The Folk of Gloucester

The Folk of Gloucester An exquisite 16th Century Tudor timber-framed building that was once the Folk Museum. It is now a Heritage Community Centre. We are free to come and look around.

We have bookable meeting rooms, a cafe, a peaceful garden as well as fun events.

Every fancied having a go at LOOM WEAVING? Try your hand at this heritage craft with our Loom Weaving Workshop in The Fo...
29/05/2026

Every fancied having a go at LOOM WEAVING? Try your hand at this heritage craft with our Loom Weaving Workshop in The Folk of Gloucester's historic Tudor building!

In this two-hour workshop, you can learn to use a rigid heddle loom with textiles artist Caroline of Weaving Cats. Combining ancient techniques with early 20th-century design, this small, portable loom is the perfect way for beginners to learn weaving.

Tickets are £25 per person and you will go home with a woven sample which you made during the session! Places are limited, so please make sure to book ahead at: https://www.ticketsource.com/gloucester-civic-trust/loom-weaving-workshop/e-ljzegr

Born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holding dual Irish and American citizenship and now settled in rural England, Sarah Mc...
28/05/2026

Born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holding dual Irish and American citizenship and now settled in rural England, Sarah McQuaid brings the eclecticism of her background to her “captivating, unorthodox songwriting” (PopMatters) and choice of material, spanning genres and defying categorisation.

Don't forget to book your tickets for Sarah McQuaid - Live at the Folk next Wednesday! https://www.ticketsource.com/gloucester-civic-trust/sarah-mcquaid/e-mqdkqp

Apologies for the short notice - just to let you know that we are closed this morning (Thursday 28th May) for a private ...
28/05/2026

Apologies for the short notice - just to let you know that we are closed this morning (Thursday 28th May) for a private event. Feel free to come back after 1pm!

We've got an INSANE lineup for Burtobash: A Chris and Robin birthday production on Saturday the 6th of June! Come alon...
26/05/2026

We've got an INSANE lineup for Burtobash: A Chris and Robin birthday production on Saturday the 6th of June! Come along to The Folk of Gloucester from midday onwards for a free day-long music festival including:

Tom Lewis, renowned for writing songs of the sea that have become folk standards, including "The Last Shanty": featured in the 2019 film "Fisherman's Friends".

Dryadic, "An amazing dynamic folk band...bringing feminist protest through the dreamier side of music" (BBC Introducing).

Kozachky, a Ukrainian vocal harmony ensemble entirely composed of refugees from across the Ukraine.

The Swing Rioters Band - a high-energy Cotswold-based punk folk band featuring co-organiser and birthday boy Robin Burton.

Jessica Law and the Outlaws, an alternative folk band specialising in witty, dramatic original songs with a strong storytelling element.

Bullo Pill, a dark alternative folk rock collective performing alternative, experimental versions of folk songs.

And many, many more - all compered singer-songwriter and entertainer Anthony John Clarke, who is also the MC of Fairport's Cropredy Convention!

This Wednesday the 27th at The Folk, join local legend Alan Myatt for "Confessions of a Town Crier" - a no-holds-barred ...
24/05/2026

This Wednesday the 27th at The Folk, join local legend Alan Myatt for "Confessions of a Town Crier" - a no-holds-barred confesional with the notorious town crier, toastmaster and themed character actor.

Alan has many Guinness World Records to his name and has been a world record holder for vocal endurance, issuing a 100-word proclamation every 15 minutes for 48 hours. His talks are a mix of humour and history, making them a hit with audiences.

After this talk, there will be a chance to grab a drink with Alan and answer any burning questions. Tickets are available on the door or at: https://ticketfolk.mygloucester.uk/eventdetail/3

22/05/2026

Don't forget - Sound of the Sirens are performing at The Folk of Gloucester tomorrow (Saturday) night! If you want original, heartfelt songwriting with witty, authentic lyrics and hilarious stage banter, then this is the place to go!

Come and give this acclaimed singer-songwriter duo a warm Gloucester welcome. Tickets are available at: https://www.ticketsource.com/gloucester-civic-trust/sound-of-the-sirens/e-zezgkv

Wish Jess and Louise luck at the So Glos Lifestyle and community awards 2026! We have been shortlisted as Cultural Venue...
21/05/2026

Wish Jess and Louise luck at the So Glos Lifestyle and community awards 2026! We have been shortlisted as Cultural Venue of the year. 🤞📢👑

Folk Education Development Day: Focus on Gloucestershire is free to attend - come along on Wednesday the 17th of June to...
20/05/2026

Folk Education Development Day: Focus on Gloucestershire is free to attend - come along on Wednesday the 17th of June to hear talks and network with other folk practitioners!

Address

The Folk Of Gloucester, 99-103 Westgate Street
Gloucester
GL12PG

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441452207101

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