I went here and had a walk around Gloucester dock the previous night, then this museum on the Sunday. It doesn't deserve the harsh reviews some have given it. I took a boat trip up the Gloucester to Sharpness canal, that was informative. I had...More

Ok, so possibly a bit harsh but not unfair. The second floor of the museum is not too bad, but you’ll struggle to find more than half an hour in this “attraction”. You can visit the newly refurbish Sabrina barge, which turns out is your...More

Having been to Ellesmere Port Canal Museum the staff suggested visiting Gloucester National Waterways Museum which is a sister museum. We set off for the 3.5hour plus drive in temperatures of 30 degrees and what a complete difference. Ellesmere Port were very welcoming for us...More

The history of the importance of inland waterways is epitomized here over 2 floors, incorporating bringing the Severn and man made channels to make way for larger ships to come so far inland. Interesting audio giving information during the visit explaining what you were looking...More

Found all the museum very interesting, explains the development of Gloucester as an inland port. Lots of hands on for children, interesting machinery, personal accounts from canal workers. A great visit.

the national waterways museum is full of interesting facts and displays spread over 2 floors. many of the displays were augmented by audio features from people involved .

We visited with the intent of going on the boat trip (we did not have time to visit the museum but did visit the shop). The staff were excellent throughout - very friendly and helpful. The boat trip was fun and it was sunny which...More