THE FOLK OF GLOUCESTER
EXPLORE THE HISTORIC TUDOR BUILDING IN GLOUCESTER.
The Folk of Gloucester is situated within a 16th century Tudor building on Westgate Street. Formerly Gloucester Folk Museum, we are now run by Gloucester Civic Trust, a registered charity. By honouring and learning about our past, and bringing people together in the present, our aim is to keep the history of Gloucester city alive through the telling of stories.
Opening Hours (free entry): Tuesdays 10am – 12.30pm; Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10am – 4pm.
Café open Tuesday mornings and Thursday – Saturday. Hot food served 11am – 2pm Thursday – Saturday.
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Be a part of Gloucester’s history and make a real difference to your community by volunteering at the Folk. The Folk is run by a friendly team of volunteers but we always need more. It’s a great way to make the most of your skills, learn new skills, make new friends and have fun. There are lots of opportunities such as meeting and greeting, helping in the cafe and bar, conducting tours, organising our events, stewarding, building maintenance, administration and lots more.
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Historic Pin Factory Building on Westgate Street Saved
This January, work has begun to restore the Pin Factory Annexe, a building of historic significance at The Folk of Gloucester, 99-103 Westgate Street. This was one of only seven projects chosen in the Southwest to benefit from Historic England’s Heritage at Risk...
Folk of Gloucester awarded £25,000 by Postcode Local Trust for community arts projects
We are delighted to announce that our historic Tudor building on Westgate Street has been awarded an unrestricted grant of £25,000 by the Postcode Local Trust, made possible by the players of the People’s Postcode Lottery. Awarded in July, this grant will contribute...
Gloucester Day Returns to celebrate city’s history
Gloucester Day is set to return on Saturday September 6, with a day of parades, stalls, music and entertainment, all celebrating the city's rich and fascinating history. The popular annual event commemorates the lifting of the...