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The Canal & River Trust is delighted to welcome you to Better By Water, in the Gloucester Docks on 20 June 2026.

Spend a summer Saturday in the historic Gloucester Docks. This free, family-friendly event is designed to bring the community together to enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits of being by the water.

Activities include:
Paddle sports taster sessions
✏ Family crafts and interactive play zones
‍♀Traditional sports day activities
The @glosgatewaytrust smoothie bike
Music and chill out zones

And plenty more to explore for all ages!

When: 20 June 2026, 12pm – 5pm
Where: Orchard Square, outside the National Waterways Museum Gloucester.
Cost: Free, just drop in! But keep an eye on the National Waterways Museum Gloucester social media to find out how to book paddling taster sessions.

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Better by Water - FREE family fun day

Type:Free Event

National Waterways Museum Gloucestee, Llanthony Warehouse, Gloucester Docks, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2EH

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Opening Times

Season (20 June 2026)
Day	Times
Saturday	12:00	- 17:00

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