Free summer holiday activities for kids in Worcester and Gloucester
Looking for free summer holiday activities for kids in Worcester or Gloucester? Severn Rivers Trust is running a series of hands-on river workshops this July and August, designed for children aged 5 to 10 and their grown-ups.
These outdoor sessions are a great way to explore your local rivers, learn about water and wildlife, and enjoy quality time together in nature.
Whether you’re based in Worcester, Gloucester or nearby, our riverside workshops offer a fresh and meaningful way to spend time outdoors this summer.
Why choose these local summer activities for kids?
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Free to attend – no cost, just book and come along
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Designed for families – perfect for 5 to 10 year olds
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Based in Worcester and Gloucester – right on your doorstep
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Packed with nature and science – pond dipping, river stories, eco experiments
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Run by river experts – fun, safe and friendly sessions
Parents across Worcestershire and Gloucestershire tell us how valuable these workshops are for combining play with learning and encouraging children to care about the world around them.
What is Mizuiku?
These workshops are part of Mizuiku, an international water education programme created by Suntory. Mizuiku means “learning about water” in Japanese. It’s all about helping children understand how important rivers are and how to look after them. Severn Rivers Trust is proud to deliver Mizuiku here in the UK through fun, free events in local communities.
What to expect
Each workshop runs for around two hours and includes hands-on, outdoor activities. Choose from four themes:
River Wildlife
Pond dip for freshwater creatures, learn about fish migration and make a riverfly to take home.
Eco Detectives
Test water quality, explore pollution and try Japanese water marbling art.
Wonderful Water
Follow the water cycle, solve a river engineering challenge and grow your own mini forest.
Water Hero Academy
Explore climate change, experiment with green spaces and design your own Water Hero magnet.
Workshops are best for ages 5 to 10, but siblings are welcome. Each child must be with a supervising adult.
Where and when
📍 Worcester – Diglis Island
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21 July – River Wildlife
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23 July – Eco Detectives
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25 July – Wonderful Water
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28 July – Water Hero Academy
📍 Gloucester – Alney Island
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30 July – River Wildlife
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1 August – Eco Detectives
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4 August – Wonderful Water
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8 August – Water Hero Academy
Each session runs at 10am and 1pm. All are free but must be booked in advance.
👉 Book your free session on Eventbrite
About the venues
Diglis Island, Worcester
A historic island on the River Severn, transformed into a peaceful place for river learning. Access via footbridge. Toilets on site.
Alney Island, Gloucester
A large wetland nature reserve with river views, full of wildlife and wildflowers. Meet at Alney Island Car Park. No toilets on site, but Gloucester Quays is a short walk away.
Who we are
Severn Rivers Trust is a local charity working to protect and improve the River Severn and its tributaries. We run community events and education programmes to help people connect with rivers and understand how to care for them.
These workshops are delivered in partnership with Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I as part of the global Mizuiku water education programme.
Learn more about our work at www.severnriverstrust.com
Don’t miss out
If you’re searching for free things to do with kids in Worcester or Gloucester this summer, these river workshops are a perfect fit.
Places are limited and some sessions are already nearly full – book now to avoid missing out.
👉 Click here to book your free summer holiday activity
We look forward to welcoming you and your family to the river this summer.
