We have a programme of special events including regular boat trips as part of your visit, historic boat trips, Family
Fun days for younger visitors, and other special event days. Museum admission is included in all these special events. We
have changing temporary exhibitions. Click on the images below to find out more details
Mothers' Day Cruises
We're running a Mothers' Day
special with cruises on Long Tom at 1045 1245 and 1445 with coffee and cake on board. 30th March 2025
Regular boat trips
Everyone loves a boat trip! The season begins in April. Tunnel boat trips last about 50 minutes and
pass through Islington Tunnel, with a guide to tell you the history and serve free coffee and tea on board.
Carols and Ices
Our annual Christmas celebration is called "Carols and Ices" and generally includes candle lighting,
ice-cream-making demonstrations, short boat trips to explore King's Cross lights by night, and a cash bar. Date to be announced
Carols and Ices
Our annual Christmas celebration is called "Carols and Ices" and generally includes candle lighting,
ice-cream-making demonstrations, short boat trips to explore King's Cross lights by night, and a cash bar. Date to be announced
Historic boat trips
Our historic boat trips are a little different from the main trips as they feature a ride
on Tarporley, a genuine historic boat with many traditional features. Alternate Wednesdays from 9th April to 8th October 2025
Family Fun Days
Special days for families, normally during school holidays or half-terms. They include a
craft activity on a variable theme, led by a facilitator, and usually a short boat trip (booked in advance). Other museum
activities for children are also available including a trail and a chance to use our children's
ice cream parlour. Selected Tuesdays in 2025
Ice Heritage Weekend
Our annual iheritage weekend in July celebrates all things ice and the history
of the building as part of the nationwide Festival of Archaeology. There are boat trips, Victorian ice-cream-making
demonstrations, and on the Sunday a rare chance to descend into the historic underground ice wells. Date TBA
King's Cross Christmas Lights by Water
On some dark winter nights we open late and offer short boat trips to see the spectacular lights of
King's Cross Dates 2025 to be announced
Gatti's Music Hall
We celebrate the Gatti family tradition of music hall by hosting a performance by Player's Theatre
of traditional music hall. Bar available.November 8th 2025
Temporary Exhibitions
Until March 9th 2025 Our current temporary exhibition tells the story of Thames Lighters and the hardy crews who made their living on them.
