Stonehouse Town Council

Stonehouse Civic Carol Singing
2025-12-20 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Town Green
Stonehouse Civic Carol Singing with the Nailsworth Silver Band. There will also be Mince Pies!

Nature & Environment Day on the Ship Inn Community Space
2026-06-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Ship Inn Community Space, Bristol Road, Stonehouse, GL10 2AF
A fun, nature-themed day of activities on the Ship Inn Community Space. There will be a tree walk with John Parker, 2 x herb walks, story-telling and 2 x ‘Find out about fossils’ talks. There is also an evening Bat walk at 21.10pm.
Stalls include:
Transition Stroud with Pedal Power ebikes
Stroud Valleys Project
Warm and Well
Field fresh skin care
Bat conservation
Butterfly conservation
Wildlife Trust
Andrew Hussey – local author of nature-themed children’s books
Colouring in sheets for children
Refreshments
Bubble & Brew Coffee Cart
BBQ
Fresh Brew Standard
Heavens Candifloss
Walks & Talks
Storytelling
Herb walks
Tree walk
Fossil presentations
Discovering Bats

Ship Inn Regatta
2026-08-02 11:00 - 15:00 | Ship Inn Community Space, Bristol Road, Stonehouse, GL10 2AF
Did you know that back in the 1890s, Stonehouse hosted an annual canalside regatta featuring greasy pole climbs and duck hunts? And that if you fell in the water you ended up becoming ‘Mayor’ for the day!
On Sunday 2nd August, Ship Inn Community Space – Spice, are officially reviving this historic tradition with a modern, pirate-themed twist!
Join them for a fantastic day of family fun, live music, and activities on and off the water.
When: Sunday, 2nd August
Time: 11am – 3pm
Free admission
Here is what they have lined up for you:
On the water
Their canoe taster sessions are now fully booked, but don’t worry, spaces may become available! Come and spectate – they’ve got a commentator lined up and our Mayor will be on hand for medal ceremonies!
You can still get out on the water and join the fun. Cotswold Boatmobility will be there with their fantastic Katakanus – stable, twin-hulled boats that are virtually impossible to capsize and safe for all ages. No pre-booking required for these, just turn up all day to try them out!
Canalside live music stage
Flying Guitars: Beautiful Spanish guitar instrumentals
Big Sound: Upbeat folk tunes and David Bowie covers
Harry Browns Boys: Brilliant sea shanties straight from Bristol (the birthplace of our very own ‘Blackbeard, the pirate’) to get everyone singing along!
For the little pirates
– Children’s games hosted by Active Lifestyles gym
– Pirate-themed arts and crafts with local signwriter Mark Amis
– A land-based duck scavenger hunt
Fancy dress competition
Dust off your tricorn hats and eyepatches! Fancy dress is highly encouraged, and they have special prizes waiting for the most convincing pirates on the day. Ooh arrh!
Come along to relax by the canal, enjoy nature, celebrate their beautifully restored community space.
Toilets on site – including disabled
Please use public transport (Buses 62/65 or Stonehouse Train Station or cycle) or walk to the event. Limited parking in Stonehouse High Street Car Park.

Stonehouse Walking Festival 2026
2026-09-04 - 2026-09-13 | Stonehouse, United Kingdom
We are looking forward to our 7th festival from 4-13th September 2026. We will once again be celebrating the wide range of scenic walks possible around the Stonehouse area, also showcasing some walks having added specialised interest. The Festival offers free, guided group walks, including: level field and woodland footpaths, gently rolling fields, scenic views, canal, river and rail trails, walks for restricted mobility, family fun walk, history walk, tree walks, picnics, pub and cafe stops.
​Brochures will be available in Stonehouse from July at the Town Hall, Library, Co-op, Cotswold Canals Trust Bookshop and in Share and Repair.
Download our 2026 Walk Schedule
Download our 2026 Brochure
Please read our guidelines before choosing your walks with us.
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