Gloucester Docks Activity Hub

Discover our range of activities in the heart of Gloucester at the National Waterways Museum.

Based in the historic Gloucester Docks our new activity hub offers opportunities to have fun, find new experiences and stay active by water.

Enjoy free family activities in the heart of Gloucester Docks. From our Dockside Detectives trail that you can pick up from the Museum to free arts and crafts activities at our 'Let's Create' sessions in the holidays, there's lots to keep children entertained.

Let's Create
Let's Create afternoons at the National Waterways Museum Gloucester. No entry fee required!
Let's Create
Let's Create afternoons at the National Waterways Museum Gloucester. No entry fee required!

Better by Water Community Fun Day Join us in Orchard Square on June 20 for an afternoon of free activities! There's plenty to do including paddle sessions, community art creation, Musicworks bus, Sports Day style fun races, model boats and lots more. Join us between 12pm and 5pm to discover that life really is better by water.

Wellbeing on Sabrina 5

Try yoga, pilates and more on our refurbished static barge Sabrina 5. This intimate and comfortable space offers a calm place in the city centre hosting small group classes, delivered by qualified and experienced instructors.

More information on Sabrina 5 and private hire enquiries

Let's Yoga - Chair Yoga
Experience the integration of mind, body and spirit of traditional Yoga in this chair-based class, suitable for all
Let's Yoga - Chair Yoga
Experience the integration of mind, body and spirit of traditional Yoga in this chair-based class, suitable for all
Let's Yoga - Movement and Mindfullness
Connect your mind and body, feel calmer and be kind to yourself with our free Let's Yoga class
Let's Yoga - Movement and Mindfullness
Connect your mind and body, feel calmer and be kind to yourself with our free Let's Yoga class

It’s about time for myself and my mental health

Canal walks

Led by our lovely local volunteers Let’s Walk is a way to be active, meet people and spend time by water. Our walks are free, fun and friendly! From historical tours to social walks we offer something for everyone, and we welcome both rolling and strolling. Search our latest events below to book your free place.

Let's Walk!
Discover the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal on a free guided walk!
Let's Walk!
Discover the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal on a free guided walk!

Community paddling

Our community paddling hub offers paddling taster sessions in Gloucester Docks on Canadian Canoes, SUP and sit on top kayaks.

Led by our team of qualified volunteers we offer free sessions at our public open days. Book your place on Eventbrite now! If you are a local community or education group interested in a private session please contact [email protected] for enquiries.

With funding from Sport England and the Canoe Foundation our Barge Arm Pontoon in the Docks has been upgraded to offer step free access suitable for wheelchair users, and we seek to offer inclusive and adaptive paddling, enabling everyone to enjoy the water.