Christmas Revels - Steampunks of Gloucestershire

The Steampunks of Gloucestershire are taking over St Mary de Crypt on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November for their Christmas Revels, a two-day event that runs from 10:00 to 17:00 both days. It's their take on a traditional Christmas market, but with a Steampunk twist: a parade through town on Saturday afternoon, a Christmas Saunter with traditional wassailing, and a full programme of music and entertainment across the weekend.

The music comes from Stroud Samba, Andy Saw, Wild-Eyes, and Wicked and Obvious, with Azzia Belly Dancers and Morris Dancing mixed in. There's also Tue Duelling, Teapot Racing, craft workshops, and an armoured combat display. The parade kicks off at 2pm on Saturday, so if you're after that, make sure you're in town by then.

For those who haven't come across them, the Steampunks of Gloucestershire — or the SoG, as they're known — started in 2016 as a community group for Steampunks and the Steampunk-curious across the county. Since 2020 they've partnered with the Folk of Gloucester to run events that raise money to preserve their venue, with 100% of the profits going towards saving and maintaining it. So far that's added up to more than £15,000 for the Folk, £1,400 for St Mary de Crypt, and £2,500 for the Woodchester Mansion Trust. The group recently moved its centre of operations to St Mary de Crypt, and all its events are family-friendly and free during the daytime.

So, that's the Christmas Revels at St Mary de Crypt on Southgate Street, GL1 1TP, Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November, 10:00 to 17:00. Admission is free.