Getting here

From M5 junctions 11a or 12, the A38, A40 or A417, follow the brown signs to Historic Gloucester Docks/ Gloucester Quays.

Car parking: Pay and display parking is available throughout Gloucester Docks.

By rail and bus: Gloucester railway and bus stations are across the road from each other on Bruton Way.

The museum is a 15–20 minute walk. There is a taxi rank at the train station and near the bus station.

Opening times

17 January – 9 April Open Tuesday – Sunday 11.00am – 3.30pm (last admission 2.30pm)

10 April – 5 November Open 7 days 10.00am – 5.00pm (last admission 4.00pm)

6 November – 24 December Boat trips Open Tuesday – Sunday 11.00am – 3.30pm (last admission 2.30pm) Queen Boadicea II takes passengers on a fascinating 45-minute journey through Gloucester Docks and along the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal. Visitors get the opportunity to cruise the same section of water used Contact us to film the latest Disney Blockbuster Alice Through the Looking Glass. Trips run throughout the summer season. Gloucester Waterways Museum, Longer themed cruises and private hire options are also Llanthony Road, Gloucester GL1 2EH available onboard King Arthur. For more information please visit the website or our scheduled cruises leaflet. t: 01452 318200/318201 e: [email protected]

canalrivertrust.org.uk/gloucester Rediscovering the past, Events reimagining the future @gloswaterway Please visit the website for details of our special events and family activities during school holidays. GloucesterWaterwaysMuseum

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The admission price allows you to return as many times as you like during a 12 month period.

Housed in a grain warehouse in the heart of Gloucester Docks, the new interactive galleries celebrate the uniqueness of the docks, the River Severn and the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal.

The museum is packed with displays telling the stories of the surrounding waterways and the people who lived and worked on them. Explore the warehouse itself, the River Severn and the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal. Travel through the years Ticket Type Price from horse to engine power and wartime to leisure. Discover the history of the surrounding waterways and find out about Adult Annual Pass £8.50 the connection chocolate has with the canal. Concession Annual Pass £7.50 Families can take part in the Wildlife Trail and can discover Child (6–18) £5.00 fun facts and activities on the bright yellow exhibition panels. Family Annual Pass (2 ad & up to 3 ch) £20.00 Floating exhibits include SND No.4. A steam dredger built in 1925 and retired in 1981. Now, thanks to volunteers, this is one of the last remaining fully restored steam dredgers in Boat Trips Price Europe. She sits alongside one of the original Dunkirk Little Ships, Queen Boadicea II, which was originally built as a Adult £6.50 passenger boat and played her part in the 1940 rescue. Severn riverman, Fred Rowbotham Child (6–18) £4.50 She is now used for boat trips. Family (2 ad & up to 3 ch) £18.00 There is a programme of free arts and crafts activities within the museum and also regular steam days. Please check the All information correct at time of going to print. website for details. Please visit the website for the latest information.