Latest News and Events - 13th November 2026
Christmas Craft Market - Saturday 28th November
Phoenix Cafe Bar are hosting a Christmas Craft Market from 1pm - 4pm. 3 rooms of stallholders selling everything from handcrafted gifts and lots more including a visit from Santa! With free entry come on down and take a look and get your Christmas shopping started.
Phoenix Cafe Bar Family Christmas Disco
Get into the spirit and join us at the Phoenix Family Christmas Disco with DJ Rossy on Friday 18th December 6pm - 9pm. Fun for all the family, entry is free.
Phoenix Cafe Bar Christmas Lunch
Phoenix Cafe Bar are doing a traditional Christmas Lunch, served lunchtimes, on selected Thursdays and Fridays during late November and December. For groups of 6 or more people. Limited spaces and booking required. For further information and to book talk to our Phoenix Cafe Bar staff.
Festive Fair
Laura Williams is organising a Festive Fair on Saturday 5th December from 10am to Noon. Encouraging crafty kids and supporting family businesses within the home ed community. Enjoy shopping unique Christmas gifts while supporting talented teens, budding bakers, craft kids and families in business.
Gloucester Fossil Festival
Fossil Dude is holding the annual fossil festival on Sunday 6th December from 10am to 4pm. Local traders selling fossils, rocks, crystals and minerals. Free entry.
Festive Fair
Laura Williams is organising a Festive Fair on Saturday 5th December from 10am to Noon. Encouraging crafty kids and supporting family businesses within the home ed community. Enjoy shopping unique Christmas gifts while supporting talented teens, budding bakers, craft kids and families in business.
Gloucester Fossil Festival
Fossil Dude is holding the annual fossil festival on Sunday 6th December from 10am to 4pm. Local traders selling fossils, rocks, crystals and minerals. Free entry.
Special Offers on Room Rental for Events
We have two great special offers at present for casual hirers who want to book an event:
For Children’s parties - up to age 13 - we are offering a special rate for hire of our Main Hall or Lindsey Room/Tickner Studio combination at £27 per hour. Weekdays as well as weekends too! Our smaller rooms are available at discounted rates too.
For Adult events - we are offering 20% off our normal room rates for bookings made by the end of December as long as you spend at least £120 on room rental before the discount is applied. Event date can be after December but must be booked before end December. Excludes existing bookings. Discount Code: ADULT26 . Terms and conditions apply.
Contact us on 01452 301942 or email admin@abbeydale.org.uk for more information.
Contact us on 01452 301942 or email admin@abbeydale.org.uk for more information.
Are you looking for a bright, modern, flexible space to host your next event in Gloucester?
Whether you would like to hold a meeting, carry out training, run a sports or social club, or simply celebrate with family and friends, the Centre has a space for you.
We can provide a wide range of equipment and services, including party packages, and refreshments made on site by our very own Phoenix Cafe. Contact our friendly staff today to discuss how we can help you make your event a success.
Abbeydale Community Association was established in 1978 and the centre opened in 1985. The association is now a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, (CIO) which enables the ACA to conduct its business effectively and efficiently for the benefit of the community. The centre offers affordable and flexible facilities for hire to a wide range of casual and regular users.
The centre is managed by a Board of Trustees who are all volunteers. Day to day operations are conducted by a team of staff covering administration, premises and hospitality functions.