Looking for free family activities in Gloucestershire this summer? We’re back with another exciting programme of events, bringing stories, crafts and free books to children across the county.
Throughout the summer holidays, we’ll be bringing our Not So Secret Book Club to green spaces, community events and HAF events across Gloucestershire. Whether you have a little one who loves storytime or an older child who enjoys getting stuck into a good book, we’d love to see you there!
What is the Not So Secret Book Club?
Our Not So Secret Book Club is suitable for everyone, from tinies to teens. Every session includes:
- Storytime
- Fun crafts
- A special themed treasure hunt
- Plenty of free books for children to take home and enjoy
Many of these sessions also include a free healthy lunch as part of Gloucestershire’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. Best of all, every event is completely free to attend!
Where to find us?
Not So Secret Book Club – no need to book!
Find us at the following locations with our trusty gazebo, free books and activities:
Tuesday 25 August | 11am-1pm
📍 Robinswood Hill, Gloucester, GL4 6SX
Friday 28 August | 10am-12pm
📍 Synwell Playing Field, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7HW
These free events are suitable for everyone and there is no need to book – just turn up. Although we will have our trusty gazebo to provide some shade (or shelter), please make sure to dress appropriately for the weather and bring plenty of water!
Wild Summer Fun Day HAF Events
We’re delighted to be joining World Jungle for their Wild Summer Fun Day events across Stroud and the Cotswolds.
Come along and enjoy our Not So Secret Book Club alongside lots of other exciting activities.
Thursday 24 July | 10am-12:30pm
📍 Woodfields Play Area, Cam, GL11 6LU
Thursday 24 July | 2pm-4:30pm
📍 Synwell Playing Field, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7HQ
Tuesday 29 July | 2pm-4:30pm
📍 St. Michaels Park, Cirencester, GL7 1JT
Wednesday 30 July | 10am-12:30pm
📍 Dolphins Recreation Field, Tetbury, GL8 8AQ
Gloucester City HAF Pop-Up Activity Days
We’re also excited to be returning to the Gloucester City HAF Pop-Up Activity Days.
Alongside our Not So Secret Book Club, you’ll be able to enjoy activities from The Venture and lots of other fantastic local organisations, plus a free healthy lunch, provided by the Eat Well Wagon.
Tuesday 28th July | 10am-2pm
📍 Coney Hill Park, GL4 4PJ
Thursday 30th July | 10am-2pm
📍 The Lannett, GL1 5DF
Friday 31st July | 10am-2pm
📍 Churchdown Skate Park, GL3 2JH
Tuesday 4th August | 10am-2pm
📍 The Pavilion, Kingsway, GL2 2SN
Wednesday 5th August | 10am-2pm
📍 The Venture, GL4 6TY
Thursday 6th August | 10am-2pm
📍 Glevum Park, Abbeydale, GL4 6TY
Friday 7th August | 10am-2pm
📍 Armscroft Park, GL1 3QL
Tuesday 11th August | 10am-2pm
📍 Ayland Gardens, GL1 4BD
Wednesday 12th August | 10am-2pm
📍 The Venture, GL4 6TY
Thursday 13th August | 10am-2pm
📍 Parry Hall Park, GL1 4RZ
Friday 14th August | 10am-2pm
📍 Sebert Street, Kingsholm, GL1 3BS
Tuesday 18th August | 10am-2pm
📍 Holmleigh Park, Tuffley, GL4 0RQ
Visit the Gloucestershire HAF website for the full list of dates, venues and to secure your spot at any of the HAF events: https://familyhubs.gloucestershire.gov.uk/haf
You can also catch us at a community event near you!
We’re delighted to be taking our pop-up Not So Secret Book Club to more community events than ever before this summer.
Come and say hello and browse our selection of free books for children to take home:
Tuesday 21st July | 12pm-3pm
📍 Aspire Family Fun Day, Brockworth Children and Family Centre, Moorfield Road, GL3 4JQ
Wednesday 5th August | 10am-4pm
📍 NCLB Party in the Park, Pittville Park, Cheltenham, GL50 4SH
Saturday 8th August | 12pm-4pm
📍 All Pulling Together Family Fun Day, Stonehouse, GL10 2DJ
Sunday 16th August | 11am-3pm
📍 Bream Book Fair, Bream Sports Club, Lydney, GL15 6JF
Tuesday 18th August | 12pm-3pm
📍 Aspire Family Fun Day, Gardners Lane Children and Family Centre, Cheltenham, GL51 9JW
Sunday 30th August | 12pm-6pm
📍 Long Street Social, Wotton-under-Edge
Make sure to follow us on social media to see what we’re up to and how you can get involved: find us on Facebook and Instagram.
If you’d like to find out more about becoming a volunteer, whether that be hearing children read during school hours or at events during the school holidays, visit our dedicated webpage for volunteers.
