The Canal Museum at The Canal Museum Stoke Bruerne01604 862229workCanalFollow the story of Britain's canals from the great engineers and navvies who created them, to the boat families, leggers and lock keepers who lived and worked on them. You'll find models of working boats, traditional clothing , canal crafts, a re-creation of a boat builder's workshop, beautiful old signs and more.
Stoke Bruerne holds example of painted ware and other canal rafts, canal-side signs, traditional clothing, and specialist tools. Many of the objects in our collection are designated of national importance. There is a fine collection of models of working boats including barges, narrow boats, tugs and butties. Models include one of a short-lived inclined lift at nearby Foxton, and another of the remarkable Claverton Pumping Station. Outside the museum on the canal you can see narrowboat 'Sculptor', a craft which is one of the thousands or so listed on the UK's National Historic Boat Register.
There are two fascinating films to watch - early footage of working boats on the Grand Union Canal and a nostalgic 1970's film with a commentary by Jonny Morris. The Canal Museum, Stoke Bruernenr TowcasterNorthamptonshireNN12 7SEUnited Kingdom52.142393670520-0.914214818740http://www.goleicestershire.com/?dms=3&pid=
The Canal Museum at The Canal Museum Stoke Bruerne
The Canal Museum, Stoke Bruerne, nr Towcaster, Northamptonshire, NN12 7SE
Details
Housed on two floors of a historic corn mill, The Canal Museum provides an overview of the history of Britain's canals. The audio guide is the key to understanding the rich waterway heritage of Stoke Bruerne and the Grand Union Canal.
Opening details
Summer Season April to October Open daily, 10am to 5pm
Winter Season November to March Wednesday to Friday, 11am to 3pm Saturdays and Sundays, 11am to 4pm
Prices
Adult £4.75 Concession** £3.80 Child (5-16) £2.75 Under 5s free Family Tickets £12.00 (two adults and up to three children) Groups discounts for parties of 10+
The Canal Museum at The Canal Museum Stoke Bruerne
The Canal Museum at The Canal Museum Stoke Bruerne
01604 862229
Coach parties accepted
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Children welcome
Guided tours for groups
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