Worcestershire · Outdoor

Gheluvelt Park

Playgrounds, formal gardens and riverside conservation space in north Worcester.

Splash pad closed for the autumn and winter under the published council schedule. The park’s dry play and walking areas are separate.

Admission snapshot
Free park visit · limited free parking
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Weather
Outdoor
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Visitor rating
★ 4.6/5
355 Tripadvisor reviews · Checked 1 October 2026
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Your day out

The formal park opens dawn to dusk; the riverside conservation area has separate 24-hour access. Play areas cater for younger and older children. The council’s splash-pad schedule lists closure from 2 September until May; choose dry play and walks for an autumn visit.

Age guidance: All ages

Facilities: Mostly surfaced wheelchair-accessible paths. Toilets, accessible toilet and baby changing at Sons of Rest pavilion near the splash pad; check toilet hours. Disabled parking is listed on Waterworks Road and Barbourne Lane.

Location: Gheluvelt Park, Barbourne Road / Waterworks Road, Worcester, WR1 3EZ

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What visitors say

★ 4.6/5 · 355 Tripadvisor reviews

Sampled visitors enjoy the park, café stops and summer splash play. Some describe busy water-play areas. These are seasonal accounts: the council’s current schedule, rather than a summer review, determines splash-pad availability.

Read the full Tripadvisor reviews · Snapshot checked 1 October 2026. Summary of sampled reviews, not a complete consensus.

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