Museum
Gloucester Waterways Museum
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Gloucester Waterways Museum, housed in a former warehouse on the Gloucester Docks, offers an immersive journey into the history of Britain's canals and inland waterways. Visitors can climb aboard historic narrowboats, try their hand at operating lock gates, and discover how canals shaped the Industrial Revolution. The museum's hands-on displays make it engaging for all ages, while the location along the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal provides a picturesque setting for a leisurely stroll.
Don't miss
- Climb aboard the historic narrowboat 'Friendship'
- Operate a model lock gate and learn how locks work
- See the interactive 'Waterworld' exhibition on canal wildlife
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Gloucester Waterways Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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