Waterways Museum River and Canal Trust Gloucester

The National Waterways Museum situated in Gloucester docks adjacent to 'The Quays' outlet shopping area, provides a wealth of information on inland waterways. It is run by the Canals and Riverside Trust and is open on most days of the Year. Situated in a former Warehouse itself an historical monument, it sets out not only to display relics from our waterborne history, but to explain how trade was conducted, managed and controlled, often with commentary from people that worked and lived on the canals rivers and docks. Clues are provided on how the waterways were constructed and maintained. There are boats inside and floating outside to interest anyone who has a yearning for life afloat.
This area is surrounded with places to eat parking as well as plenty of shops for those who need retail therapy to get through the day, it is just coming out of lock-down as this goes out.

[@jamesweekes6726]

"Breathe in!"...that's the brilliant humour I enjoy, as well as the walks.

[@ParkinsonsWalks]

Thanks James. Ron.

[@michaelpilling9659]

What a wonderful place. A lovely film Ron with splendid music to accompany it. Thank you for taking me along - I really enjoyed myself. Keep safe and look after yourself please. See you next Friday

[@ParkinsonsWalks]

You are always very welcome Michael. Ron

[@christopherrobin1517]

It's 7.45am .. it's Friday.. so it must be Parkingsons Walks. Great episode on docks with appropriate music. 20mins of pleasure. Catch you next Friday.

[@ParkinsonsWalks]

Thanks Chris. Ron

[@christopherrobin1517]

@@ParkinsonsWalks Next Friday is a review week ? Or have you got something up your sleeve 😉

[@cathjollphotography]

This is a fascinating tour around the National Waterways museum and Gloucester Docks. It gives me inspiration to go back and actually go inside the museum next time.

[@ParkinsonsWalks]

Worth the effort I think Catherine. P.W.

[@levelcrossing150]

Thank you for a lovely look around the National Waterways Museum Ron.......long gone days!!! Well worth the visit and I enjoyed the nicely chosen music too. Best wishes...Tim.

[@ParkinsonsWalks]

Thanks Tim, glad you enjoyed it. Stay safe. Ron

[@levelcrossing150]

@@ParkinsonsWalks Thanks Ron, take care too. Tim

[@johnsparkes8963]

Very enjoyable Ron , nice music to go with it. Looks well worth a visit. Thank you for sharing. Take care.

[@ParkinsonsWalks]

Thank you John, I will. P.W.

[@davidbennett6079]

Very nice tour. A beautiful place...that flooring is quite exquisite!, as are the exhibits. The Steam Crane was particularly intriguing. I'll definitely have to pay this place a visit.

[@ParkinsonsWalks]

Well worth it David. P.W.

[@FireballXL55]

I got to go onboard the dredger, but I don't think Sabrina was around when I did the tour.
I think if I went back I would go alone, not with the family.

[@ParkinsonsWalks]

I think I'm right in saying the dredger has spent more time on the bottom than floating. You were brave! P.W.