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 fue

lled 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!

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.

We are open today bank holiday Monday 10am till 4pm. Why not pop into our free museum, take a boat trip on Stoke Bruerne...
31/08/2026

We are open today bank holiday Monday 10am till 4pm. Why not pop into our free museum, take a boat trip on Stoke Bruerne Boat Company Charlie or pop over and have a look in Paul’s Cabin Stoke Bruerne

28/08/2026

Our new bears enjoying the local boat trip. They were very brave when the lights went out and were securely fastened in safe.
They were extremely well looked after by the Stoke Bruerne Boat Company team

Everyone please meet our new team members. They have enjoyed their 1st day learning about our lovely free museum, canals...
28/08/2026

Everyone please meet our new team members. They have enjoyed their 1st day learning about our lovely free museum, canals and Stoke Bruerne.
They have been on Stoke Bruerne Boat Company trip and were very brave in the dark tunnel, had a wander in Paul’s Cabin Stoke Bruerne , took a breather and had a teddy bears picnic in the cafe.
(George is available to buy in the museums gift shop)



We have an exciting new exhibition curated by art students at Northampton College and inspired by the Canal, the Museum ...
23/08/2026

We have an exciting new exhibition curated by art students at Northampton College and inspired by the Canal, the Museum and beautiful Stoke Bruerne.

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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