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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Feb 2, 2025
We loved this little hidden gem of a museum, we were lucky enough to meet Pauline who welcomed us with a great introduction and advised us of events later in the year. We would definitely recommended…Full review by Helen H
Jan 13, 2025
A small museum, but very friendly. Well set out and has plenty to view. Found the ice storage very interesting indeed. £7.50 per adult - fair entrance feeFull review by Val B
Jan 9, 2025
Small specialist museum with two big stories to share. The development and impact of Londons canals is told on the 1st floor through maps diagrams artifacts, film and photos. I came to realise how v…Full review by Roger A
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....
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