and monthly.

Lady Ashcombe Anniversary logo

19th March – 24th March

50th Anniversary Year

Let the show begin!

Kates Home Nursing Lent Lunch

Friday, 22nd March

Lent Lunch

In aid of Kate’s Home Nursing

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23rd March – 7th April

Cracked It! Easter Egg Hunt

Follow a trail of a dozen giant eggs and take part in easter themed challenges to discover hidden clues across the castle grounds

Trumpeting into Spring

Sunday, 24th March

Trumpeting into Spring!

What could be jollier!

Cleeve Common

Friday, 29th March

Good Friday Easter Trail

Explore Cleeve Common and earn yourself a treat!

Rotary Club Quiz Night

Saturday, 6th April

Rotary Club Quiz Night

In support of AllSorts, Kate’s Home Nursing and Longfield Community Hospice

Missing Princes with Philippa Langley

Monday, 15th April

The Missing Princes

Philippa Langley’s talk about a historical event

Open Air Fair at Sudeley Castle

18th – 21st April

Spring Home & Gardens Open Air Fair

Exclusive homes and gardens sale in outdoor setting

Nature Journaling in Wardens' Wood

Saturday, 20th April

Nature Journaling in Wardens’ Wood

A wander through Wardens’ Wood, as we slow down and draw what we see.

National Garden Scheme - The Gate

Monday, 6th May

Open Garden – The Gate

A compact cottage-style garden planted with bulbs in spring, and with summer perennials, annuals, climbers and herbs in the walled courtyard of C17 former coaching inn. Also a separate, productive, walled kitchen garden with espaliers and other fruit trees.

Giffords Circus

10th – 20th May

Giffords Circus at Sudeley Castle

Experience the magic of Giffords Circus at Sudeley Castle

Winchcombe Player's Murder Mystery Night

Saturday, 11th May

Murder Mystery Night

Newly formed Winchcombe Players are proud to present their first event: “Death by Radio

Walking Festival 2024

17th – 19th May

Winchcombe Cotswolds Walking Festival

A Spring walking festival situated in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

National Garden Scheme - Charingworth Court

Friday, 18th May

Open Garden – Charingworth Court

Artistically and lovingly created 1½ acre garden surrounding a restored Georgian/Tudor house (not open). Relaxed country style with Japanese influences, large pond, sculpture and walled vegetable/flower garden, created over 25 yrs from a blank canvas. Mature copper beech trees, Cedar of Lebanon and Wellingtonia; and younger trees replacing an earlier excess of Cupressus leylandii.

Bug Hunting and Butterfly Spotting

Friday, 31st May

Family Fun Friday: Bug Hunting and Butterfly Spottingt

Eyes peeled for winged beauties and other minibeasts!

Butterfly Conservation drop in event

Friday, 31st May

Butterfly Conservation drop in event

Find out more about butterflies and moths

National Garden Scheme - Oak House

Wednesday, 12th June

Open Garden – Oak House

One acre secret garden divided into rooms. Gradually developed over the last 30 yrs. Many places to sit and enjoy the scent of honeysuckle, philadelphus and over 50 varieties of roses. Wildflower meadow, gazebo and summerhouse. Formal lily pond and small wildlife pond. Some quirky features. You may even see a fairy.

Cotswold Beer Festival

19th – 21st July

Cotswold Beer Festival

Postlip Housing Association and Gloucestershire CAMRA present the 2024 Cotswold beer Festival, returning to pre-covid style

Fantasy Forest Festival

19th – 21st July

Fantasy Forest at Sudeley Castle

The one-stop event for lovers of sci-fi, fantasy, reenactment, games and more, Fantasy Forest at Sudeley Castle

As You Like It

Sunday, 18th August

“As You Like It”

An outdoor performance by the Duke’s Theatre Company

National Garden Scheme - Sudeley Castle

Friday, 20th September

Open Garden – Sudeley Castle

Sudeley Castle features 10 magnificent gardens, each with its own unique style and design. Surrounded by striking views of the Cotswold Hills, each garden reflects the fascinating 1000 year history of the Castle. This series of elegant gardens is set among the Castle and atmospheric ruins and inc a knot garden, Queen’s garden and Tudor physic garden. Admission is for garden only.

REGULAR EVENTS

Monday

Citizen’s Advice Sessions

1st Monday of the month, 10am – 12 noon at Abbey Fields Community Centre, run by Gloucester and District Citizen’s Advice Bureau.  By appointment – Tel: 01452 527202

http://gloscab.org.uk/winchcombe/

Computer Buddies

Monday 11:00am – 12:00 noon.  Volunteer computer buddies can offer you help with using library computers.

https://bit.ly/2mdfvGc

Dance with Parkinson’s & MS

2pm Abbey Fields Community Centre

Library Club

1st Monday of the month, Winchcombe Library,11:30am – 12:30pm.  We can provide transport to the library allowing members to choose their own books and meet others.

Walking Football

Monday 3pm Winchcombe Sports Hall

Tuesday

North Cotswold Food bank

1.30pm – 3pm, Encounter Church, 9 Gretton Road, Winchcombe, GL54 5EE

Wednesday

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

10.30am – 11am, Winchcombe Library, Back Lane

Lunch Date

1st Wednesday of the month at the Guide Hall, 12 – 1.30pm, in aid of local charities.  (except March & April when Lent Lunch is running)

Tea Dance

Last Wednesday of the month, 2pm – 4pm, Abbey Fields Community Centre, £5 entry.

Thursday

MEETING POINT – COFFEE MORNING

10am – 12 noon. Guide Hall, High Street. All are welcome, just drop in.

Walking for Health

10.30am- 11.30am, meet outside the Plaisterers Arms.

Friday

Knit and Natter

10am – 12 noon & 2pm – 4pm, fun, friendly group, join us for a chat, knit, crotchet and a cuppa at Winchcombe Library, Back Lane.

Walking Rugby

10:30am Winchcombe Sports Hall

Saturday

Country Market

2nd Saturday of each month (except January), 9am -12noon, Guide Hall, Winchcombe.

Contact: Pat Grassick, 01242 603124 or Fran Hunter, 01242 620285 or Facebook Page

Rhymetime

11am – 11.30am for children aged 18 months and over at Winchcombe Library, Back Lane.

Sunday

Re-Engage Tea Party

Sunday afternoon gathering for over 75’s.  Transport provided. (16 Feb, 15 March & 19 April)

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