THE FOLK OF GLOUCESTER
EXPLORE THE HISTORIC TUDOR BUILDING IN GLOUCESTER.
The Folk of Gloucester is a project situated within a 16th century Tudor building with the City community at its heart. Honouring and learning about our past, by bringing people together from the present, our aim is to keep the history of Gloucester city alive through the telling of stories.
Opening Hours: Tuesday 10am – 12.30pm; Thursday 10am – 4pm; Friday 10am – 4pm; Saturday 10am – 4pm.
Café is open Thursday – Saturday. Serving food between 11am and 2 pm.
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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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Folk of Gloucester nominated for Cultural Venue of the Year
We're delighted to announce that The Folk of Gloucester has been nominated for Cultural Venue of the Year in the Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2025! It’s really heartening to hear that we’ve become known as one of the go-to places for cultural events in the county....
New treasurer needed for Gloucester Civic Trust
Gloucester Civic Trust is looking for a new treasurer to join its dynamic Council of Management board of Directors. The Charity Gloucester Civic Trust exists to stimulate public interest in the City’s heritage and architecture, and secure the preservation, protection,...
Six mighty women from history and science – in puppet form
In recognition of International Women’s Day and British Science Week, on Saturday the 8th of March The Folk of Gloucester is inviting families to meet some of Britain’s greatest female trailblazers and heroines… with a twist. Iconic figures such as Florence...