Cathedral Stonecarving Festival

Name: Cathedral Stonecarving Festival
Start: 2025-08-23T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-08-25T17:00:00+01:00
Location: 12 College Green, GL1 2LX Gloucester, United Kingdom

Schedule

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 am to Mon, 25 Aug, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

12 College Green, GL1 2LX Gloucester, United Kingdom | Gloucester, EN

August Bank Holiday, Saturday 23 August - Monday 25 August
Join the Cathedral stonemasons this August Bank Holiday for a celebration of craft and skill at Gloucester Cathedral’s Stonecarving Festival, and see heritage in action. The festival will explore the poignant theme of "Peace and Remembrance," marking 80 years since VE Day. Watch apprentices, master masons and talented newcomers alike bring stone to life before your eyes: chiseling, carving and shaping their creations over the course of the weekend.
Enjoy live demonstrations, meet the masons and discover the ancient art that continues to shape Gloucester Cathedral today.
Perfect for all ages with hands-on activities. No booking required. 'Have a go' sessions will be available to take part in throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday.
Donations to the event are appreciated. All proceeds are going to the Cathedral's Cloister Project which aims to protect and conserve the Cathedral's beautiful 14th century medieval Cloister.
With grateful thanks to the Cathedrals Workshop Fellowship (CWF) and Friends of Gloucester Cathedral for their support of this event.