The Canal Museum & Cafe

The Canal Museum & Cafe Museum at the heart of Stoke Bruerne on the Grand Union Canal http://canalrivertrust.org.uk/the-canal-museum

Experience the historic Grand Union canal in the picturesque village of Stoke Bruerne. Enjoy a family day-out, with walks along the canal side or through woodland, take a boat trip or watch boats pass by from our café. Explore our newly refurbished museum free of charge, and discover the unique history of Britain’s canals. From feats of engineering to construction challenges and how the canals fue

lled the industrial revolution, there’s plenty to see. You can also meet Sculptor, our historic museum boat, which is moored up outside the museum. You’ll be sure to find something for all ages at the Canal Museum!

Caring for Our Canals - Celebrating World Environment Day. Saturday 13th June 11am-4pmChat with the Stoke Bruerne Adopti...
01/06/2026

Caring for Our Canals - Celebrating World Environment Day.
Saturday 13th June 11am-4pm
Chat with the Stoke Bruerne Adoption Group, the Inland Waterways Association's Task Group on the Northampton Arm, and the Trust's own volunteers, about how they care for our canals and rivers,
protect our wildlife and preserve their natural habitats.
FREE
Parking £3 for 4 hours or £5 All Day

Mikron Theatre Company Get ready for a hilarious and heartwarming journey to the Top of the Wold!Friday 12th June at 7pm...
01/06/2026

Mikron Theatre Company Get ready for a hilarious and heartwarming journey to the Top of the Wold!
Friday 12th June at 7pm
Hop aboard the most charmingly quirky mobile library you’ll ever encounter and dive into chapters that teem with the lives of then and now. This brand-new play, bursting with original songs, invites you to join the East Riding Mobile Library in a celebration of community, culture, caravans, and peas.
Tickets: No tickets required, a pay what you feel collection will be taken after the show.
Bring a Picnic
Bring a Chair & Blanket
Outdoor Show
Tel: 01484 843701
View Venue Website - https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/.../the-canal-museum-stoke...
The Canal Museum, Stoke Bruerne, Nr Towcester, NN12 7SE
Top of the Wold Show trailer: https://youtu.be/PP24c3YlaNk

https://mikron.org.uk/shows/top-of-the-wold/In partnership with East Riding Mobile Library ServiceTales from a mobile libraryGet ready for a hilarious and he...

Feeling crafty? Come along on Thursday 4th June and join in with our Craft and Chatter Group making a children's gingerb...
31/05/2026

Feeling crafty? Come along on Thursday 4th June and join in with our Craft and Chatter Group making a children's gingerbread house while enjoying a cuppa and maybe a cake😃. All materials provided. 10.30-12am. Free!

We are open 10 till 4 today. Pop in for a lovely   our   is free or just enjoy one of our lovely walks.
31/05/2026

We are open 10 till 4 today. Pop in for a lovely our is free or just enjoy one of our lovely walks.

Today we are open 10am till 4pm. Pop in for a iced coffee or ice cream to cool you down. Our friends at Stoke Bruerne Bo...
31/05/2026

Today we are open 10am till 4pm. Pop in for a iced coffee or ice cream to cool you down. Our friends at Stoke Bruerne Boat Company will be operating their lovely boat trips onboard "Charlie" today from outside our free museum. Your doggy friends are welcome on the ground floor and in the cafe. Fancy a walk? We have our woodland walk and Blisworth Tunnel walks or relax on the green with a bacon sandwich.

27/05/2026
27/05/2026

After an amazing weekend at Crick Boat Show with our fantastic team of volunteers, our 90 year old working boat "Sculptor" is safely back home.
Thank you to everyone who came to say hi over the weekend.

24/05/2026

It's a beautiful day at the Crick Boat Show and our museum boat NB Sculptor is busy with visitors. If you are planning on dropping in, we are here today and tomorrow. Say hello to our wonderful volunteers who will be delighted to show you around the boat!

Address

Bridge Road
Towcester
NN127SE

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441604346096

Website

https://canalrivertrust.digitickets.co.uk/tickets?branches

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