The National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port, Gloucester Docks and Stoke Bruerne bring the history of Britain’s waterways to life.
Through interactive displays, recordings of former dock and canal workers, archive film footage and exhibits you can explore the fascinating story of this revolutionary transport system.
Climb aboard historic boats and discover what life was like living and working on our waterways. Our collection of historic boats, the largest in the world, includes narrowboats, canal and river tugs, concrete barges and a steam powered dredger.
And, as each museum is housed in a historic waterways location you can see how our canals are used today.
Packed full with things to do, each museum has special workshops,
courses and activities on offer throughout the year.
Family Fun Weekend Gloucester Docks
19th & 20th July 2008
A weekend of family fun celebrating the re-launch of the museum and the start of the school summer holidays! Read more >
Roy Bailey Concert Thursday 3rd July 2008 at 8.15pm
Ellesmere Port
Roy Bailey makes a rare appearence in the region, with his special evening of Folk songs. Read more >
Hidden Treasures Stoke Bruerne
From 1st June 2008
A unique opportunity to view a fascinating collection of photographs from the Stoke Bruerne archive. Read more >
Cruise to Saul Junction Canal Festival Gloucester Docks
5th & 6th July 2008
Travel by boat from the museum and enjoy a great day out at the West's largest canal festival. Read more >
WOW Weekend Stoke Bruerne
Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th July 2008
Come and join in the Wild Over Waterways activities at the National Waterways Museum Stoke Bruerne Read more >
The Waterways Trust The National Waterways Museum is operated by The Waterways Trust, a charity dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting the nation's waterways and its heritage.For more information
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Learning
The National Waterways Museum brings the story of the waterways to life for schools and students of all ages. Our education programmes link with English, Maths, Science, Technology, the Arts and, of course History.
The National Waterways Museum is operated by The Waterways Trust, a charity dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting the nation's waterways and its heritage.
students of all ages. 
