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Diglis Island Open Days

Starts: 25 August 2025

Ends: 25 August 2025

1pm-4pm

Diglis Island, Diglis Dock Road, Worcester WR5 3BS

Step onto this secret island in the Severn to explore the renovated Victorian lock gate workshop.

Learn about the island’s history and discover the role it plays today in the conservation of rare fish in the river!

As part of the Worcester Festival, we will be holding a special island open sessions. Step onto this secret island in the Severn to explore the renovated Victorian lock gate workshop. Learn about the island’s history and discover the role it plays today in the conservation of rare fish in the river! Diglis Island Guides will be on hand to tell you about the history of the island or you are welcome to take a self-guided tour.

This is a drop-in event. No ticket required however, due to limited capacity on the island, visitors may experience a short wait to enter the island.

Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

Please note these sessions are for the island only

Accessibility: Diglis Island is accessed via ramps onto two narrow lock walkways. These are suitable for some wheelchairs and pushchairs, although may not be accessible for larger vehicles (such as mobility scooters). A narrow wheelchair will be available to anybody who wishes to use this to cross the lock gates.

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Last Edited: 11 July 2025

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