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SUN 26 MAY

Guided Tunnel Boat Trips

London Canal Museum, London

Run by: London Canal Museum

Lasting about 50 minutes, your guide will explain the history of London's longest canal tunnel.

clock11:00–16:50

Suitable for any age

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In Islington Tunnel

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Lasting about 50 minutes, your guide will explain the history of London's longest canal tunnel as you cruise through it, passing deep beneath the streets of Islington in the darkness of the three-quarters-of-a-mile long tunnel. Opened in 1820 and in use ever since. You are very strongly advised to book online in advance. Trips begin at 11:00am, 12:00 noon, 14:00pm, 15:00pm, and 16:00pm.

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Other Dates

This activity also runs on these dates:

  1. Sun 9 Jun 11:00–16:50
  2. Sun 23 Jun 11:00–16:50
  3. Sun 14 Jul 11:00–16:50
  4. Sun 28 Jul 11:00–16:50
  5. Sun 11 Aug 11:00–16:50
  6. Sun 25 Aug 11:00–16:50
  7. Sun 8 Sep 11:00–16:50
  8. Sun 22 Sep 11:00–16:50
  9. Sun 13 Oct 11:00–16:50

Cost

£8.30 adult, £6.00 child.

Information about this activity is provided by Culture24

Venue

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London Canal Museum

12-13 New Wharf Road, King's Cross, London, N1 9RT

About this location

London Canal Museum tells the story of London's canals, their people, cargoes, and the horses which pulled their boats. Show more… In a waterside building that was once a warehouse for imported ice, we also tell the story of the ice trade and a uniquely preserved huge commercial ice well can be viewed. Our Horse Power exhibition is about London's working horses - on the streets and the canals. Listen to oral history including the last horse driver! Try your hand at working our model lock!

We are located beside the urban beauty spot of Battlebridge Basin. You can download a free audio tour from our website to enhance your visit - see our podcast page. We are one of England's most accessible museums for disabled visitors.Show less…

London Canal Museum tells the story of London's canals, their people, cargoes, and the horses which pulled their boats. In a waterside building that was once a warehouse for imported ice, we also tell the story of the ice trade and a uniquely preserved huge commercial ice well can be viewed. Our Horse Power exhibition is about London's working horses - on the streets and the canals. Listen to oral history including the last horse driver! Try your hand at working our model lock!

We are located beside the urban beauty spot of Battlebridge Basin. You can download a free audio tour from our website to enhance your visit - see our podcast page. We are one of England's most accessible museums for disabled visitors.

Contact

This activity is organised and run by London Canal Museum.

Please register in advance.

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