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2026 tickets coming soon

2026 tickets coming soon Early Bird Discount Tickets ON SALE NOW! Exhibitor and Stall Applications NOW OPEN! Trade & Craft Stall Applications NOW OPEN! Sat Nav: GL7 4BT What3Words - Public Entrance: tolerates.spruced.vocals What3Words - Exhibitor Entrance: walking.agency.trendy Visitor Gates open 9am Last entry Saturday 7pm / Sunday 5pm Exhibitors are welcome on site from 12pm on Thursday 13th August Official Programmes available on the gate

Thu 13 AugFairford Steam Show(3.2mi)

via Fairford Steam ShowLocal gem

Community

We'll be back next year

We'll be back next year! After a fantastic response to the revived Fairford Steam Show in August, we are pleased to announce we’ll be back in 2024! 15th & 16th August 2026 Lake Field, Fairford

Sat 15 AugFairford Steam Show(3.2mi)

via Fairford Steam ShowLocal gem

Community

We'll be back next year

We'll be back next year! After a fantastic response to the revived Fairford Steam Show in August, we are pleased to announce we’ll be back in 2024! 15th & 16th August 2026 Lake Field, Fairford

Sun 16 AugFairford Steam Show(3.2mi)

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Community

Swing from Paris return to Quenington

Quenington Village Hall is putting on Swing from Paris return to Quenington and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Tue 18 AugQuenington Village Hall(0.6mi)

via Quenington Village HallLocal gem

Community

Bowmoor SC (Central Aphelion)

Bowmoor SC is a thriving club on a large lake of some 120 acres in rural Gloucestershire (Southern Cotswolds). Bowmoor is experienced at holding successful open and championship events. A particular feature here is the Comet’s popularity with lady helms.

Sat 26 SeptBowmoor Sailing Club(3.9mi)

via Bowmoor Sailing Club

Arts & Culture

Wild Craft Wednesdays

Booking not required, Just roll up, drop in, Join in and have a good time! All Kids Stuff activities, sessions and craft tables are offered to everyone in the community on a Pay-as-you-can basis. These donations simply help us to continue to support families with these offerings :)

Wed 22 Jul10:00Kids Stuff Cirencester(7.8mi)

via Kids Stuff Cirencester

Community

Bumps2Babies - Rooms 9 & 10 & field

Bumps2Babies - Rooms 9 & 10 & field — brought to you by Highworth Community Centre and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Wed 22 Jul10:00Highworth Community Centre(8.4mi)

via Highworth Community Centre

Community

Guided Tour St John Baptist

Guided Tour St John Baptist at The Parish Hall. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Wed 22 Jul10:30The Parish Hall(7.8mi)

via The Parish Hall

Festivals & EventsHistory & Heritage

Festival of Archaeology at Chedworth Roman Villa

Join us this summer as we bring archaeology to life with the Festival of Archaeology. Across two weeks, discover Roman life and the history of the site through a changing programme of archaeological activities, demonstrations, and living history characters. What you might discover: * Roman Cooking & Bread Making – See how food was prepared in the Roman world and explore ancient ingredients and techniques. 18th/19th/24th/30th/1st * Corn Grinding – Try your hand at processing grain the Roman way. 18th/19th/24th/30th/1st * Natural Wool Dyeing – Learn how colour was created using plants and natural materials. 21st/22nd * Living History Crafts & Archaeology – Meet skilled craftspeople and explore how we uncover the past. 18th/19th * Grand Dining Room Cleaning – Conservation in action. See how we care for and conserve this important space. * The Lost Voices of Chedworth – Discover stories from the past through engaging talks and interpretation. 23rd/29th Special event: Saturday 25 July – Join archaeologist Dr Martin Papworth for a special guided tours, sharing expert insights into the history and discoveries of the site. Meet characters from the past: * Dr Quintus – A knowledgeable Roman Doctor explains how the Romans used nature in medicine. 20th/26th/31st * Flora, Roman Botanist – Discover the plants Romans used for food and daily life. * James Farrer, Victorian Antiquarian – Step into the 19th century and learn about early discoveries at the site. 23rd/28th/29th

Wed 22 Jul11:00Chedworth Roman Villa(7.6mi)

via Chedworth Roman Villa

Community

Sociable Stroll Cirencester

Our Sociable Stroll in Cirencester is a chance to walk as part of a gentle companionable group aimed at older people with good mobility. We take a different one hour walking route around Cirencester every week. Come and chat with volunteers and staff and make new friends. Well behaved dogs are very welcome! Meet at The Churn Community Hub every Wednesday. For more information, visit Sociable Stroll Cirencester.

Wed 22 Jul11:30The Churn Community Hub(7.7mi)

via The Churn Community Hub

History & HeritageWorkshops & Classes

Making Botanical Prints Workshop: What secrets can plants whisper to us from history

Children will explore the medium of printer’s ink to create intricate prints of plants and plant scenes. When they have finished their compositions, they will turn their efforts to making an album to house their prints. They may even choose to write the botanical, or Latin names alongside the print completing the look of an antique book of specimens. During the workshop, the instructor will also talk about the importance of plants in the archaeological record and what the presence of certain types of plants can tell archaeologists.

Wed 22 Jul11:30The Jazz Club at Cirencester(7.8mi)

via The Jazz Club at Cirencester

Workshops & Classes

Making Botanical Prints Workshop

Wed 22 Jul11:30Corinium Museum(8mi)

via Corinium Museum

Community

Dr Quintus: Medicine in Roman Britain

Join Dr Quintus at Chedworth Roman Villa as part of the Festival of Archaeology to learn how medicine worked in Roman times. Using examples from the natural world, he will explain how plants and simple ingredients were used to treat common problems. Find out which herbs were used for pain relief, how wounds were cared for, and what people believed caused illness. Dr Quintus will also explore the balance between practical treatments and traditional beliefs, showing how Roman doctors combined observation with established knowledge. This is a practical look at how people understood health and illness, and the role nature played in everyday life. Discover how these approaches fitted into daily life in Roman Britain, and how some ideas about natural remedies have continued through to the present day.

Wed 22 Jul12:00Chedworth Roman Villa(7.6mi)

via Chedworth Roman Villa

Community

Nature’s Palette: Dyeing Wool with Kit Helme

Discover how colour was created from the natural world in this two-day demonstration at Chedworth Roman Villa. Kit will showcase the process of dyeing wool using plant-based dyes, from preparing the fibres to achieving a range of different colours. Learn which plants were used to produce natural dyes, how shades could be varied, and what was needed to create consistent results. The demonstrations reveal the practical skills, materials, and time involved in producing coloured textiles using traditional methods. This is an opportunity to see natural dyeing in action and gain a better understanding of how people made and used colour in the past.

Wed 22 Jul12:00Chedworth Roman Villa(7.6mi)

via Chedworth Roman Villa

Community

Meet Flora: Plants, Grains and Daily Life

Discover the plants that shaped everyday life in Roman Britain at Chedworth Roman Villa. Drawing on evidence from the site, Flora will explain the grain samples found here, what they were used for, and what they tell us about diet and farming. Learn about the different crops grown by the Romans, how they were processed, and their importance in cooking and daily life. Flora will also explore the wider role of plants at the villa, looking in detail at the many ways they could be used; from food and medicine to practical and everyday purposes. Visitors can take part by picking up a spotter sheet and exploring the site to identify plants and features for themselves, making connections between the landscape today and its use in the past.

Wed 22 Jul12:00Chedworth Roman Villa(7.6mi)

via Chedworth Roman Villa

Live Music

Good Afternoon Choir - Room 9

Good Afternoon Choir - Room 9 — brought to you by Highworth Community Centre and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Wed 22 Jul13:45Highworth Community Centre(8.4mi)

via Highworth Community Centre

Sports & Fitness

Around £3

Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga at The Churn Community Hub is a gentle exercise class for older people, as part of our Ageing Well service. In Chair Yoga, we will explore various yoga practices, including chakra yoga, which involves learning poses and techniques to awaken and align the body’s energy centres, known as chakras. Chair Yoga is suitable for everyone, particularly those with restricted mobility. Upcoming sessions: £3 per session

Wed 22 Jul17:00The Churn Community Hub(7.7mi)

via The Churn Community Hub

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Venues with events near Coln St Aldwyns

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Quenington Village Hall0.6 miles away

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Gloucestershire, England

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