Hops, apples and grapes

Join us on Saturday 3rd October 2026 for 'Hops, apples and grapes', our in-person event all about Gloucestershire's local brewers, cider makers and wine growers. The event will see a talk and a document display about local breweries, and of course free refreshments. 

Booking is essential for the talk.

Book your places on the talk here

What will happen on the day?

• Live talk of the day: 1:30pm
• Document Display of archive records relating to the historical drinking and making of beer, cider and wine all held within Gloucestershire Archives
• Free refreshments, donations welcome
• Treading grapes or incarcerated at the local penitentiary for being drunk and disorderly? Discover your personal heritage with the Gloucestershire Family History Resource Centre, open from 10am. 

Talk of the day

• 13:30: The history of Gloucestershire breweries by Amber Patrick 

Booking is essential for the talk. Book your place by clicking here.