Percy Peacock Colouring Competition
2026-08-26 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | The Pod, Friary Walk/ Worcester TIC /Worcester Festival Website
Oh no – Percy’s all washed out and he needs you to colour him back in! Download a colour-me-in Percy form from below (available from 17th August) or grab one from the Tourist Information Centre or The Pod, Friary Walk (formally Crowngate) and go as wild as you like putting him back to his full technicolour glory! Crayons, paint, feathers, sparkles…anything goes! Then take a snap of your work of art and email it to marketing@worcesterfestival.co.uk or drop it in to the Tourist Information Centre or The POD, Friary Walk. The entries will be judged in three different categories, 2-5 year olds, 6-9 year olds and 10 and over. The winners of each category will win a Paint-Your-Own-Pottery session for 4 people at the Museum of Royal Worcester. Relax and try out your artistic skills in an inspiring setting. Choose a mug or small plate to paint.
By entering, you automatically give us permission to display entries on The Worcester Festival’s website and social and printed media. Personal information such as child’s full name and age will be redacted from entries.

Family Prize Quiz Trail
2026-08-26 00:00 - 23:59 | The Pod, Friary Walk/ Worcester TIC /Worcester Festival Website
Download your form below (available from 17th August) or pop to the Tourist Information Centre or The Pod, Friary Walk (formally Crowngate) and follow the instructions to be taken on a tour around Worcester. The walk starts and finishes at the Guildhall. The walk is just a little more than a mile.
Answer the questions as you go and when you have finished you can 1) Hand it in at the Tourist Information Office (if open) OR 2) Email it to marketing@worcesterfestival.co.uk. The first entry out of the hat will win a gift voucher for 4 people to play at High School Arcade, Worcester!

Friary & Chapel Walk Percy Trail
2026-08-26 00:00 - 23:59 | The Pod, Friary Walk/ Worcester TIC /Worcester Festival Website
Percy’s all over the shop! Throughout the Festival, find Percy the Peacock’s cheeky face in 20 shops in Chapel & Friary Walk Shopping Centre (formally Crowngate) to be in with a chance of winning a special Worcester Festival prize! Even better – it’s completely free to enter! Download your form below (available from the 17th August) or pop to the Tourist Information Centre or the Pod in Friary Walk and when you have finished you can 1) Hand it in at the Tourist Information Office (if open) OR 2) Email it to marketing@worcesterfestival.co.uk.
The winner of the competition will win a voucher for an hours bounce session at The Buzz, Worcester for up to 6 people.

Worcester Festival Wildlife Photography Competition
2026-08-26 00:00 - 23:59 | Worcester Festival Website
Take a photo in and around Worcester during the Festival and email it to marketing@worcesterfestival.co.uk with your name and phone number.
Simple as that! A winner and 2 runners up will be chosen. 1st prize will win a £30 gift voucher St. Peter’s Garden Centre Vouchers, 2nd place £20 St. Peter’s Garden Centre Vouchers, 3rd place £10 St. Peter’s Garden Centre Voucher.
The photograph must be taken between the 21st and 31st August. You cannot be a professional photographer. By entering, you automatically give us permission for your photograph(s) to be displayed on The Worcester Festival website, social media and in The Worcester News. The photo must be of a wild bird, animal or insect, not a pet or domestic animal. You can enter a maximum of two photographs.
Photo by last years winner: Natalie Kelly

Pet Photography Competition
2026-08-26 00:00 - 23:59 | Worcester Festival Website
Snap a picture of your pooch, kitten, hamster, lizard, rabbit, or other domestic animal and email it to marketing@worcesterfestival.co.uk. This competition will be judged in 3 categories 1. Cutest Cat 2. Cutest Dog and 3. Cutest pet (not a cat or dog)! By entering, you are giving automatically giving us permission to display entries on the Festival website, social media pages and in the Worcester News.
Photo of Bow the dog by Jennifer Hughes last years winner of cutest dog

Worcester Festival Litter Pick
2026-08-26 00:00 - 23:59 | Worcester City Centre
On any day of this year’s Festival, have a family litter pick-up in your area. Take a photo and email it to marketing@worcesterfestival.co.uk and be in with a chance of winning a £20 voucher for Pack It In Zero Waste and a Voucher for Redpoint Worcester for up to 6 people to enjoy an hours climbing session.

Reindeer Court Percy Trail
2026-08-26 00:00 - 23:59 | Reindeer Court, WR1 2DS
Percy’s got himself all over Worcester this year, throughout the Festival, see if you can find Percy the Peacock’s cheeky face in 10 shops windows in Reindeer Court to be in with a chance of winning an medium under the sea potion kit from Fizz Potz! Even better – it’s completely free to enter! Download your form below (avaliable from the 17th Aug) or pop to the Tourist Information Centre or the Pod in Friary Walk and when you have finished you can 1) Hand it in at the Tourist Information Office (if open) OR 2) Email it to marketing@worcesterfestival.co.uk.

Percy the Peacock!
2026-08-26 00:00 - 23:59 | Worcester City Centre
Look out for Percy the Peacock every day of the Festival out and about on his travels, especially at weekends. Percy absolutely loves posing for photographs, so be sure to have your picture taken with him, whatever your age, and share your favourite #percypics with us on Facebook, X, and Instagram! He’ll be giving out Festival stickers and posing for photos in the city centre, weather permitting. (Peacocks don’t like the rain!)

Worcester Heritage Trial
2026-08-26 00:00 - 23:59 | Tourist Information Centre, The Guildhall, High St,, Worcester, WR1 2EY
Download and print out the heritage map at home by clicking here or purchase the leaflet from the Tourist Information Centre for 50p and follow the map around points of historic interest in this beautiful city.

Mr Moolo's Magic Show!
2026-08-26 00:00 - 23:59 | Worcester Festival Website
Watch Mr Moolo’s Magic show for 2026! Perfect video to keep the little ones happy!
Watch the video from 21st August.
Click here to watch the video!

St Richard's Hospice Celebration Garden
2026-08-26 00:00 - 23:59 | St Andrew’s Spire Gardens, Deansway, Worcester, WR1 2JD
Hundreds of forget-me-nots will be planted in the gardens of St Andrew’s Spire this summer, raising funds for St Richard’s Hospice. As a symbol of enduring love, the forget-me-not reflects the very heart of hospice care — honouring every life, treasuring every memory, and supporting families with compassion long after a loved one has gone.
The sculptures are handcrafted by Ed Alvis, from his workshop near Evesham and come in a variety of colours.
Visitors can donate to take their own sculpture home when the display comes to an end.

Worcestershire Open Studios
2026-08-26 00:00 - 23:59 | Various Venues Across Worcestershire
Our biggest ever Worcestershire Open Studios Art Week will take place from 22–31 August, with more than 180 artists and makers will open their studios and creative spaces across the county, offering visitors the chance to meet the artists, see how work is made and buy directly from the people who create it. Art Week is free to visit, with many new venues taking part this year. The 2026 Worcestershire Open Studios Art Week map and guide are now live, ready for you to use to plan your Art Week.
The full Open Studios event guide is downloadable below:
WOS26-guide
Use the Art Week Search Map by clicking here.

Worcester Passport
2026-08-26 09:30 - 17:00 | Tourist Information Centre, The Guildhall, High St,, Worcester, WR1 2EY
Collect your free passport from the Tourist Information Centre and start exploring Worcester! Take a tour around Worcester’s iconic buildings and complete your passport. Collect a stamp at each venue and work your way towards earning the History Hound of Worcester Badge!

The Animal Man Show
2026-08-26 10:00 - 10:45 | St Peters Garden Centre, Farm Pear Tree Drive, Norton Rd, Brockhill Village,, Worcester, WR5 2NY, United Kingdom
Tickets: £9.99 per child – Pre-booking is essential
Every Wednesday through August we’ll be holding an unforgettable, interactive experience with The Animal Man Show – a wild adventure that brings the animal kingdom to life for all ages!
Perfect for families, and curious minds, this engaging presentation covers a wide range of fascinating topics. Learn through stories, fun facts, and hands-on encounters.
Meet an amazing line up of animals including reptiles, amphibians, mammals, birds, arachnids, and mini beasts. Expect to get up close with incredible creatures like snakes, lizards, tarantulas, and charming mammals such as skunks, tenrecs, and kinkajous (Honey Bears) – with a beautiful owl always making a special appearance.
Click here to book tickets

Curator Tour
2026-08-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Tudor House Museum, 38 Friar St., Worcester, WR1 2NA
£6 per person
A 40 minute curator led tour around Tudor House delving into the history of the house and its inhabitants from the last 500 years!
Discover this beautiful 16th century timber framed building in the heart of Worcester; home to weavers and clothiers in the Tudor period, a tavern for 300 years and an Air Raid Wardens office during the 1940s.
Only stair access to the first floor
Book tickets by clicking here.

Family Film (PG)
2026-08-26 10:00 - 12:00 | The Hive, Sawmill Cl, The Butts,, Worcester, WR1 3PD
This event is free
Join us for a musical family friendly film, suitable for ages 4+

54321 FAB!
2026-08-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum, Foregate Street, Worcester, WR1 1DT, United Kingdom
Free Entry!
Thunderbirds and friends are coming to Worcester!
Nostalgia for the 1960s has never been stronger than in this incredible display of original puppets, models, art and memorabilia from the much-loved 1960s TV shows of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson. Relive childhood favourites Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, Joe 90, Stingray and more, with this unprecedented opportunity to see original puppets from the shows.
The exhibition is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am – 4pm, and Sunday, 10am – 3pm. Last entry is one hour before closing. This event runs from Saturday 4 July – Sunday 6 September 2026

Bags of Fun – FAB Creations
2026-08-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum, Foregate Street, Worcester, WR1 1DT, United Kingdom
This activity is £2.50, purchase your activity bags from the Art Gallery and Museum shop.
Visiting the 54321 FAB! Exhibition is free.
54321… Bags of Fun are here for the summer holidays! They’re filled with brilliant activities inspired by the summer show 54321! FAB… what will you create?

Make a moving robot craft with split pins to create its moving arms and legs!
Create a FAB solar system spinner paper plate
Build a rescue vehicle with moving wheels

The Summer exhibition and activities run from Saturday 4 July to Sunday 6 September (closed Mondays)

Family Trail | International Rescue
2026-08-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum, Foregate Street, Worcester, WR1 1DT, United Kingdom
This activity is £1, purchase your trail from the Art Gallery and Museum shop. Visiting the Art Gallery and Museum is free.
Come in, junior cadet! Follow the trail around the Art Gallery and Museum to complete the mission inspired by the summer exhibition 54321! FAB, and don’t forget to collect your reward at the end…
Enjoy different activities in a countdown from 10 to take off!
You’ll fill in your ID badge, prepare the rocket, reveal a hidden message, and more.
For children under 5 years old, ask for an adapted trail so they can take part too!
This exhibition and activities related to it runs from Saturday 4 July to Sunday 6 September (closed Mondays)

Family Trail | The Knight’s Quest
2026-08-26 10:00 - 16:00 | The Commandery, Sidbury,, Worcester, WR1 2HU, United Kingdom
General admission applies to all visitors + £1 per family trail (purchase trails in the shop). Free general admission to Season and Worcester Residents’ Pass holders – ask in the shop.
Delve into a summer of medieval fun at The Commandery!
Take part in the Knight’s Quest trail, where you’ll explore the building to find all of the knight’s symbols and complete the mini challenges you find along the way.
A great family day out in Worcester – don’t forget to refuel at Little Al’s Kitchen at The Commandery, the lovely canal-side café on site.
The trail runs Tuesday 14 July – Sunday 30 August 2026 (closed Mondays).

Family Fun | Medieval Summer at The Commandery
2026-08-26 10:00 - 16:00 | The Commandery, Sidbury,, Worcester, WR1 2HU, United Kingdom
General admission applies to all visitors + £2.50 per activity bag (purchase in the shop). Free general admission to Season and Worcester Residents’ Pass holders – ask in the shop.
In the summer holidays, The Commandery is all about medieval times!
Pick up one of the Medieval Summer activity bags and head up to the craft room to get creative.
Choose from:

Decorate your own noble crown and sceptre
Create your own majestic castle
Decorate your own valiant 3D knight and horse

Get some inspiration from The Commandery’s magnificent medieval Great Hall and original wall paintings as you explore the museum.
Don’t forget to refuel at Little Al’s Kitchen at The Commandery, the lovely canal-side café on site.
This event is from Tuesday 14 July – Sunday 30 August 2026 (closed Mondays)

Julia Mathias – Jeweller & Painter
2026-08-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Henry Sandon Hall, Severn St,, Worcester, WR1 2NE
Julia designs and makes pieces inspired by the beauty and form of natural gems. Combining the architectural and the organic, each distinctive piece is unique using beautiful and unusual stones and settings. Some of her work is made using Japanese wax casting. She also paints and make prints, often inspired by her passion for Japanese art and the natural world.
This exhibition is part of the Worcestershire Open Studios Art Week. For more information about Julia’s exhibition please click here.
A full list of exhibitors at The Open Studios can be found below:
WOS26-guide

David Birtwhistle – Painter
2026-08-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Henry Sandon Hall, Severn St,, Worcester, WR1 2NE
After a first one man exhibition in Greenwich in 1970 David continued to exhibit his work during his days as a student and as an architect in a small Worcester practice. Then, following a most encouraging exhibition in Worcester City Art Gallery, David thought that he might consider selling his watercolours for a living.
Historic buildings together with their settings, are his natural choice of subjects. Each image is an exploration, a response to architectural history, recording his own view of the continuing life of interesting and beautiful places, their vitality and decay.
Although many of subjects might be well known, David tries to find new angles and novel aspects even of familiar places.
This exhibition is part of the Worcestershire Open Studios Art Week. For more information about David’s exhibition please click here.
A full list of exhibitors at The Open Studios can be found below:
WOS26-guide

Martina Munn – Artist
2026-08-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Henry Sandon Hall, Severn St,, Worcester, WR1 2NE
Martina is delighted to show her art work with some very talented fellow Worcestershire artists at the amazing Henry Sandon Hall, which is nestled between the famous Worcestershire Porcelain museum and the lovely “Good Roots” cafe. An ideal location to show you an array of art Martina has been working on since she last showed her work at Worcestershire Open Studios.
Martina has a number of paintings which she created as a series, which will sit nicely side by side and some stand alone pieces as well. She works mainly in acrylic and paint either on board or canvas. Martina enjoys acrylics due it’s versatility and the fact it dries rather quickly. She says “this suits her style of painting, which is naive and painterly.” Martina tends to depict every day scenes, objects or people in a humorous way and enjoy experimenting with colour combinations, textures and patterns. She uses bold outlines, which at times give the artwork a somewhat cartoonish style. Martina is a self taught artist and although she has not painted on a regular basis for very long, she has already sold many of my artworks in various galleries and through Instagram.
Martina’s main influences come through observations, a love of fashion, interiors, antiques, people, animals, photography, film and folk art. They all inspire her a great deal and will reflect in her work. Where she is able Martina recycles good quality wooden frames and paints them in beautiful chalk paints and wax such as Annie Sloan, to compliment the art work. If the frame is an original vintage or antique, she often does very little to it and lets it speak for itself. This is Martina’s way of supporting to prevent further landfill and the transformation gives her great joy. Martina says “It would be delightful to see as many people and possibly their dogs (which are welcome too) at Henry Sandon Hall during Worcestershire Open Studios.”
This exhibition is part of the Worcestershire Open Studios Art Week. For more information about Martina’s exhibition please click here.
A full list of exhibitors at The Open Studios can be found below:
WOS26-guide

Richard Delingpole – Painter & Illustrator
2026-08-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Tudor House Museum, 38 Friar St., Worcester, WR1 2NA
As a painter and re-enactor Richard combines these two aspects of his life in a series of paintings started in 2011: The Front to Back series. This series, now running to over 40 paintings, depicts the front and back of different military figures through history. Most are soldiers, but some other roles, such as nurses, are also featured.
If you’re telling the story of a soldier visually and don’t show the back view you’re missing out on what that soldier carried on his back. The paintings are illustrations of military uniforms but also a record of friends I have made in this hobby over the years, as each person depicted is a re-enactor.
Unfortunately I am only able to be present on the 22nd and 29th but the exhibition will be open as advertised in the guide.
This exhibition is part of the Worcestershire Open Studios Art Week. For more information about Susan’s exhibition please click here.
A full list of exhibitors at The Open Studios can be found below:
WOS26-guide

Family Friendly Fun at Greyfriars this summer
2026-08-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Greyfriars House and Garden, 14 Friar St,, Worcester, WR1 2LZ
Admission applies to visit Greyfriars House, event is free when admission is paid.
Enjoy pear themed family fun in the garden at Greyfriars this summer. Please note there are uneven surfaces throughout the site and steps down into the garden.

Kids in Museums - The Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure
2026-08-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Tudor House Museum, 38 Friar St., Worcester, WR1 2NA
This event is free!
Please note last that last entry is at 3.30pm.
Kids and their families are invited on a very special adventure at Tudor House Museum this summer holiday. The Magic Faraway Tree is a free spotter trail from Kids in Museums and Blyton Books, celebrating Enid Blyton’s much loved children’s book series. The book has recently inspired a hit family film, which sees children embarking on an adventure to a variety of magical lands.
Each stop on the trail invites children and their families to explore some of the different worlds of the Magic Faraway Tree – from the Land of Topsy Turvy to the Land of Presents! Expect fun drawing and writing activities, plus prompts designed to spark conversations about what you’ve encountered in the museum. Complete the activity sheet to receive your Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure sticker!
There’s also a special drawing competition. Share your artwork on Instagram or BlueSky with the hashtag #MFTAdventure and tag @kidsinmuseums for a chance to win some fantastic prizes, including a Double National Art Pass Plus Kids courtesy of Art Fund, plus an Enid Blyton book bundle.
Find out more by clicking here

Pottery & Glass Open Studios
2026-08-26 10:00 - 17:00 | 16 Elmdale Road, Worcester, WR3 7PA
As part of Worcestershire Open Studios Art Week our garden and workshops will be open to the public. The garden and gazebo will be full of pottery & glass products to browse and buy. We will be around to chat about how it is made and you can see the workshops where we run pottery wheel, glass fusing, enamelling and stained glass classes all year round.
www.sarahgreeningglass.co.uk.

The Oil & Thread Exhibition
2026-08-26 10:00 - 17:00 | The Coach House Theatre, Grange Rd,, Malverrn, WR14 3HA
This event is free

Throughout July and August visit this exhibition of gorgeous work from many talented local artists.
There will also be a number of art demonstrations:
Jain McKay – Oil painted portraits – Tuesday 4th Aug – 11am – 4pm
Anthea Grenfell Nakorn – Techniques for depicting movement and dance through torn paper collage – Wednesday 5th Aug – 2.30pm – 4.30pm & Wednesday 12th Aug – 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Julia Heron – Gelli plate printing – Thursday 13th Aug – 2pm – 4pm
Anthony McKerr – Stone carving or Dry point preparation on acrylic plates (weather dependent) – Thursday 18th Aug – 10.30am – 12.30pm & Thursday 20th Aug – 10.30am – 12.30pm
The Artisan Spinner – Drop spindle spinning – Saturday 22nd Aug – 12pm – 2pm
This event is part of the Malvern Ink & Curtain Festival for full listing of events during the Ink and Curtain Festival click here.

Summer Trail & Craft
2026-08-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Museum of Royal Worcester, Severn Street, Worcester, WR1 2ND
Free with admission
Experience the museum collections in playful ways with our Summer Trail, self-led craft and sensory experiences to explore tactile objects, scents and musical sounds inspired by porcelain history.
For more information click here.
