What’s On in and around Cirencester
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Markets
Award winning historic Charter Markets, Arts & Crafts Market, Farmers' Market and Specialty Market.
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Bands in the Park
Sundays July to September.
Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of free live music in the Abbey Grounds, Cirencester. -

Advent Festival
Christmas in Cirencester is always special and creates a truly memorable family outing in our vibrant, beautiful and historical market town.
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Workshop - A.R.T. Experience Painting
Experience a creative day or weekend, immersed in nature with artist Adele Riley. Explore expressive plein air painting in the beautiful surroundings of the Cotswold Sculpture Park.
David Austin Roses & Gardens
8.50 am departure from Stratton or 9 am from Cirencester. Approximately 6 pm return to Cirencester and Stratton. Cost of trip is £30.00 to include coach travel, guided tour of rose development centre, nursery, cafes, shop, entry to David Austin’s private garden and 10% off purchases.
Play Gloucestershire's Play Rangers
Our activities are aimed a school aged children. Under 8’s are welcome and should be accompanied by an adult
Workshop - Chenille Stem Red Rose Bouquet
Over 3 relaxing and creative evenings you’ll learn how to make your very own stunning bouquet of handcrafted red roses using chenille stems
Workshop - Mother and Daughter Silver Jewellery
Workshop with Stina Richardson cost £85
Play Gloucestershire's Play Rangers
Our activities are aimed at school aged children. Under 8’s are welcome and should be accompanied by an adult
Workshop - Chenille Stem Red Rose Bouquet
Over 3 relaxing and creative evenings you’ll learn how to make your very own stunning bouquet of handcrafted red roses using chenille stems
Workshop - Beginners Machine Sewing
Join designer maker Lauren Holloway on this day workshop to get to know your way around the sewing machine.
Tutor: Lauren Holloway
Date & Time: Friday 17th July, 10:15am - 3:45pm
Venue: Scissors Studio, New Brewery Arts
Price: £100 (£0.00 VAT)
Play The Roman Way
Ready to play like a Roman? Discover how families spent their leisure time as part of our Summer of Play
Workshop - Linocut Printing - Introducing Colour with Jigsaw Linocuts
Workshop with Kay Upton - cost £65
Mammoth Rider Author Workshop with S J Poyton
Step into the frozen world of Mammoth Rider in this immersive event with author S J Poyton.
Workshop - Prehistoric Pottery
People have been making pottery for thousands of years. In this workshop, you will learn the techniques ancient people used to decorate their distinctive pots, and try your hand at making your very own vessel.
Workshop - Making Botanical Prints: 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.
Workshop - Intermediate Throwing Teapot Making 2 Day
2 Day Workshop with Chiara Coppola - cost £175
Workshop - Mini Mosaics - Nature Mosaics
Explore the natural world through ancient art! After looking at the representations of nature in Roman mosaics on display in the Corinium Museum, you will then use traditional techniques to create your own Roman-style mosaic inspired by plants and wildlife.
Workshop - Shona Stone Carving
Discover the art of Shona stone carving in the hands-on two day stone carving workshop in the Cotswolds, lead by renowned Zimbabwean sculptor Hilary Manuhwa
Medieval Re-enactment Day - The Company of Blood and Gold
Join the Company of Blood and Gold for a day of learning and laughter as they provide a glimpse into the ordinary people of the medieval period.
Workshop - Silver Jewellery for Beginners - 2 Day
2 Day workshop with Fiona Dowling - cost £150
Workshop - Mini Votives
In the Iron Ag it was common to make small decorated versions of weapons such as spears and shields. In this workshop we will learn about the the Iron Culture as well as thee dazzling hoard found near Cirencester that contains more than 100 silvers coins as well as several mysterious votives.
Workshop - Glazing Masterclass
A practical guide to glaze making with Chiara Coppola Cost £90
Workshop - 3 day Stone Carving
Stone carving - Abstract relief workshop with Ann-Margreth Bohl Cost £245
Workshop - Prehistoric Printing
Step back into Prehistory for a morning of creativity. Discover a variety of printing techniques to produce a series of bold, prehistoric-themed images.
Workshop - Prehistoric Painting
Step back into Prehistory for a morning of creativity. Discover a variety of printing techniques to produce a series of bold, prehistoric-themed images.
Workshop - Book Making - Textiles Mixed Media 4 days
4 Mondays from 3rd to 24th August, workshop with Sue Green
Workshop - Fantastic Fossils
This session explores the topic of fossils. We will learn about several types of fossils including remains, trace and preserved. The children will have the opportunity to create versions of all three types of fossils that we are learning about to support the love of fossils and learning.
Workshop - Drawing the Stone Age
Get up close and personal with the past!! In this creative session, you will observe and draw real prehistoric artefacts from the museum’s collection.
Workshop - Craft a Prehistoric Axe Head
Children will learn all about the use, materials and creation methods for early axe heads.
Workshop - Beginners Stone Carving
A Celtic knot in Portland Stone - 3 day workshop with Ann-Margreth Bohi
Workshop - Handbuilt Ceramics
Make a Ceramic House Tealight Holder workshop with Chiara Coppola
Workshop - Roman Swords and Shields
During this workshop you will create a Roman shield and sword so that you feel as ready as a real Roman soldier to venture into the world to do battle.
Workshop - I dig cake!! Edible Archaeology
After a brief tour of our stratigraphy wall in the galleries, children will learn the process of excavation and key terms such as ‘the law of super-position’. they will then take new skills and definitions and apply them to creating a ‘dig’ that anyone would enjoy.
Workshop - Draw and Stitch
2 day workshop - Natural Dye and Hand Embroidery by Sophie Bowen
Workshop - Mini Mosaics - Roman Style Mosaics
Walk in the footsteps of Roman craftsmen. After looking at some of the incredible mosaics from Roman Corinium, learn how to arrange tesserae into classic patterns and take home your own masterpiece inspired by the museum’s famous collection.
Workshop - Ceramics for Beginners
Make a Mug and Spoon by Hand - Workshop with Ciara Coppola
Workshop - Viking Runestones
More than a thousand years ago written language looked very different, using runes instead of the letters we use today.
Workshop - Handbuilt Pottery
Make a pot plant with slip decoration workshop with Pascale Wilson
Workshop - Parent and Child: Introduction to Lino Printing
Workshop for parents and children aged 6+ run by Katy Upton
Workshop - A.R.T. Experience Painting
Experience a creative day or weekend, immersed in nature with artist Adele Riley. Explore expressive plein air painting in the beautiful surroundings of the Cotswold Sculpture Park.
Workshop - Stone Carver Taster
Carve a sycamore seed in Portland Stone workshop with Ann-Margreth Bohl
Improvers Throwing: How to Throw Taller
A course run by Chiara Coppola. The cost of the course is £80.
Intermediate Sewing: Stretch Jersey Top
The cost of the course is £100.00 (the course being run by Lauren Holloway)
Portrait Painting with Oils
The cost of the course is £100. It is run by Alexandra Woods
Sketch Club with Adele Riley
Adele will be joining us at our July Golden Hour View to hold a casual drop-in sketch group.
Workshop - Chenille Stem Red Rose Bouquet
Over 3 relaxing and creative evenings you’ll learn how to make your very own stunning bouquet of handcrafted red roses using chenille stems
Play Gloucestershire's Play Rangers
Our activities are aimed at school aged children. Under 8’s are welcome and should be accompanied by an adult