Winter Hours: From 26/10/24 the carpark is locked at 5.30pm. The Visitor Centre closes at 5pm. Café is open until 3pm, or 4pm during weekends and the school holidays. Please note, the waterplay feature is closed Monday mornings for routine cleaning and maintenance.
The talk
The Agony & Ecstasy of a Canal Boater
An overview
An Entertaining talk themed around this Country’s Wonderful Canals & Inland Waterways. Features my Life as a Hotel Boater, the Audience is involved from beginning to end & finishes with a Poem & Song.
The speaker
Barry has an endless supply of anecdotes, industry facts and historical information stemming from his career as a boat owner, hotel boater, canal manager and canal boat broker. He has featured on numerous television and radio broadcasts. He combines this with his musical expertise gained from fronting groups and performing solo.