Upcoming Events For September 2026 - Cheltenham Open Data

Wednesday 09 September

A History of Gloucester Rugby: An evening with Mike Teague and Friends’

09/09/2026 to 09/09/2026 - Join us as Kingsholm Stadium welcomesMike Teagueand fellow Gloucester Rugby legends for a special evening celebrating the club’s rich history. Hear first-hand stories from their playing days, insights
More info at visitcheltenham.com.

Friday 11 September

Cheltenham Farmers Market

09/26/2025 to 11/27/2026 - You will find Cheltenham’s Farmers’ Market on the pedestrianised area of the Promenade, outside Waterstones, where a string of stalls line the street selling an incredible range of produce […]
More info at visitcheltenham.com.

Practical Fine Art Classes for Adults: Introduction to Drawing

Join our Practical Fine Art for Beginners course and unlock your creativity! Our lessons are tailored for those with little-to-no experience in art, but feel the desire to discover and create. At the end of the course, you will have honed your skills and gained confidence in your ability to produce your own artwork. […]
More info at wilsonmuseum.org.uk.

Saturday 12 September

An Evening with Prue Leith

09/12/2026 to 09/12/2026 - British restaurateur, broadcaster, cookery writer, novelist and chef Prue Leith joins us for an evening of sparkling wit and humour celebrating her book Being Old…and learning to love it! in
More info at visitcheltenham.com.

Wednesday 16 September

Hand Sewing Basics: Applique with Alice Biggadike

Make your own applique design on a square patch. This will be beginner friendly but can be made suitable for more advanced hand sewers if they are up for more challenging techniques. This series of sessions is part of the OFF GRID programme for 14 to 17s only. Further info here.
More info at wilsonmuseum.org.uk.

Sunday 27 September

Join artist and facilitator Debbie Kersley for an hour of slow looking, noticing and sharing. Using a specific approach called Visual Thinking Strategies, we’ll take time to look, talk and listen together in response to a selection of works. Everyone is invited to share what they notice in response to the question, “What’s going […]
More info at wilsonmuseum.org.uk.

Friday 23 October

Grand Museum Reopening: Community Party

Be among the first to step foot in the new collections galleries and explore Cheltenham’s rich heritage before joining the community party. Celebrate the opening of the museum with soft drinks, sandwiches and cakes for everyone! Live music, crafty workshops, conservation station and more will make this a party to remember! 5pm Ribbon Cut […]
More info at wilsonmuseum.org.uk.

Saturday 24 October

Halloween Trail

Something spooky is stirring at the Wilson! Follow our Halloween trail around the galleries and keep your eyes peeled for creepy creatures, mysterious objects and hidden surprises lurking among the galleries. Can you find them all? Pick up your trail map, explore the museum and see what you can discover along the way – […]
More info at wilsonmuseum.org.uk.

Wednesday 28 October

Creative Explorers – October Half Term

An artist led holiday club for 5-11 year olds who love to make, share and play. We will collaborate on engaging individual and group craft projects with a focus on nature, the world around us and free play to encourage creativity, language and expression within the arts. This informal holiday workshop will be fun […]
More info at wilsonmuseum.org.uk.

Friday 30 October

Halloween Party

Get ready for a spooky afternoon of creativity and adventure at The Wilson! Come along for a Halloween craft party packed with creepy, crawly and colourful things to make and do. Head into the wild darkness to discover what creatures might be hiding in the museum… Come in your favourite Halloween costume, get creative […]
More info at wilsonmuseum.org.uk.