The Big Lunch is back !

This will be our third Big Lunch! This event is really proving to be one of the highlights of the year for our community with lots of people gathering in the beautiful Abbey Grounds from 12noon to 6pm simply to be together, share food and enjoy a free day out.

We have free entertainment to enjoy: live music, an artisan market, activities including, among others, a petting farm, climbing wall and our ever-popular silent disco. We have been lucky with the weather in previous years and the Abbey Grounds has been buzzing with people of all ages, families and groups of pals soaking up the atmosphere.

Come and get involved this year on, Sunday 22nd June between 12pm and 6pm.

Watch the fun & games of The Big Lunch 2024

Look who’s performing!

From soloists to choirs, its a musical mashup – See who's stealing the spotlight at this year’s event!

Come for the vibes, stay for the goodies

Browse a brilliant array of market traders brought to you by the lovely folks at Cotswold Markets—think gifts, goodies, and glorious things you never knew you needed (but absolutely do). Whether you're hunting for handcrafted treasures or just here to sniff out the best street food, there’s something for everyone.

Forgot your picnic? No problem. With so many tasty treats and tempting bites, you’ll be glad you came hungry. Soak up the atmosphere, do a little shopping, and maybe even leave with a full belly and an alpaca wool scarf you never planned on buying.

Who’s joining us?

Chloe's Farm

Come and meet the animals at the Petting farm
The Churn Project

Creative activities and Men’s Shed goods
The Door Youth Project

Chill out on the bean bags and play some games
Ciren Training Band

Make an instrument, see what they do and join up
OKL Equestrian

Come meet the ponies, try the wooden horse and look at joining
Sportily

Climbing Wall
Into Nature

Forest skills and toasted marshmallows
Rotary

Join them in the quiet tent for a chat and a break
Cirencester & District Beekeepers

Beekeeping display, products and create a candle activity
Cirencester Archaeological and Historical Society

How to get involved with the society and children’s colouring
Cirencester Open Air Pool

Get involved and take a lucky dip
Cotswold Silent Disco

Come have a boogie - Silent outside wild inside.
Cirencester Food Pantry

Books, drinks and freebies
National Foundation For Retired Service Animals

Fund dog activities and games plus a Tombola
Phoenix Festival Bar

Get all your Beer and Cider here, plus support the free August music event
Soroptimists

Get involved and see what its all about
Target Acquired

Safe archery and axe throwing
Royal Wessex Yeomanry

Information stand and dress uniform display
Clothes Swap/Repair Shed/Making Places

Clothes Swap and creative activities
Cotswold Neighbourhood Policing Team

Community Engagement Van
Cirencester Bell Ringers

Free-standing bell display and have a go activity
Cirencester Wildlife

Information and engagement
Pit Stop Party Packages

Face Painting and glitter tattoos
U3A

Information and engagement
Guide Dogs

Information and engagement