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Visit National Waterways Museum, Gloucester car-free
Travel a greener way and enjoy a free hot drink.
It’s easy to visit the National Waterways Museum. It’s located at Gloucester Docks, a 15- 20 minute walk through the city centre from the train and bus stations.
Trains run to Gloucester from: Worcester (35 mins), Birmingham, Bristol, Swindon and Newport (each around 50 mins). Next, either walk, or hop on the bus. Walk across the main road and past the Transport Hub to Station Road. Catch bus 8 or 10 to Spa Road.
Buses run to Gloucester from: Cheltenham (20 mins), Cirencester (45 mins), Stroud (40 mins) and Tewkesbury (40 mins), plus coaches from further afield.
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Discount: Enjoy a free hot drink in the Museum Café with a valid train ticket or bus ticket, plus a museum day ticket (booked online or on the day) or annual pass.
For money-saving tips see our handy guides to trains and buses or travel in Gloucestershire.
When you travel by train, a Gloucester PlusBus ticket gives you unlimited travel around the city.
A Cotswolds Discoverer Pass gives you unlimited local travel by train and Stagecoach bus services. The pass includes buses: 63, 64, 65, 94 or 882.
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Discount: Enjoy a free hot drink in the Museum Café with a valid train ticket or bus ticket, plus a museum day ticket (booked online or on the day) or an annual pass.
About National Waterways Museum, Gloucester
Housed in a Grade II listed grain warehouse in the heart of what once was the bustling Gloucester Docks, the National Waterways Museum Gloucester charts the 200-year old history of the docks and the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal.
With fun, interactive exhibits, a café and museum shop, visitors can discover the stories of the communities that lived and continue to thrive there. As well as visiting the museum and cafe, visitors can enjoy the historic Gloucester docks, enjoy an exhibition about the Dunkirk Little Ship Queen Boadicea II and visit the Gloucester Docks Activity Hub offering a range of free activities, including wellbeing walks, paddle sports and yoga.
For any queries about visiting contact National Waterways Museum, Gloucester on 01452 915676 or [email protected]
Address: National Waterways Museum Gloucester, Llanthony Warehouse, The Docks, Gloucester, GL1 2EH. Visit Website