by Jessica Law | Jun 11, 2026 | News, Press release, St Michael's Tower, The Folk
A new self-led walking trail of Gloucester’s historical and cultural sites is being launched on Saturday the 13th of June at St Michael’s Tower on Gloucester Cross. Copies of the free map will be handed out from 10am – 2pm with an accompanying interactive map...
by Helena Taylor | May 14, 2026 | News
Gloucester local history month is Gloucester’s contribution to the national local history month organised by the Historical Association. Through a range of activities and events, this is an opportunity to tell the story of some of Gloucester’s most renowned...
by Jessica Law | May 12, 2026 | News, Press release, The Folk
A piece of Gloucester’s history has been successfully restored thanks to the hard work of several heritage organisations working together. The Pin Factory Annexe, located in the courtyard of The Folk of Gloucester (formerly Gloucester Folk Museum) on Westgate Street,...
by Jessica Law | Apr 24, 2026 | Events at The Folk of Gloucester, News, Press release, The Folk
The Folk of Gloucester, supported by Voices Gloucester, is opening an exhibition and a programme of events to celebrate and remember important campaigns and protests that have happened in the Gloucestershire over the last 100 years since the General Strike of 1926. In...
by Helena Taylor | Apr 9, 2026 | Bastion Tours, News
Tours of the Bastion start on Tuesday April 14th and there are still some tickets available. With a Civic Trust guide, visit the underground chamber that contains the remains of a section of the Roman wall and a 13th century defensive tower. The Bastion is located...
by Helena Taylor | Apr 1, 2026 | News, Press release
Gloucester Civic Trust is delighted to announce the launch of its summer programme of daily historic walking tours, beginning April 1st, following the success of its winter weekly series. Running Monday through Saturday, the guided tours invite visitors to experience...
by Helena Taylor | Mar 24, 2026 | News, Press release, St Michael's Tower
One of Gloucester’s most distinctive historic landmarks is preparing to welcome visitors once again as St Michael’s Tower reopens for the summer season on Wednesday 1 April 2026. Throughout April, the tower will be open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., giving...
by Jessica Law | Mar 6, 2026 | Events at The Folk of Gloucester, News, Press release, The Folk
From Friday 27th to Sunday 29th March 2026, The Folk of Gloucester will be celebrating international theatre day with a festival weekend showcasing acting and writing talent from Gloucestershire and beyond. The historic Tudor building on Westgate Street will host a...
by Helena Taylor | Mar 5, 2026 | Guided walks, News
Having been closed for several years, we are delighted that tours of the King’s Bastion are returning next month. With a Civic Trust guide, visit the underground chamber that contains the remains of a section of the Roman wall and a 13th century defensive tower....
