Experience Winchcombe

28/08/2026

Looks like the iconic Winchcombe Players meteorite has found its next landing spot… in the merry old land of Oz ✨☄️

We are VERY excited to announce that our next pantomime will be the Wizard of Oz - and that read-throughs will be taking place in just over 3 weeks time! 💚

Join us on 23rd or 24th September 2026 at the White Hart in Winchcombe, from 7pm onwards. No need to book - just turn up and get involved 🎭

(See some answers to popular FAQs in the comments below, or drop us a DM on Facebook if you have any more questions!)

27/08/2026

🎄✨ SAVE THE DATE – WINCHCOMBE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 2026! ✨🎄

We’re excited to announce that this year’s Winchcombe Christmas Festival will take place on Thursday 3rd December and Friday 4th December!

🎁 Thursday – Christmas Market
Join us for our traditional Christmas Market, with fantastic independent traders, festive food, Christmas shopping and plenty of seasonal atmosphere throughout the town.

🛍️ Friday – Something new!
We’re turning Friday into a Christmas Shopping Trail, bringing selected market traders into independent shops and venues across Winchcombe for a day of festive pop-ups.

It’s a chance to discover wonderful local makers and small businesses inside some of Winchcombe’s lovely independent shops, while exploring everything our town has to offer.

✨ Two days of Christmas shopping
🎄 Independent traders
🛍️ Independent shops
☕ Festive treats
❤️ A great excuse to shop local

More details, including the participating traders and shops, will be announced soon.

Put the dates in your diary and come and celebrate Christmas in Winchcombe! 🎅🎄

27/08/2026

25/08/2026

20/08/2026

The countdown is officially on! 🚴‍♂️💨

With less than three weeks to go until 6th September, the HONC team is putting the finishing touches on every single detail behind the scenes. From map routes and marshalling to stocking the halfway feed station, we’re working hard to bring you another unforgettable day out on the bike.

How’s the training coming along? Keep turning those pedals—we can’t wait to see you all at the start line in a few weeks! ⏱️

10/08/2026

You are cordially invited to an evening at the Blue Parrot, where the music is lively and the drinks are flowing 🍸🎭

But be aware… not everyone will make it out alive 👀

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The Winchcombe Players are proud to announce that tickets are now on sale for our immersive murder mystery evening - Blue Murder at the Blue Parrot - catered by The Tipsy Egg in Winchcombe.

Join us for dinner and a show, and help us solve a dastardly murder LIVE at the Isbourne Arts Centre 🕵🏻‍♂️

Tickets on sale: https://isbournearts.savoysystems.co.uk/IsbourneArts.dll/TSelectItems.waSelectItemsPrompt.TcsWebMenuItem_462.TcsWebTab_463.TcsProgramme_135745

03/08/2026

03/08/2026

27/07/2026

🍃 ✨ NEW WALK GUIDE ALERT! ✨🥾

A brand new FREE printable walk guide has just landed on Cotswolds Hikes & Trails! 💚

📍 Cromwell Seat Walk

At 2.5 miles, this may be one of the shorter walks on the page, but don’t underestimate it! The climb certainly gets the legs and thighs working 💪🥾, but trust me, the views at the top make every step worthwhile.

🌿 Standing beside the historic Cromwell Seat, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views over Winchcombe and the rolling Cotswold countryside.

📖 A little local history…

Local legend says this spot marks where Thomas Cromwell, chief minister to King Henry VIII, watched the destruction of Hailes Abbey during the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the late 1530s. The stone monument itself was actually built much later, during Victorian times, to commemorate the story. Historians believe the abbey may not have been burned as legend suggests, but it was stripped of its wealth and eventually left to ruin. Today, Cromwell Seat stands as a fascinating reminder of one of the most dramatic periods in English history.

🍎 Once you’ve finished the walk, why not call in at Hayles Fruit Farm? Treat yourself to a well-earned coffee and slice of cake, browse the farm shop, or enjoy an ice cream while taking in the countryside. It’s the perfect way to finish the day. ☕🍰

Whether you’re looking for a quick morning adventure, somewhere to stretch your legs, or a rewarding climb with incredible views, Cromwell Seat is a hidden Cotswold gem that’s well worth exploring. 💚

If you enjoy these free printable guides, a ❤️, 👍, comment or share really helps support the page and inspires me to keep creating more walks for everyone to enjoy.

Happy hiking! 🥾🌿

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