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An exquisite 16th Century Tudor timber-framed townhouse that was once the Folk Museum. It is now a Heritage Community Centre.

We have bookable meeting rooms, a cafe, a peaceful garden as well as fun events. Our building is free to visit and look around.

01/11/2026

At the end of the month, come and learn how to make three high-quality Christmas ornaments to give as gifts or use year after year! Our resident textiles artist Ally Goff will take you through all the skills you need to make a traditional Victorian cracker, an angel tea light and a Santa hanging decoration.

All craft materials are provided, and the ticket price includes a free mince pie and hot drink from The Folk of Gloucester cafe!

You can book at: https://www.ticketsource.com/gloucester-civic-trust/christmas-craft-workshop-for-adults/e-mgrrarm

30/10/2026

FYI, there's just one ticket left for the morning session of Willow Winter Wreath Making with Rosie, and one left for the afternoon session! So make sure to book here if you were planning on going: https://www.ticketsource.com/gloucester-civic-trust

29/10/2026

In the Great Hall on the very top floor of The Folk of Gloucester is a fantastic free exhibition by local photographer Ian Roberts. Ian has been capturing Alney Island, Gloucester's city meadows, over a six-month period as part of an MA in Photography. Ian says:

"A stone’s throw from Gloucester Cathedral lies an island formed by the splitting of the River Severn. This tiny haven sits near the mouth of the longest river in the UK, a changing river, a powerful force of nature. Regular tidal bores wash over the land at the behest of the moon and winter rains submerge the inhabitants. Plant life, wild life, human dwellers and travellers systematically soaked by the waters then dried by the sun.

How does anything survive and thrive in nature’s washing cycle? Look on, though, while the cows fatten and the flowers bloom, all the time prevailing and resisting man’s intrusion. Crossed by bridges for cars and trains, splattered with graffiti and zig-zagged with paths, Alney Island is a persistent guardian, soaking up the floods and protecting those who would abuse it and leave their mark."

Come and see the beautiful and thought-provoking results!

28/10/2026

Update: Kid's Halloween Crafts at The Folk are now from 11am - 1pm this Saturday! Drop in with the kids to make a witch, ghost or spider from upcycled materials with local artist Ally Goff.

While you’re here, take part in our self-guided ghost trail around The Folk of Gloucester's haunted 500-year-old building, and don’t forget to sample the devilishly delicious homemade cake in our café!

Pay what you can (suggested donation: £2 per child). All proceeds support the upkeep of our historic building and help us continue putting on our varied programme of community events!

27/10/2026

It was a magical moment when Boss Morris came into The Folk of Gloucester today to collect the costumes and accessories especially made for them by the Expoloring Textiles art group, led by Ally Goff. Funded by Voices Gloucester some of these designs have a lot of meaning, so more details are to come! In the meantime, please enjoy the beautiful results...

25/10/2026

Get your squamous cosmic horror fix this Halloween with Lady From the Deep by Second Draft Theatre - an original one-woman play inspired by the iconic horror stories of Robert W Chambers and H P Lovecraft. 🐙

Jasmine James plays Cassilda, a playwright in 1930s Cumbria keen to share excerpts from her latest work and the inspiration behind it. Her creation draws on the folklore of the Cumbrian lakes and legends of an ancient and powerful presence sleeping beneath the water.

But as the w**e flows and the clock approaches midnight you may start to wonder if there’s something she’s not telling you…

Book your tickets for Friday the 30th or Saturday the 31st of October at: https://www.ticketsource.com/seconddrafttheatre/lady-from-the-deep/e-pmvrlk

23/10/2026

Can you find eight friendly ghosts representing real people who used to live in The Folk of Gloucester's historic building? This Autumn half term, bring the kids along for a fun, free Halloween trail. We've also got a kids' activity room and a lovely cafe!

22/10/2026

Unfortunately, Gloucester Alternative Market this Saturday has been cancelled. To protect The Folk of Gloucester's historic buildings, the decision has been made to cancel the market for safety and insurance reasons. We apologise for any disappointment.

Please follow The Alternative Markets for information on other locations where the event is being held.

If you are a trader, please contact the Alternative Markets organiser directly at [email protected]

The Folk of Gloucester will be open as usual this Saturday, with volunteer-led tours and delicious freshly-prepared lunches, homemade cakes and hot and cold drinks in the café.

21/10/2026

In need of a chuckle this Friday? How about an hour of hilarious sketches in the style of a radio comedy show! Sit among the “live studio audience” as Severn Playwrights gather around old-fashioned microphones to capture crackling skits and timeless humour.

Severn Playwrights are no strangers to making people laugh, and their past shows (pictured below) have always gone with a bang. Come and support them this week!

Book your tickets for Severn Playwrights Present: You Must Be Joking! at https://www.ticketsource.com/gloucester-civic-trust/you-must-be-joking/e-mvjbdp

20/10/2026

We are now 100% Morris dancer free (apart from our Operations Manager). THANK YOU to everyone who came to Apple Day 2026 at The Folk of Gloucester and made it the wonderful success that it was! To all our musicians, stallholders, demonstrators, staff, volunteers, and of course the Morris dancers, we truly appreciate your hard work and enthusiasm, and we hope to see you again next year!

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

Website

https://www.gloucestercivictrust.org/the-folk-home/

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