Summer of Socks was a community arts and sustainability programme, built around the simple idea of using socks as a creative and environmental theme. Through a mix of lively performances, playful trails and hands-on workshops, the programme invites people of all ages to see their high street, and everyday objects, in a new way.
The Summer of Socks took place in Summer 2026! Have a look below for more details about the different events!
The Sock Show
An eye-catching acrobatic performance will bring bursts of energy and colour to high streets in Chipping Sodbury, Hanham, Kingswood, Staple Hill, Thornbury and Yate throughout July and August. Full of movement, humour and a touch of the unexpected, transforming familiar spaces into stages – inviting people to stop and enjoy something a bit different.
The Sock Trails
Sock-themed trails were run across Chipping Sodbury, Downend, Filton, Kingswood, Hanham, Thornbury, Staple Hill and Yate throughout the school summer holidays, offering a fun and engaging way to discover the local area – perfect for little explorers (and big ones too).
“ Really fun and creative”
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The Sock Activity Pack
Read online, or download and print our booklet to find creative ways to re-use your socks. At the end, you’ll find a buffet of wonderful clubs and spaces in and around South Gloucestershire where you can nurture your sustainability and creativity.
The Sock Workshops
At the heart of Summer of Socks was a focus on making and mending. Free workshops in Chipping Sodbury, Downend, Hanham, Kingswood, Staple Hil and Filton offered an opportunity to get hands-on, learn new skills and get creative. Participants learnt how to repair and renew clothes at a darning workshop or transform worn-out socks into fun, unexpected creations at a craft workshop.
“ Fantastic workshop. Really friendly facilitators, we leant a new life skill thank you!”
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