No tours available

The National Waterways Museum’s Easter Historic Boat Gathering takes place over the Easter weekend when a fleet of colourful narrowboats and barges take centre stage across the site while the museum comes alive with music and activities for the whole family.

This year you can:

• Watch the flotilla of historic boats arrive at the museum (Friday).
• Take a boat ride along the canal (additional charge).
• Be introduced to the world of photogrammetry in our new studio.
• Visit our new Open Small Objects Store on site and our off-site store.
• Encourage your children to follow the trail and do craft activities.
• Meet our Archivists.
• Chat with our volunteers who will be doing Lock Demonstrations, explaining and running the engines in the Power Hall and demonstrating traditional canal crafts.
• Talk with our staff about how you can support the Trust by volunteering and getting involved.
• Fresh food, hot & cold drinks will be available at The Waterside Café (10am-4pm).
• Sample our range of beers and craft ales in the Toll House Inn (12- last orders at 4pm).

PLEASE NOTE
Price includes return coach travel, entry and a private tour.

A boat ride can be booked on the day ( availability dependant ) at a cost of £5 per person.