A waterside museum of London's canals and the Victorian ice trade, set in a former ice warehouse of the 1860s. It tells the colourful story of the …
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Dec 9, 2024
Wonderful experience a must place to visit in London and it’s not too expensive. The boat ride is about 1 hour and the tour guide is very knowledgeable. Full review by Denise C
Nov 16, 2024
Was a fabulous 1 1/2 hours and at the money very fair price The people were really welcoming and the exhibits were really informative Wish the lock model was not out of order even though I’ve done … Full review by Ian W
Nov 3, 2024
This museum is fascinating, giving an insight not only into London’s canals but also a time and a vanished way of life that existed well into living memory. The charming, helpful and friendly staff m… Full review by Ian H
Will we be bringing down our elderly Mum in her wheelchair and are looking for places around Kings Cross to show her, so is the museum easily accessible and is there a cafe nearby?
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Hi Deebee, Yes the canal museum is wheelchair friendly as are all the wonderful staff who run it. There are plenty of eating and drinking establishments close by but if you are looking for …
Hi Deebee, Yes the canal museum is wheelchair friendly as are all the wonderful staff who run it. There are plenty of eating and drinking establishments close by but if you are looking for a good meal, I recommend the Lighterman at Kings Cross, see my review on TripAdvisor, it is great. Enjoy!
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How is a visit to the Canal Museum structured?
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For a supported school trip, we generally run a carousel of activities. The group usually arrives at about 10:00am and will have a welcome and introductory talk....