Gloucester Waterways Museum


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Llanthony Warehouse
Gloucester Docks
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL1 2EH

Tel: +44 (0)1452 318 200
Fax: +44 (0)1452 318 202
Email: gloucester@thewaterwaystrust.org.uk

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Gloucester Waterways Museum run 45 minute boat trips from Merchants Quay, Gloucester Docks, travelling down the Gloucester Sharpness Canal. Queen Boadicea ll is a Dunkirk 'little ship' built in 1936 as a river Thames passenger boat. Tickets are available from the Museum recption and on board, where you can listen to a commentary about the interesting buildings and scenery that line the route. On board Queen Boadicea ll you will be able to purchase tea, coffee and snacks during the trip. Toilet facilities available.

Gloucester Waterways Museunm offers a variety of longer themed cruises on board King Arthur throughout the season, fully licensed bar onboard, (discount rates available for parties). Book early to avoid dissapointment. Private hire available the ultimate venue with a difference. For further details visit out website (link above) 0r Telephone 01452 318201.



Opening Times
(2011 times)
Boat trips:
April - October:
Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

2nd - 18th April and 1st May - 30th August:
Daily cruises
Departs from the museum quayside midday, 1.30pm and 2.30pm.

Additional weekday boat trips will be available during School Holiday, Bank Holidays and peak periods, please telephone for availability.


Admission Charges
(2011 prices)
Please Telephone or email for Details.

Directions
By Car:
Gloucester Leisure Cruises is located in Gloucester's 'Historic Docks'.
From M5 junctions 11a or 12, the A38, A40 or A417 follow the brown signs to Historic Gloucester Docks.
The entrance to the car park is from the east end of Llanthony Road.

Park & Ride:
Park and ride services are available Monday to Saturday from Waterwells, Quedgeley (near M5 junction 12) and the Old Cattle Market, St Oswalds Road. Both routes pass the entrance to the Docks.

By Rail & Bus:
We are 15-20 minute walk via Clarence Street, Eastgate Street and Southgate Street from Gloucester railway and bus stations, which are situated across the road from each other on Bruton Way.
There is a pedestrian entrance to the docks near the corner of Southgate Street and Commercial Road. Taxi ranks are situated both at the railway station and near the bus station.

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