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.

Child stands in front of boat Long Tom

Themes to enjoy

Themes differ by date

October 30th Halloween crafts. In this hands-on workshop, families will embark on a creative journey to craft their very own halloween-themed items to take home and enjoy. The boat will have Halloween decorations in place.

A colourful cardboard pumpkin

Two boys seated on floor wearing green cardboard crowns

Key Facts

Dates

Wednesday 30th October 2024

Boat times

1015 1115 1215 1300* 1400* 1500*

Charges

Adults aged 15-115 £9
Children aged 0-14 £4

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 now, right here

Book seats now for everyone who wants to go on the boat. Tickets for all 2024 dates are available.

A collage of a canal boat with side lifted to show interior