What's On
This is a list of some of the upcoming events that may be of interest to our members and to other photographers visiting this site. These events are not organised by Thornbury Camera Club. For events organised by the club visit the club programme.
If members hear of interesting events not listed here they can post details in the club forum and if appropriate they will be copied here in due course.
August 2026
1st-26th - 'Witnessing Wales' by Mohamed Hassan - Clwb Ffoto, 1 Newport Arcade, Newport, NP20 1GD An exhibition of work by Mohamed Hassan who is an Egyptian-Welsh photographer based in West Wales. This ongoing project explores themes of identity, belonging, and place in Wales. Through portraits and landscapes, Hassan examines how personal and collective histories become embedded within the land and the communities that inhabit it.
1st-31st - Lacock by Martin Parr - Fox Talbot Museum, Lacock Abbey, SN15 2LG A vivid portrait of contemporary Britain as experienced through a single Wiltshire village. Photographs created by renowned British photographer, Martin Parr (1952-2025), during spring and summer of 2025. Parr's lens has created a deeply human portrait of the village, its people and its rhythms of daily life. It is also his final major commission, as Parr died at the end of 2025. The exhibition has been developed in collaboration with Magnum Photos and the Martin Parr Foundation, supported by the National Trust’s photo printing partner CEWE.
1st-31st - British Wildlife Photography Awards 2026 - Nature in Art, GL2 9PA The first post-launch showing of the winning images from the very latest 2026 competition. A celebration of UK photographers work and of British wildlife and wild spaces through a collection of inspirational photographs. Closed on Mondays.
1st - 31st - Tangerine Dreams: Rituals of belonging in contemporary British life - Marti Parr Foundation, Paintworks, Bristol, BS4 3AR British documentary photographer Sophie Green presents a vivid exploration of the communities, subcultures and social gatherings that shape contemporary Britain. For over a decade, Sophie has documented how rituals and traditions foster connection, belonging, and shared identity. In Tangerine Dreams, Sophie offers a layered, joyful view of who we are and how we come together.
1st-31st - Polly Braden: Against the Tide - Arnolfini, Bristol, BS1 4QA This summer, Arnolfini presents Against the Tide, a new exhibition by documentary photographer Polly Braden, created in collaboration with young people growing up in some of the most deprived and often forgotten places across England. Known for her intimate, long-term collaborations, Polly Braden’s work focuses on overlooked communities and social issues, and her distinctive style combines quiet observation with deep empathy. Against the Tide is a project led by Braden in collaboration with journalist Lisa Bachelor as part of The Guardian’s Seascape series. The pair have spent more than a year visiting coastal locations, talking to young people about their lives and what matters to them. The result is a layered picture of coastal England today that goes beyond the usual, negative portrayals and which shines a light on the hope that is sometimes hidden from public view.
22nd - 23rd - Bristol Anime & Gaming Con - Mercure Grand Hotel, Broad St, Bristol BS1 2EL An opportunity to photograph people in costume. Find people outside for free or pay for a ticket to enter.
23rd - Oakfield Farm Heavy Horses Open Day - Oakfield Farm, Green Lane, Rangeworthy GL12 8BD An annual open day with the largest groups of heavy horses in the area: everything from logging, to showing, to chain harrowing and much more. 10am and 4pm.
31st - Football in the river at Bourton-on-the-Water - "One of the most unique and entertaining traditions in the Cotswolds—our annual Football in the River event. This quirky and beloved local tradition has become a highlight of the summer, drawing crowds from near and far to the picturesque village of Bourton-on-the-Water".
September 2026
1st-30th - Lacock by Martin Parr - Fox Talbot Museum, Lacock Abbey, SN15 2LG A vivid portrait of contemporary Britain as experienced through a single Wiltshire village. Photographs created by renowned British photographer, Martin Parr (1952-2025), during spring and summer of 2025. Parr's lens has created a deeply human portrait of the village, its people and its rhythms of daily life. It is also his final major commission, as Parr died at the end of 2025. The exhibition has been developed in collaboration with Magnum Photos and the Martin Parr Foundation, supported by the National Trust’s photo printing partner CEWE.
1st-6th - British Wildlife Photography Awards 2026 - Nature in Art, GL2 9PA The first post-launch showing of the winning images from the very latest 2026 competition. A celebration of UK photographers work and of British wildlife and wild spaces through a collection of inspirational photographs. Closed on Mondays.
1st - 6th - Tangerine Dreams: Rituals of belonging in contemporary British life - Martin Parr Foundation, Paintworks, Bristol, BS4 3AR British documentary photographer Sophie Green presents a vivid exploration of the communities, subcultures and social gatherings that shape contemporary Britain. For over a decade, Sophie has documented how rituals and traditions foster connection, belonging, and shared identity. In Tangerine Dreams, Sophie offers a layered, joyful view of who we are and how we come together.
1st-27th - Polly Braden: Against the Tide - Arnolfini, Bristol, BS1 4QA This summer, Arnolfini presents Against the Tide, a new exhibition by documentary photographer Polly Braden, created in collaboration with young people growing up in some of the most deprived and often forgotten places across England. Known for her intimate, long-term collaborations, Polly Braden’s work focuses on overlooked communities and social issues, and her distinctive style combines quiet observation with deep empathy. Against the Tide is a project led by Braden in collaboration with journalist Lisa Bachelor as part of The Guardian’s Seascape series. The pair have spent more than a year visiting coastal locations, talking to young people about their lives and what matters to them. The result is a layered picture of coastal England today that goes beyond the usual, negative portrayals and which shines a light on the hope that is sometimes hidden from public view.
5th - Love Thornbury Birthday Event - Thornbury High Street 10:00
6th - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
8th - Widecombe Fair - Widecombe in the Moor, Devon The beautiful village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor lies between green fields and high, moorland hills in a sheltered valley on the East side of Dartmoor. Run entirely by volunteers to raise money for local good causes, as well as providing an opportunity for farmers to compare the size of their tractors, Widecombe Fair takes place on the second Tuesday of September each year and attracts visitors from far and wide.
11th-20th - Heritage Open Days - Thoughout England Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It's your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are free to explore.
12th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
12th - LCE Photo Show - Haynes Motor Museum, Sparkford, Somerset, BA22 7LH The LCE Photo Show, hosted by London Camera Exchange, brings together photography enthusiasts, amateurs, professional photographers, filmmakers and content creators. It will be a day packed with photography seminars, product demonstrations and exclusive deals from the top photography, video & optical brands. 9:30am-4:30pm, Early bird tickets £5.00 from the link above.
12th-30th - RWA 173rd Annual Open Exhibition - Royal West of England Academy BS8 1PX The Annual Exhibition showcases over 500 contemporary works within the RWA's historic galleries. Featuring both emerging talent and established names, spanning painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, architecture, sculpture, and mixed-media installation - It represents some of the most exciting artists working across the UK and beyond today. Entry £11.
13th - Frampton Country Fair - Frampton Court Estate, Frampton on Severn Held in 30 acres of beautiful parkland of Frampton Court Estate, this is one of the last truly traditional country fairs. With over 400 trade stands, three display rings and a traditional fun-fair there is so much to see and do. Adult tickets £15 in advance or £19 on the gate; free onsite parking.
15th - Photo Social - Bristol Folk House, Bristol, BS1 5JG An informal meeting in the Folk House Café of photographers and photographic artists. An opportunity to chat over a coffee or a beer. Optionally bring some photographic work or some gear to initiate discussion. 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Please book your free tickets on the Folk House website.
18th-20th - Goodwood Revival - Goodwood Motor Circuit "The world's most spectacular historic motor racing event", Goodwood Revival is an immersive celebration of vintage cars and fashion. In 2026, step into La Dolce Vita, 'the sweet life', where Italian style, passion and romance weave their way through an unforgettable weekend.
20th - The Clypping - St Mary's Church, Painswick, GL6 6XH Clypping is an old English word which means embracing and during the special service, everyone is encouraged to form a circle round the Church, hold hands and so clyppe or embrace the Church by dancing in time to and while singing the clypping hymn.
October 2026
1st-31st - Lacock by Martin Parr - Fox Talbot Museum, Lacock Abbey, SN15 2LG A vivid portrait of contemporary Britain as experienced through a single Wiltshire village. Photographs created by renowned British photographer, Martin Parr (1952-2025), during spring and summer of 2025. Parr's lens has created a deeply human portrait of the village, its people and its rhythms of daily life. It is also his final major commission, as Parr died at the end of 2025. The exhibition has been developed in collaboration with Magnum Photos and the Martin Parr Foundation, supported by the National Trust’s photo printing partner CEWE.
1st-31st - RWA 173rd Annual Open Exhibition - Royal West of England Academy BS8 1PX The Annual Exhibition showcases over 500 contemporary works within the RWA's historic galleries. Featuring both emerging talent and established names, spanning painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, architecture, sculpture, and mixed-media installation - It represents some of the most exciting artists working across the UK and beyond today. Entry £11.
4th - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
10th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
14th-31st - Bristol Photo Festival - Various venues Bristol Photo Festival has announced the exhibition programme for its third edition, Time Machine. Opening this autumn, with the opening week from 14 – 18 October 2026, the Festival introduces nine major exhibitions and a landmark historical exhibition across Bristol’s leading museums, galleries, art centres, historic buildings and independent spaces.
17th-18th - BOP 26 / Photobook Festival - Paintworks, Bristol, BS4 3EH A weekend of photography, artist talks, exhibitions, events, book signings, and more at Bristol’s annual photobook festival. A lineup of photographers and photobook publishers from across the UK and Europe will be showcasing new projects across the festival weekend. BOP 26 will be accompanied by a programme of 8 artist talks. Saturday 10:00-18:00; Sunday 10:00-16:00. Free entry; artist talks £6 (£4 for Martin Parr Foundation members).
24th-31st - The Secret Life of Colour - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Bristol, BS8 1RL The Secret Life of Colour is a major new exhibition which brings together art, natural history and science to examine how colour influences our emotions, cultures and understanding of the world. 10am-5pm (plus some 'lates' until 9pm at a higher price) - Adults £8, Concessions £5
From Pop Art to Pointillism, this exhibition will showcase work from global blockbuster artists such as Andy Warhol, Wassily Kandinsky, Georges Seurat, Bridget Riley, Peter Blake and Katsushika Hokusai.
November 2026
1st-30th - Lacock by Martin Parr - Fox Talbot Museum, Lacock Abbey, SN15 2LG A vivid portrait of contemporary Britain as experienced through a single Wiltshire village. Photographs created by renowned British photographer, Martin Parr (1952-2025), during spring and summer of 2025. Parr's lens has created a deeply human portrait of the village, its people and its rhythms of daily life. It is also his final major commission, as Parr died at the end of 2025. The exhibition has been developed in collaboration with Magnum Photos and the Martin Parr Foundation, supported by the National Trust’s photo printing partner CEWE.
1st-30th - RWA 173rd Annual Open Exhibition - Royal West of England Academy BS8 1PX The Annual Exhibition showcases over 500 contemporary works within the RWA's historic galleries. Featuring both emerging talent and established names, spanning painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, architecture, sculpture, and mixed-media installation - It represents some of the most exciting artists working across the UK and beyond today. Entry £11.
1st-30th - The Secret Life of Colour - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Bristol, BS8 1RL The Secret Life of Colour is a major new exhibition which brings together art, natural history and science to examine how colour influences our emotions, cultures and understanding of the world. 10am-5pm (plus some 'lates' until 9pm at a higher price) - Adults £8, Concessions £5
1st-15th - Bristol Photo Festival - Various venues Bristol Photo Festival has announced the exhibition programme for its third edition, Time Machine. Opening this autumn, with the opening week from 14 – 18 October 2026, the Festival introduces nine major exhibitions and a landmark historical exhibition across Bristol’s leading museums, galleries, art centres, historic buildings and independent spaces.
14th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
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December 2026
1st-24th, 27th-31st - Lacock by Martin Parr - Fox Talbot Museum, Lacock Abbey, SN15 2LG A vivid portrait of contemporary Britain as experienced through a single Wiltshire village. Photographs created by renowned British photographer, Martin Parr (1952-2025), during spring and summer of 2025. Parr's lens has created a deeply human portrait of the village, its people and its rhythms of daily life. It is also his final major commission, as Parr died at the end of 2025. The exhibition has been developed in collaboration with Magnum Photos and the Martin Parr Foundation, supported by the National Trust’s photo printing partner CEWE.
1st-31st - RWA 173rd Annual Open Exhibition - Royal West of England Academy BS8 1PX The Annual Exhibition showcases over 500 contemporary works within the RWA's historic galleries. Featuring both emerging talent and established names, spanning painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, architecture, sculpture, and mixed-media installation - It represents some of the most exciting artists working across the UK and beyond today. Entry £11.
1st-31st - The Secret Life of Colour - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Bristol, BS8 1RL The Secret Life of Colour is a major new exhibition which brings together art, natural history and science to examine how colour influences our emotions, cultures and understanding of the world. 10am-5pm (plus some 'lates' until 9pm at a higher price) - Adults £8, Concessions £5
12th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
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January 2027
1st-31st - Lacock by Martin Parr - Fox Talbot Museum, Lacock Abbey, SN15 2LG A vivid portrait of contemporary Britain as experienced through a single Wiltshire village. Photographs created by renowned British photographer, Martin Parr (1952-2025), during spring and summer of 2025. Parr's lens has created a deeply human portrait of the village, its people and its rhythms of daily life. It is also his final major commission, as Parr died at the end of 2025. The exhibition has been developed in collaboration with Magnum Photos and the Martin Parr Foundation, supported by the National Trust’s photo printing partner CEWE.
1st-31st - The Secret Life of Colour - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Bristol, BS8 1RL The Secret Life of Colour is a major new exhibition which brings together art, natural history and science to examine how colour influences our emotions, cultures and understanding of the world. 10am-5pm (plus some 'lates' until 9pm at a higher price) - Adults £8, Concessions £5
1st-3rd - RWA 173rd Annual Open Exhibition - Royal West of England Academy BS8 1PX The Annual Exhibition showcases over 500 contemporary works within the RWA's historic galleries. Featuring both emerging talent and established names, spanning painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, architecture, sculpture, and mixed-media installation - It represents some of the most exciting artists working across the UK and beyond today. Entry £11.
9th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2026) - 10am-1pm
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February 2027
1st-28th - Lacock by Martin Parr - Fox Talbot Museum, Lacock Abbey, SN15 2LG A vivid portrait of contemporary Britain as experienced through a single Wiltshire village. Photographs created by renowned British photographer, Martin Parr (1952-2025), during spring and summer of 2025. Parr's lens has created a deeply human portrait of the village, its people and its rhythms of daily life. It is also his final major commission, as Parr died at the end of 2025. The exhibition has been developed in collaboration with Magnum Photos and the Martin Parr Foundation, supported by the National Trust’s photo printing partner CEWE.
7th - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: February, March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
13th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2026) - 10am-1pm
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March 2027
1st-31st - Lacock by Martin Parr - Fox Talbot Museum, Lacock Abbey, SN15 2LG A vivid portrait of contemporary Britain as experienced through a single Wiltshire village. Photographs created by renowned British photographer, Martin Parr (1952-2025), during spring and summer of 2025. Parr's lens has created a deeply human portrait of the village, its people and its rhythms of daily life. It is also his final major commission, as Parr died at the end of 2025. The exhibition has been developed in collaboration with Magnum Photos and the Martin Parr Foundation, supported by the National Trust’s photo printing partner CEWE.
7th - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: February, March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
13th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2026) - 10am-1pm
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April 2027
1st-30th - Lacock by Martin Parr - Fox Talbot Museum, Lacock Abbey, SN15 2LG A vivid portrait of contemporary Britain as experienced through a single Wiltshire village. Photographs created by renowned British photographer, Martin Parr (1952-2025), during spring and summer of 2025. Parr's lens has created a deeply human portrait of the village, its people and its rhythms of daily life. It is also his final major commission, as Parr died at the end of 2025. The exhibition has been developed in collaboration with Magnum Photos and the Martin Parr Foundation, supported by the National Trust’s photo printing partner CEWE.
4th - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: February, March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
6th - Hungerford Hocktide - Town Hall, Hungerford, RG17 0NF The tradition of Hocktide or Tutti Day. The Tutti Men carry Tutti Poles: wooden staffs topped with bunches of flowers and a cloved orange. The Tutti Men are accompanied by the Orange Man (or Orange Scrambler) - who wears a hat decorated with feathers and carries a white sack filled with oranges - and Tutti Wenches who give out oranges and sweets to the crowds in return for pennies or kisses. The proceedings start at 8 am with the sounding of the horn from the Town Hall steps. This summons all the commoners to the attend the Court at 9 am, after which the Tutti Men visit each of the 102 houses in turn. They no longer collect rents, but demand a penny or a kiss from the lady of the house when they visit. In return the Orange Man gives the owner an orange. After the parade of the Tutti Men through the streets the Hocktide Lunch takes place for the Hocktide Council, commoners and guests, at which the traditional "Plantagenet Punch" is served. After the meal, an initiation ceremony, known as Shoeing the Colts is held, in which all first-time attendees are shod by the blacksmith. Their legs are held and a nail is driven into their shoe. They are not released until they shout "Punch". Oranges and heated coins are then thrown from the Town Hall steps to the children gathered outside.
10th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2026) - 10am-1pm
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May 2027
1st-31st - Lacock by Martin Parr - Fox Talbot Museum, Lacock Abbey, SN15 2LG A vivid portrait of contemporary Britain as experienced through a single Wiltshire village. Photographs created by renowned British photographer, Martin Parr (1952-2025), during spring and summer of 2025. Parr's lens has created a deeply human portrait of the village, its people and its rhythms of daily life. It is also his final major commission, as Parr died at the end of 2025. The exhibition has been developed in collaboration with Magnum Photos and the Martin Parr Foundation, supported by the National Trust’s photo printing partner CEWE.
1st-3rd - Minehead Hobby Horse - Minehead TA24 The custom takes place during the evenings of the first three days of May, and involves the hobby horse perambulating the port of Minehead. The hobby horse measures eight feet in length and three feet in breadth, and consists of a frame covered in a cloth that has been painted with brightly coloured roundels and decorated with ribbons affixed along the top. The wording "Sailors Horse" is written in large capital letters across the side of the cloth. The head of the man carrying the horse protrudes from the middle of the frame; he wears a painted mask with a crested conical hood affixed with coloured ribbons. A tail made from rope is also affixed to the horse.
2nd - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: February, March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
6th - Bisley Well Dressing - Bisley, Gloucestershire Most well-dressing customs take place in Derbyshire and the Peak District, so the tradition at Bisley in Gloucestershire is very unusual for its location. Every Ascension Day afternoon there is a short service in All Saints Church, then pupils in antique costume from Bisley Blue Coat School form a processon through the streets to the wells carrying decorated bearings, accompanied by the clergy and a silver band. The bearings consist of flower covered letters spelling ASCENSION and the date as well as hoops and Stars of David, and you can view them in the school playground before the service, after which a procession follows the local band down to the wells where the bearings are hung up. A blessing and singing follow beside the flower bedecked wells, then all are welcome to a tea provided by the WI inside the Village Hall.The wells were restored in 1863 and the tradition has been upheld ever since.
8th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2026) - 10am-1pm
16th - Rush Sunday procession and service - St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6RA It's the most colourful Bristol procession with the City Swordbearer carrying the Pearl Sword wearing his Elizabethan Cap of Maintenance. The Lord Mayor, Lady Mayoress, and City Councillors wear their scarlet robes and carry posies of spring flowers, which originally were nosegays of herbs for protection against infection. The eight City Maces are carried by an escort of Police Macebearers under command of a Sergeant at Mace. Held at 11am on Whitsunday, the procession can be viewed in the area of the church entrance from Redcliffe Way.
17th - Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling - Coopers Hill Nature Reserve near Birdlip, Gloucestershire The world-famous Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling event is not for the faint-hearted. Each year, daring contestants chase a rolling wheel of Double Gloucester cheese down the steep hill, reaching speeds of up to 70 mph (112 km/h).
21st - Cotswold Olimpick Games - Dover’s Hill, Weston Subedge, Chipping Campden Robert Dover’s Cotswold Olimpick Games is a celebration of the original games held here first in 1612. Over time the games have evolved, but the spirit remains the same. Their political importance has long disappeared, but they are proof that Britain’s modern Olympic history began before the Civil War, in the time of Shakespeare, long before de Coubertin’s 1896 revival. 4pm - sunset.
22nd - Scuttlebrook Wake - The Square, Chipping Campden, GL55 6AL There is a procession of the Scuttlebrook May Queen from Littleworth to the square, pulled on her cart by the Campden Morris Dancers, accompanied by her four attendants and a page boy. She is followed by decorated floats and a fancy dress parade and all shops and houses along the route are encouraged to enter a window competition. The Queen is crowned in the square and then she presents prizes to the followers with the best fancy dress. After this the square is filled with entertainment from Maypole Dancing, Country Dancing and Morris Dancing. For the rest of the day it is the fun of the fair with Leysbourne full of traditional fair rides and stalls.
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June 2027
1st-27th - Lacock by Martin Parr - Fox Talbot Museum, Lacock Abbey, SN15 2LG A vivid portrait of contemporary Britain as experienced through a single Wiltshire village. Photographs created by renowned British photographer, Martin Parr (1952-2025), during spring and summer of 2025. Parr's lens has created a deeply human portrait of the village, its people and its rhythms of daily life. It is also his final major commission, as Parr died at the end of 2025. The exhibition has been developed in collaboration with Magnum Photos and the Martin Parr Foundation, supported by the National Trust’s photo printing partner CEWE.
6th - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: February, March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
12th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2026) - 10am-1pm
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July 2027
4th - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
10th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
Also look out for (provisionally):
August 2027
1st - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
14th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
30th - Football in the river at Bourton-on-the-Water - "One of the most unique and entertaining traditions in the Cotswolds—our annual Football in the River event. This quirky and beloved local tradition has become a highlight of the summer, drawing crowds from near and far to the picturesque village of Bourton-on-the-Water".
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If members hear of interesting events not listed here they can post details in the club forum and if appropriate they will be copied here in due course.
August 2026
1st-26th - 'Witnessing Wales' by Mohamed Hassan - Clwb Ffoto, 1 Newport Arcade, Newport, NP20 1GD An exhibition of work by Mohamed Hassan who is an Egyptian-Welsh photographer based in West Wales. This ongoing project explores themes of identity, belonging, and place in Wales. Through portraits and landscapes, Hassan examines how personal and collective histories become embedded within the land and the communities that inhabit it.
1st-31st - Lacock by Martin Parr - Fox Talbot Museum, Lacock Abbey, SN15 2LG A vivid portrait of contemporary Britain as experienced through a single Wiltshire village. Photographs created by renowned British photographer, Martin Parr (1952-2025), during spring and summer of 2025. Parr's lens has created a deeply human portrait of the village, its people and its rhythms of daily life. It is also his final major commission, as Parr died at the end of 2025. The exhibition has been developed in collaboration with Magnum Photos and the Martin Parr Foundation, supported by the National Trust’s photo printing partner CEWE.
1st-31st - British Wildlife Photography Awards 2026 - Nature in Art, GL2 9PA The first post-launch showing of the winning images from the very latest 2026 competition. A celebration of UK photographers work and of British wildlife and wild spaces through a collection of inspirational photographs. Closed on Mondays.
1st - 31st - Tangerine Dreams: Rituals of belonging in contemporary British life - Marti Parr Foundation, Paintworks, Bristol, BS4 3AR British documentary photographer Sophie Green presents a vivid exploration of the communities, subcultures and social gatherings that shape contemporary Britain. For over a decade, Sophie has documented how rituals and traditions foster connection, belonging, and shared identity. In Tangerine Dreams, Sophie offers a layered, joyful view of who we are and how we come together.
1st-31st - Polly Braden: Against the Tide - Arnolfini, Bristol, BS1 4QA This summer, Arnolfini presents Against the Tide, a new exhibition by documentary photographer Polly Braden, created in collaboration with young people growing up in some of the most deprived and often forgotten places across England. Known for her intimate, long-term collaborations, Polly Braden’s work focuses on overlooked communities and social issues, and her distinctive style combines quiet observation with deep empathy. Against the Tide is a project led by Braden in collaboration with journalist Lisa Bachelor as part of The Guardian’s Seascape series. The pair have spent more than a year visiting coastal locations, talking to young people about their lives and what matters to them. The result is a layered picture of coastal England today that goes beyond the usual, negative portrayals and which shines a light on the hope that is sometimes hidden from public view.
22nd - 23rd - Bristol Anime & Gaming Con - Mercure Grand Hotel, Broad St, Bristol BS1 2EL An opportunity to photograph people in costume. Find people outside for free or pay for a ticket to enter.
23rd - Oakfield Farm Heavy Horses Open Day - Oakfield Farm, Green Lane, Rangeworthy GL12 8BD An annual open day with the largest groups of heavy horses in the area: everything from logging, to showing, to chain harrowing and much more. 10am and 4pm.
31st - Football in the river at Bourton-on-the-Water - "One of the most unique and entertaining traditions in the Cotswolds—our annual Football in the River event. This quirky and beloved local tradition has become a highlight of the summer, drawing crowds from near and far to the picturesque village of Bourton-on-the-Water".
September 2026
1st-30th - Lacock by Martin Parr - Fox Talbot Museum, Lacock Abbey, SN15 2LG A vivid portrait of contemporary Britain as experienced through a single Wiltshire village. Photographs created by renowned British photographer, Martin Parr (1952-2025), during spring and summer of 2025. Parr's lens has created a deeply human portrait of the village, its people and its rhythms of daily life. It is also his final major commission, as Parr died at the end of 2025. The exhibition has been developed in collaboration with Magnum Photos and the Martin Parr Foundation, supported by the National Trust’s photo printing partner CEWE.
1st-6th - British Wildlife Photography Awards 2026 - Nature in Art, GL2 9PA The first post-launch showing of the winning images from the very latest 2026 competition. A celebration of UK photographers work and of British wildlife and wild spaces through a collection of inspirational photographs. Closed on Mondays.
1st - 6th - Tangerine Dreams: Rituals of belonging in contemporary British life - Martin Parr Foundation, Paintworks, Bristol, BS4 3AR British documentary photographer Sophie Green presents a vivid exploration of the communities, subcultures and social gatherings that shape contemporary Britain. For over a decade, Sophie has documented how rituals and traditions foster connection, belonging, and shared identity. In Tangerine Dreams, Sophie offers a layered, joyful view of who we are and how we come together.
1st-27th - Polly Braden: Against the Tide - Arnolfini, Bristol, BS1 4QA This summer, Arnolfini presents Against the Tide, a new exhibition by documentary photographer Polly Braden, created in collaboration with young people growing up in some of the most deprived and often forgotten places across England. Known for her intimate, long-term collaborations, Polly Braden’s work focuses on overlooked communities and social issues, and her distinctive style combines quiet observation with deep empathy. Against the Tide is a project led by Braden in collaboration with journalist Lisa Bachelor as part of The Guardian’s Seascape series. The pair have spent more than a year visiting coastal locations, talking to young people about their lives and what matters to them. The result is a layered picture of coastal England today that goes beyond the usual, negative portrayals and which shines a light on the hope that is sometimes hidden from public view.
5th - Love Thornbury Birthday Event - Thornbury High Street 10:00
6th - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
8th - Widecombe Fair - Widecombe in the Moor, Devon The beautiful village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor lies between green fields and high, moorland hills in a sheltered valley on the East side of Dartmoor. Run entirely by volunteers to raise money for local good causes, as well as providing an opportunity for farmers to compare the size of their tractors, Widecombe Fair takes place on the second Tuesday of September each year and attracts visitors from far and wide.
11th-20th - Heritage Open Days - Thoughout England Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It's your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are free to explore.
12th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
12th - LCE Photo Show - Haynes Motor Museum, Sparkford, Somerset, BA22 7LH The LCE Photo Show, hosted by London Camera Exchange, brings together photography enthusiasts, amateurs, professional photographers, filmmakers and content creators. It will be a day packed with photography seminars, product demonstrations and exclusive deals from the top photography, video & optical brands. 9:30am-4:30pm, Early bird tickets £5.00 from the link above.
12th-30th - RWA 173rd Annual Open Exhibition - Royal West of England Academy BS8 1PX The Annual Exhibition showcases over 500 contemporary works within the RWA's historic galleries. Featuring both emerging talent and established names, spanning painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, architecture, sculpture, and mixed-media installation - It represents some of the most exciting artists working across the UK and beyond today. Entry £11.
13th - Frampton Country Fair - Frampton Court Estate, Frampton on Severn Held in 30 acres of beautiful parkland of Frampton Court Estate, this is one of the last truly traditional country fairs. With over 400 trade stands, three display rings and a traditional fun-fair there is so much to see and do. Adult tickets £15 in advance or £19 on the gate; free onsite parking.
15th - Photo Social - Bristol Folk House, Bristol, BS1 5JG An informal meeting in the Folk House Café of photographers and photographic artists. An opportunity to chat over a coffee or a beer. Optionally bring some photographic work or some gear to initiate discussion. 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Please book your free tickets on the Folk House website.
18th-20th - Goodwood Revival - Goodwood Motor Circuit "The world's most spectacular historic motor racing event", Goodwood Revival is an immersive celebration of vintage cars and fashion. In 2026, step into La Dolce Vita, 'the sweet life', where Italian style, passion and romance weave their way through an unforgettable weekend.
20th - The Clypping - St Mary's Church, Painswick, GL6 6XH Clypping is an old English word which means embracing and during the special service, everyone is encouraged to form a circle round the Church, hold hands and so clyppe or embrace the Church by dancing in time to and while singing the clypping hymn.
October 2026
1st-31st - Lacock by Martin Parr - Fox Talbot Museum, Lacock Abbey, SN15 2LG A vivid portrait of contemporary Britain as experienced through a single Wiltshire village. Photographs created by renowned British photographer, Martin Parr (1952-2025), during spring and summer of 2025. Parr's lens has created a deeply human portrait of the village, its people and its rhythms of daily life. It is also his final major commission, as Parr died at the end of 2025. The exhibition has been developed in collaboration with Magnum Photos and the Martin Parr Foundation, supported by the National Trust’s photo printing partner CEWE.
1st-31st - RWA 173rd Annual Open Exhibition - Royal West of England Academy BS8 1PX The Annual Exhibition showcases over 500 contemporary works within the RWA's historic galleries. Featuring both emerging talent and established names, spanning painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, architecture, sculpture, and mixed-media installation - It represents some of the most exciting artists working across the UK and beyond today. Entry £11.
4th - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
10th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
14th-31st - Bristol Photo Festival - Various venues Bristol Photo Festival has announced the exhibition programme for its third edition, Time Machine. Opening this autumn, with the opening week from 14 – 18 October 2026, the Festival introduces nine major exhibitions and a landmark historical exhibition across Bristol’s leading museums, galleries, art centres, historic buildings and independent spaces.
17th-18th - BOP 26 / Photobook Festival - Paintworks, Bristol, BS4 3EH A weekend of photography, artist talks, exhibitions, events, book signings, and more at Bristol’s annual photobook festival. A lineup of photographers and photobook publishers from across the UK and Europe will be showcasing new projects across the festival weekend. BOP 26 will be accompanied by a programme of 8 artist talks. Saturday 10:00-18:00; Sunday 10:00-16:00. Free entry; artist talks £6 (£4 for Martin Parr Foundation members).
24th-31st - The Secret Life of Colour - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Bristol, BS8 1RL The Secret Life of Colour is a major new exhibition which brings together art, natural history and science to examine how colour influences our emotions, cultures and understanding of the world. 10am-5pm (plus some 'lates' until 9pm at a higher price) - Adults £8, Concessions £5
From Pop Art to Pointillism, this exhibition will showcase work from global blockbuster artists such as Andy Warhol, Wassily Kandinsky, Georges Seurat, Bridget Riley, Peter Blake and Katsushika Hokusai.
November 2026
1st-30th - Lacock by Martin Parr - Fox Talbot Museum, Lacock Abbey, SN15 2LG A vivid portrait of contemporary Britain as experienced through a single Wiltshire village. Photographs created by renowned British photographer, Martin Parr (1952-2025), during spring and summer of 2025. Parr's lens has created a deeply human portrait of the village, its people and its rhythms of daily life. It is also his final major commission, as Parr died at the end of 2025. The exhibition has been developed in collaboration with Magnum Photos and the Martin Parr Foundation, supported by the National Trust’s photo printing partner CEWE.
1st-30th - RWA 173rd Annual Open Exhibition - Royal West of England Academy BS8 1PX The Annual Exhibition showcases over 500 contemporary works within the RWA's historic galleries. Featuring both emerging talent and established names, spanning painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, architecture, sculpture, and mixed-media installation - It represents some of the most exciting artists working across the UK and beyond today. Entry £11.
1st-30th - The Secret Life of Colour - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Bristol, BS8 1RL The Secret Life of Colour is a major new exhibition which brings together art, natural history and science to examine how colour influences our emotions, cultures and understanding of the world. 10am-5pm (plus some 'lates' until 9pm at a higher price) - Adults £8, Concessions £5
1st-15th - Bristol Photo Festival - Various venues Bristol Photo Festival has announced the exhibition programme for its third edition, Time Machine. Opening this autumn, with the opening week from 14 – 18 October 2026, the Festival introduces nine major exhibitions and a landmark historical exhibition across Bristol’s leading museums, galleries, art centres, historic buildings and independent spaces.
14th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
Also look out for (provisionally):
- Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
December 2026
1st-24th, 27th-31st - Lacock by Martin Parr - Fox Talbot Museum, Lacock Abbey, SN15 2LG A vivid portrait of contemporary Britain as experienced through a single Wiltshire village. Photographs created by renowned British photographer, Martin Parr (1952-2025), during spring and summer of 2025. Parr's lens has created a deeply human portrait of the village, its people and its rhythms of daily life. It is also his final major commission, as Parr died at the end of 2025. The exhibition has been developed in collaboration with Magnum Photos and the Martin Parr Foundation, supported by the National Trust’s photo printing partner CEWE.
1st-31st - RWA 173rd Annual Open Exhibition - Royal West of England Academy BS8 1PX The Annual Exhibition showcases over 500 contemporary works within the RWA's historic galleries. Featuring both emerging talent and established names, spanning painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, architecture, sculpture, and mixed-media installation - It represents some of the most exciting artists working across the UK and beyond today. Entry £11.
1st-31st - The Secret Life of Colour - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Bristol, BS8 1RL The Secret Life of Colour is a major new exhibition which brings together art, natural history and science to examine how colour influences our emotions, cultures and understanding of the world. 10am-5pm (plus some 'lates' until 9pm at a higher price) - Adults £8, Concessions £5
12th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
Also look out for (provisionally):
- Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
January 2027
1st-31st - Lacock by Martin Parr - Fox Talbot Museum, Lacock Abbey, SN15 2LG A vivid portrait of contemporary Britain as experienced through a single Wiltshire village. Photographs created by renowned British photographer, Martin Parr (1952-2025), during spring and summer of 2025. Parr's lens has created a deeply human portrait of the village, its people and its rhythms of daily life. It is also his final major commission, as Parr died at the end of 2025. The exhibition has been developed in collaboration with Magnum Photos and the Martin Parr Foundation, supported by the National Trust’s photo printing partner CEWE.
1st-31st - The Secret Life of Colour - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Bristol, BS8 1RL The Secret Life of Colour is a major new exhibition which brings together art, natural history and science to examine how colour influences our emotions, cultures and understanding of the world. 10am-5pm (plus some 'lates' until 9pm at a higher price) - Adults £8, Concessions £5
1st-3rd - RWA 173rd Annual Open Exhibition - Royal West of England Academy BS8 1PX The Annual Exhibition showcases over 500 contemporary works within the RWA's historic galleries. Featuring both emerging talent and established names, spanning painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, architecture, sculpture, and mixed-media installation - It represents some of the most exciting artists working across the UK and beyond today. Entry £11.
9th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2026) - 10am-1pm
Also look out for (provisionally):
- Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
February 2027
1st-28th - Lacock by Martin Parr - Fox Talbot Museum, Lacock Abbey, SN15 2LG A vivid portrait of contemporary Britain as experienced through a single Wiltshire village. Photographs created by renowned British photographer, Martin Parr (1952-2025), during spring and summer of 2025. Parr's lens has created a deeply human portrait of the village, its people and its rhythms of daily life. It is also his final major commission, as Parr died at the end of 2025. The exhibition has been developed in collaboration with Magnum Photos and the Martin Parr Foundation, supported by the National Trust’s photo printing partner CEWE.
7th - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: February, March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
13th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2026) - 10am-1pm
Also look out for (provisionally):
- Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
- Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 - Nature in Art (Closed on Mondays)
- Bristol Light Festival 2027 - Central Bristol
- The Tractor World Show - Three Counties Showground
March 2027
1st-31st - Lacock by Martin Parr - Fox Talbot Museum, Lacock Abbey, SN15 2LG A vivid portrait of contemporary Britain as experienced through a single Wiltshire village. Photographs created by renowned British photographer, Martin Parr (1952-2025), during spring and summer of 2025. Parr's lens has created a deeply human portrait of the village, its people and its rhythms of daily life. It is also his final major commission, as Parr died at the end of 2025. The exhibition has been developed in collaboration with Magnum Photos and the Martin Parr Foundation, supported by the National Trust’s photo printing partner CEWE.
7th - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: February, March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
13th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2026) - 10am-1pm
Also look out for (provisionally):
- Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
- Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 - Nature in Art (Closed on Mondays)
- Bristol Anime & Gaming Con - Mercure Grand Hotel, Bristol
- The Photography and Video Show
April 2027
1st-30th - Lacock by Martin Parr - Fox Talbot Museum, Lacock Abbey, SN15 2LG A vivid portrait of contemporary Britain as experienced through a single Wiltshire village. Photographs created by renowned British photographer, Martin Parr (1952-2025), during spring and summer of 2025. Parr's lens has created a deeply human portrait of the village, its people and its rhythms of daily life. It is also his final major commission, as Parr died at the end of 2025. The exhibition has been developed in collaboration with Magnum Photos and the Martin Parr Foundation, supported by the National Trust’s photo printing partner CEWE.
4th - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: February, March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
6th - Hungerford Hocktide - Town Hall, Hungerford, RG17 0NF The tradition of Hocktide or Tutti Day. The Tutti Men carry Tutti Poles: wooden staffs topped with bunches of flowers and a cloved orange. The Tutti Men are accompanied by the Orange Man (or Orange Scrambler) - who wears a hat decorated with feathers and carries a white sack filled with oranges - and Tutti Wenches who give out oranges and sweets to the crowds in return for pennies or kisses. The proceedings start at 8 am with the sounding of the horn from the Town Hall steps. This summons all the commoners to the attend the Court at 9 am, after which the Tutti Men visit each of the 102 houses in turn. They no longer collect rents, but demand a penny or a kiss from the lady of the house when they visit. In return the Orange Man gives the owner an orange. After the parade of the Tutti Men through the streets the Hocktide Lunch takes place for the Hocktide Council, commoners and guests, at which the traditional "Plantagenet Punch" is served. After the meal, an initiation ceremony, known as Shoeing the Colts is held, in which all first-time attendees are shod by the blacksmith. Their legs are held and a nail is driven into their shoe. They are not released until they shout "Punch". Oranges and heated coins are then thrown from the Town Hall steps to the children gathered outside.
10th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2026) - 10am-1pm
Also look out for (provisionally):
- Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
- Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 - Nature in Art (Closed on Mondays)
- Cheltenham Camera Club Annual Exhibition
- Bath Photographic Society Annual Exhibition
- Severn Vale Art Trail
May 2027
1st-31st - Lacock by Martin Parr - Fox Talbot Museum, Lacock Abbey, SN15 2LG A vivid portrait of contemporary Britain as experienced through a single Wiltshire village. Photographs created by renowned British photographer, Martin Parr (1952-2025), during spring and summer of 2025. Parr's lens has created a deeply human portrait of the village, its people and its rhythms of daily life. It is also his final major commission, as Parr died at the end of 2025. The exhibition has been developed in collaboration with Magnum Photos and the Martin Parr Foundation, supported by the National Trust’s photo printing partner CEWE.
1st-3rd - Minehead Hobby Horse - Minehead TA24 The custom takes place during the evenings of the first three days of May, and involves the hobby horse perambulating the port of Minehead. The hobby horse measures eight feet in length and three feet in breadth, and consists of a frame covered in a cloth that has been painted with brightly coloured roundels and decorated with ribbons affixed along the top. The wording "Sailors Horse" is written in large capital letters across the side of the cloth. The head of the man carrying the horse protrudes from the middle of the frame; he wears a painted mask with a crested conical hood affixed with coloured ribbons. A tail made from rope is also affixed to the horse.
2nd - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: February, March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
6th - Bisley Well Dressing - Bisley, Gloucestershire Most well-dressing customs take place in Derbyshire and the Peak District, so the tradition at Bisley in Gloucestershire is very unusual for its location. Every Ascension Day afternoon there is a short service in All Saints Church, then pupils in antique costume from Bisley Blue Coat School form a processon through the streets to the wells carrying decorated bearings, accompanied by the clergy and a silver band. The bearings consist of flower covered letters spelling ASCENSION and the date as well as hoops and Stars of David, and you can view them in the school playground before the service, after which a procession follows the local band down to the wells where the bearings are hung up. A blessing and singing follow beside the flower bedecked wells, then all are welcome to a tea provided by the WI inside the Village Hall.The wells were restored in 1863 and the tradition has been upheld ever since.
8th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2026) - 10am-1pm
16th - Rush Sunday procession and service - St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6RA It's the most colourful Bristol procession with the City Swordbearer carrying the Pearl Sword wearing his Elizabethan Cap of Maintenance. The Lord Mayor, Lady Mayoress, and City Councillors wear their scarlet robes and carry posies of spring flowers, which originally were nosegays of herbs for protection against infection. The eight City Maces are carried by an escort of Police Macebearers under command of a Sergeant at Mace. Held at 11am on Whitsunday, the procession can be viewed in the area of the church entrance from Redcliffe Way.
17th - Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling - Coopers Hill Nature Reserve near Birdlip, Gloucestershire The world-famous Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling event is not for the faint-hearted. Each year, daring contestants chase a rolling wheel of Double Gloucester cheese down the steep hill, reaching speeds of up to 70 mph (112 km/h).
21st - Cotswold Olimpick Games - Dover’s Hill, Weston Subedge, Chipping Campden Robert Dover’s Cotswold Olimpick Games is a celebration of the original games held here first in 1612. Over time the games have evolved, but the spirit remains the same. Their political importance has long disappeared, but they are proof that Britain’s modern Olympic history began before the Civil War, in the time of Shakespeare, long before de Coubertin’s 1896 revival. 4pm - sunset.
22nd - Scuttlebrook Wake - The Square, Chipping Campden, GL55 6AL There is a procession of the Scuttlebrook May Queen from Littleworth to the square, pulled on her cart by the Campden Morris Dancers, accompanied by her four attendants and a page boy. She is followed by decorated floats and a fancy dress parade and all shops and houses along the route are encouraged to enter a window competition. The Queen is crowned in the square and then she presents prizes to the followers with the best fancy dress. After this the square is filled with entertainment from Maypole Dancing, Country Dancing and Morris Dancing. For the rest of the day it is the fun of the fair with Leysbourne full of traditional fair rides and stalls.
Also look out for (provisionally):
- Severn Vale Art Trail - Thornbury and surrounding villages
- Abbey Hill Steam Rally - Yeovil Showground, BA22 9TA
- 116th Bristol 1904 Arts Annual Paintings Exhibition - The Red Lodge, Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5LJ
- Randwick Cheese Rolling - St John The Baptist Randwick, GL6 6JQ
- The 165th North Somerset Show - North Somerset Showground, Wraxall, BS48 1NE
- Randwick Wap - The Green, Randwick, GL11 5SN
- Bradford on Avon Green Man Festival - Bradford-on-Avon BA15 1DE
- Upfest - Bedminster
- 54th Chippenham Folk Festival - Chippenham
June 2027
1st-27th - Lacock by Martin Parr - Fox Talbot Museum, Lacock Abbey, SN15 2LG A vivid portrait of contemporary Britain as experienced through a single Wiltshire village. Photographs created by renowned British photographer, Martin Parr (1952-2025), during spring and summer of 2025. Parr's lens has created a deeply human portrait of the village, its people and its rhythms of daily life. It is also his final major commission, as Parr died at the end of 2025. The exhibition has been developed in collaboration with Magnum Photos and the Martin Parr Foundation, supported by the National Trust’s photo printing partner CEWE.
6th - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: February, March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
12th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2026) - 10am-1pm
Also look out for (provisionally):
- Appleby Horse Fair - Appleby in Westmorland
- Thornbury Sailing Club Regatta - Thornbury Sailing Club, Oldbury-on-Severn
- The Dig For Victory Show - The North Somerset Showground, Wraxall, BS48 1NE
- Wales & West Photography Show - International Convention Centre, Newport, NP18 1DE
- Wessex Midsummer Vintage Show - Greenhill Farm, Southwick, Wilts BA14 9RH
- Chipping Sodbury Classic Car Run - Chipping Sodbury Clock Tower
- Berkeley Show - The Showground, Castle Meadow, Berkeley
July 2027
4th - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
10th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
Also look out for (provisionally):
- The Three Photographers - Centrespace Gallery & Studios, 6 Leonard Lane, Bristol, BS1 1EA
- Tyndale Photography Club Photography Exhibition - Dursley Methodist Church, Castle Street, Dursley, GL11 4BS
- Howick Horse Trials - Howick Farm, Itton, nr Chepstow, NP16 6BL
- RHS Badminton Flower Show - Badminton, GL9 1DD
- Goodwood Festival of Speed - Goodwood House, PO18 0PX
- Bristol Pride - Various locations
- Bristol Harbour Festival - Bristol Floating Harbour and vicinity
- Royal Welsh Show - Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, LD2 3SY
- British Wildlife Photography Awards 2027 - Nature in Art, GL2 9PA
- Welland Steam & Country Rally - Welland, Worcestershire. WR13 6NG
August 2027
1st - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
14th - Clevedon Cars and Coffee - Clevedon, North Somerset: Queen's Square (cars 1890-1959); Sixways (cars 1960-1999); Saltouse Pub (cars 2000-2025) - 10am-1pm
30th - Football in the river at Bourton-on-the-Water - "One of the most unique and entertaining traditions in the Cotswolds—our annual Football in the River event. This quirky and beloved local tradition has become a highlight of the summer, drawing crowds from near and far to the picturesque village of Bourton-on-the-Water".
Also look out for (provisionally):
- British Wildlife Photography Awards 2027 - Nature in Art, GL2 9PA
- Thornbury Sailing Club Club Week - Thornbury Sailing Club, Oldbury-on-Severn
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta - Ashton Court
- Chepstow Show - Chepstow Racecourse
- Tough Mudder South West - Badminton Estate GL9 1DD
- Bristol Anime & Gaming Con - Mercure Grand Hotel, Broad St, Bristol BS1 2EL
- Oakfield Farm Heavy Horses Open Day - Oakfield Farm, Green Lane, Rangeworthy GL12 8BD