The Canal Museum & Cafe

The Canal Museum & Cafe Museum at the heart of Stoke Bruerne on the Grand Union Canal http://canalrivertrust.org.uk/the-canal-museum

Experience the historic Grand Union canal in the picturesque village of Stoke Bruerne. Enjoy a family day-out, with walks along the canal side or through woodland, take a boat trip or watch boats pass by from our café. Explore our newly refurbished museum free of charge, and discover the unique history of Britain’s canals. From feats of engineering to construction challenges and how the canals fuelled the industrial revolution, there’s plenty to see. You can also meet Sculptor, our historic museum boat, which is moored up outside the museum. You’ll be sure to find something for all ages at the Canal Museum!

Nice fresh morning today. We are open today Sunday 20th 10am till 4pm.Why not pop in to our free museum, taken a Stoke ...
20/09/2026

Nice fresh morning today. We are open today Sunday 20th 10am till 4pm.
Why not pop in to our free museum, taken a Stoke Bruerne Boat Company boat ride, pop and see Paul’s Cabin Stoke Bruerne or have a look at what lovely gifts Kay's Canal Crafty Arts from nb Pea Green are selling today from right outside.

We had reports yesterday from a number of boaters to say someone had shot two swans here. Upon checking, our three cygne...
13/09/2026

We had reports yesterday from a number of boaters to say someone had shot two swans here. Upon checking, our three cygnets are ok. Mk Swan rescue has kindly come out to check them over and they said they are in a stressed state. One has been moved to be checked over and is going to be re-homed on Willen. MK Swan rescue will be back soon to move the remaining two.

This is a polite reminder to everyone about our visitors only car park. There is no overnight parking allowed and no exc...
11/09/2026

This is a polite reminder to everyone about our visitors only car park. There is no overnight parking allowed and no exceptions for residents or boaters. Cars will be ticketed if breaking rules.

05/09/2026
What a lovely day here at Stoke Bruerne.We are open 10am till 4pm today and tomorrow.Pop in to our free museum, bring yo...
05/09/2026

What a lovely day here at Stoke Bruerne.
We are open 10am till 4pm today and tomorrow.
Pop in to our free museum, bring your dogs in for a doggy ice-cream or just sit and watch the world go by with a cuppa.
Our friends Stoke Bruerne Boat Company are running their boat trips on Charlie today. Paul’s Cabin Stoke Bruerne is open today and is well worth a visit.

Look at what our talented craft group has been up to this morning. Our crocheted gingerbread house is really coming toge...
03/09/2026

Look at what our talented craft group has been up to this morning. Our crocheted gingerbread house is really coming together now!

We have restocked our lovely little gift shop and pre-loved book corner. Grab the maps while you can as they won't stay ...
02/09/2026

We have restocked our lovely little gift shop and pre-loved book corner.
Grab the maps while you can as they won't stay around for long 😀
Paul’s Cabin Stoke Bruerne is also open today for any boating supplies or gifts.

Here comes the rain 🌧! Our site definitely welcomes it 😀.We are open today 10am till 4pm. If the little ones are still o...
02/09/2026

Here comes the rain 🌧! Our site definitely welcomes it 😀.
We are open today 10am till 4pm. If the little ones are still off school, why not pop in to our free museum and let them do some colouring or dress up with the costume box. Why not grab a coffee and watch the canal from our bean bags next to our huge windows.

Address

Bridge Road
Towcester
NN127SE

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441604346096

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