Family Fun Days

Themed activities for children and boat trips

What's On

What's included?

Boat trips will take approximately half an hour. Every passenger needs a ticket including babies. We cannot carry additional people without tickets. Please book your tickets on this page. The boat has a toilet but please use the facilities in the museum if possible.

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Themes to enjoy

Themes differ by date

April dates Easter crafts.
May dat To be announced
August dates To be announced
October date Halloween theme

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Two boys seated on floor wearing green cardboard crowns

Key Facts

Dates

Tuesday 27th May 2025

Tuesday 5th 12th 19th August 2025

Tuesday 28th October 2025

Boat times

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Charges

Adults aged 16-115 £10
Children aged 0-15 £5

If you are not going on the boat, normal admission charges apply. There is no need to book in advance and the other activities will be available.

Museum Opening Times

1000-1630

Special activities in the museum are available from approximately 1030 and end at 1530 but exhibits are available until we close

Important Note

Children must be supervised by their accompanying adult at all times and cannot go on the boat alone.

Gift vouchers for this and other online bookings

Book right here

Book seats here for everyone who wants to go on the boat.

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