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.

A new self-guided walking trail of Gloucester is launching this Saturday at St. Michael's Tower on the Cross! Come along...
11/06/2026

A new self-guided walking trail of Gloucester is launching this Saturday at St. Michael's Tower on the Cross! Come along between 10am-2pm to collect your free map and discover fascinating heritage sites you've passed but never noticed.

From Roman roots to medieval merchants, from dockside industry to the communities that shape it today, Gloucester's stories are written into the streets, buildings and spaces all around you.

Local organisations including Gloucester Civic Trust have come together to create four carefully designed routes to help you uncover the city at your own pace, one story at a time. Civic Trust volunteers will be on hand throughout the day to help you choose a route, share local insights and get you started.

After the launch, the free map will be available from venues across the city. So pick up a map, step outside and start exploring!

Our popular Children's Crystal and Mindfulness Workshop is back! 😃 Come along to The Folk of Gloucester on Westgate Stre...
09/06/2026

Our popular Children's Crystal and Mindfulness Workshop is back! 😃 Come along to The Folk of Gloucester on Westgate Street on Saturday the 13th or 20th of June for a fun learning session where kids can find out about the crystals associated with each Chakra.

Local instructor Enchanting Aruella will take kids through the emotions associated with each Chakra and how each crystal can help balance them out. Every child will receive a crystal of their choice and affirmation card at the end of the workshop. 💎

Tickets are just £5 per child at: https://www.ticketsource.com/gloucester-civic-trust

On Saturdays throughout July and August, The Folk of Gloucester's courtyard will be transformed into a relaxing beer gar...
07/06/2026

On Saturdays throughout July and August, The Folk of Gloucester's courtyard will be transformed into a relaxing beer garden with a themed soundtrack and delicious specials in our cafe!

Our popup bar will be serving a wide range of real ales and local ciders from Gloucester Brewery, Stroud Brewery and Severn Cider. Come along and soak up the mellow vibes!

We didn't know our Ed Shed could look so cool! 🤯 Thanks Sarah McQuaid for a great gig! 🍏🍎
04/06/2026

We didn't know our Ed Shed could look so cool! 🤯 Thanks Sarah McQuaid for a great gig! 🍏🍎

This Volunteers' Week, we're paying homage to our incredible team of volunteers! We absolutely couldn't open our doors, ...
04/06/2026

This Volunteers' Week, we're paying homage to our incredible team of volunteers! We absolutely couldn't open our doors, show people round, deliver our activities, run our events, have a tranquil garden to sit in or delicious food to eat from our cafe without volunteers. We are indebted to each and every one of you for your kindness, dedication, and generosity. We thank you sincerely.

These photos show just a few of our volunteers, but there are many more whose hard work we couldn't do without. You know who you are!

This year, the Cotton Motorcycle Rally is in June! Don't miss your chance to see over 50 vintage motorcycles alongside f...
03/06/2026

This year, the Cotton Motorcycle Rally is in June! Don't miss your chance to see over 50 vintage motorcycles alongside food, drink, films, a raffle and kids' activities. Come and pay homage to Gloucester's history of making Cotton Motorcycles!

Organised with The British Motorcycle Charitable Trust (BMCT)

Have you ever sensed a ghostly presence within The Folk of Gloucester's historic building on Westgate Street? 👻 Visitors...
02/06/2026

Have you ever sensed a ghostly presence within The Folk of Gloucester's historic building on Westgate Street? 👻 Visitors and even staff have reported sounds, sights and sensations that they can't explain.

Come and find out what's going on at our Ghosts and Giggles - Ghost Hunt at The Folk of Gloucester on the evening of Friday the 19th of June! Let Becki from Ghosts & Giggles and her team take you on a light-hearted history tour and ghost investigation into this 500-year-old Tudor building.

Find out more and book your tickets at: https://www.ticketsource.com/gloucester-civic-trust/ghosts-and-giggles-ghost-hunt/e-jzjzqb

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

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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