The award-winning National Waterways Museum is housed in Llanthony Warehouse on the Gloucester Docks. Exhibits on three floors relate the 200-year story of Britain's Canals through the 'National Collection,' concentrating on fascinating 'hands on' displays covering a range of waterways-related topics. Enter through a replica lock chamber, complete with running water; exhibits, computers and videos show what it was like to live and work on the waterways. A historic boat collection includes narrowboats, river barges, canal and river tugs, and a steam-powered dredger. The canal repair yard is complete with working machine shop, forge, weighbridge, and machinery; Boat Decoration Gallery is the largest collection of 'canal art' in the world. Also 45-min boat trips running from Easter-end of October along the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal. Museum open year-round. Tel: 01452 318054, Fax: 01452 318066
