Events at Gloucester Museum

February Half Term & Gloucester Folk Trail

This February, the National Waterways Museum Gloucester is taking part in the Gloucester Folk Trail, alongside a new photography exhibition and a family-friendly model boat trail inspired by the River Severn.

Gloucester Folk Trail at the Museum

Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 February 2026

As part of the Gloucester Folk Trail, the museum will be filled with traditional music, storytelling and gentle walks around the docks, led by our knowledgeable volunteers.

Live Folk Music - Saturday 14 February

Enjoy free live folk music sessions inside the museum from 1pm, featuring: Discovery (1pm); Unearthed (2pm) & Songbird Anna - Bloodlines and Ballads (3pm)

Tall Tales of Gloucester Walks

A relaxed guided walk exploring both factual and fantastical stories of Gloucester Docks.

Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 February, 11:30am & 2:00pm. Free to attend, but booking is essential (please visit the Activity Hub pages for details)

Folk Tales of Gloucester - Children’s Storytelling

Family-friendly storytelling sessions inside the museum, with tales and simple activities inspired by Gloucestershire folklore.

The Gloucester Folk Trail brings together musicians, artists and storytellers from across the county, celebrating traditional folk music, performance and craft in venues throughout the city. View the full Folk Trail programme: www.gloucesterbid.uk/gloucester-folk-trail

Encounters with the Severn

Photography Exhibition | 5 February - 11 April 2026

Throughout February and beyond, visitors can explore Encounters with the Severn, a photographic exhibition reflecting the changing life and landscapes of Britain’s longest river.

Created by Cheltenham Camera Club, one of England’s oldest photographic societies, the exhibition follows the River Severn along its 220-mile journey - from its source near Llanidloes to the point where it meets the waters between the Avon and the Usk.

The images capture moments of industry, movement and quiet reflection, offering a snapshot of the river and its communities in the early twenty-first century, where history and modern life sit closely together.

All Aboard the Severn!

Family Model Boat Trail February - April

Alongside the photography exhibition, families can explore the River Severn through a model boat trail, launching during February half term.

Created by volunteer David, the trail features seven hand-crafted model boats (each around 40cm long), taking visitors on an imagined journey from Bridgnorth to Oldbury-on-Severn.

Pick up a trail sheet and search for the boats positioned around the museum, discovering the working craft of the River Severn as you explore the galleries.