Museums · South West England
The Folk of Gloucester
In or near Gloucester.
The Folk of Gloucester — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Christopher Hilton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Folk of Gloucester is a museum located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Folk of Gloucester is a historic Tudor building that serves as a community hub and cultural venue. Visitors can explore its preserved features and participate in various events, including music, theatre, and workshops throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Folk of Gloucester is a museum located in the West Midlands. It focuses on the social history and cultural heritage of Gloucester and the surrounding area. The museum features a range of exhibits that highlight local traditions and community life.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8672, -2.2503
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Gloucester
- Parish
- Gloucester, unparished area
- Postcode
- GL1 2PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gloucester
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Tuesdays – Saturdays 10am – 4pm.
- Official site
- www.gloucestercivictrust.org
Sources
- osm: node/889453436 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Folk of Gloucester?
- The Folk of Gloucester is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL1 2PG), in the parish of Gloucester, unparished area.
- What is The Folk of Gloucester?
- The Folk of Gloucester — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Folk of Gloucester?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL1 2PG.
- Is The Folk of Gloucester a protected site?
- Yes — The Folk of Gloucester is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Folk of Gloucester?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL1 2PG.