The National Waterways Museum, Gloucester Docks
The canals in the eighteenth century were like our motorways today. The
hard toil in building and working these waterways enabled the
industrial revolution that put Britain at the centre of world trade.
So who worked on the waterways? People from all different
backgrounds - rich and poor. The rich were investors and the brains
behind the development of the canals, while the working classes gave
hard labour as navvies and boatmen.
At this award-winning, recently refurbished museum, you can discover the history of the people that worked on the waterways, the environment around the waterways and get on board some examples of the boats of the waterways. As part of the refurbishment the hands-on element has been enhanced to encourage more family participation, which is strengthened with events throughout the year.
- Find out what it is like to work and live on a boat
- Paint your own narrowboat and learn about the engineering through interactive technology
- Climb aboard our historic boats
- Meet "Waterway Will" who will help you learn more about the waterways
- Join in our trails and workshops
- Enhance your stay with a boat trip (peak season) or a visit to the cafe or giftshop
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Admission £3.95, £3.50 concs, £2.75 child, under 5's FREE, £12 family | Allow 2 - 3 hrs for a visit |
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Open Apr - Oct 10am - 5pm | Nov - Mar 11am - 4pm (closed Christmas Day)
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Find us at Llanthony Warehouse, Gloucester Docks GL1 2EH
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Tel: 01452 318200 | gloucester@thewaterwaystrust.org.uk | www.nwm.org.uk |
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