What's On
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
Everyone loves a boat trip! The season runs until the end of October. 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. There are long trips to Victoria Park and Little Venice, and the Camden Locks Explorer, as well as cream tea cruises on Thursdays and some Wednesdays.
We celebrate the heritage of the ice industry every summer with a weekend of ice-related events including Ice Sunday, when visitors may book an underground tour.
We hold Family Days during the school holidays that include a craft activity led by a facilitator and a short boat trip. Book your tickets in advance. Dates run in May, July, August, and October.
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 15th April to 28th October 2026
We celebrate the Gatti family tradition of music hall by hosting a performance by Player's Theatre of traditional music hall. Bar available.November 21st 2026
Tunnel trips with a Halloween theme. Tunnel trips at 1100 1200 and 1400, scream tea cruises at 1500. Trips include a museum visit and a themed biscuit. Cruise through a long dark tunnel. Will there be the ghosts of boatmen from long ago? October 29th 30th and 31st
Until 25th October 2026 Our current temporary exhibition tells the story of the building of the canals and the great engineers who built them.
