Gloucester Waterways Museum
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A hands-on learning experience that is full of fun for schools and families. Housed in a stunning Grade II listed warehouse on the side of the UK's most complete Victorian dock, we offer a time-travel opportunity to visit Victorian Gloucester. See how and why the canals were built and test your own skills with our indoor working lock system. Don't forget to explore our historic boats, or take a trip down the canal on one of our daily pleasure cruises. Boat Trips and Hires Gloucester Waterways Museum offers a great selection of boat trip and hire options on its two boats, King Arthur and Queen Boadicea II. Trips depart from the dockside at the museum for either the River Severn or the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal. Open daily throughout the year, 11am to 4pm July and August, 10.30am to 5pm Closed Christmas day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day Admission Adults £4.25 Senior citizens and concessions £3.75 Children (5 - 16) £3.25 Family (2 adults + 2 children, £12.50, 1 adult + 2 children £9) Under 5s free Refreshments Coots Café Bar is just next to the museum and offers a good range of refreshments and out-door seating for sunny days. The museum has an in-door picnic area near the entrance. Museum shop A treasure trove that changes regularly with the seasons. From pocket money treats and old fashioned sweets to painted canal ware and original prints. Plus an excellent selection of canal books, guides and maps. | |||||||||||||||||||||||