The Canal Museum in Stoke Bruerne, the first of its kind in the UK, is set in a historic Grade II listed corn mill on the Grand Union Canal.

Spread across three floors, the museum offers interactive displays and collections that bring to life the history of Britain’s canals and the people who lived and worked on them. Experience the sights and sounds of canal life, dress in traditional boaters’ costumes, try painting roses and castles—the unique canal folk art—and enjoy hands-on exhibits for all ages.

Outside the museum, visit the restored 1935 narrowboat Sculptor. Explore the towpath near the Blisworth Tunnel and the Woodland Walk, home to unique wire sculptures and local wildlife.

The picturesque village also features two pubs, cafes, a blacksmith’s forge, and the 200-year-old southern portal of the Blisworth Tunnel.

End your visit with a boat trip into the mouth of the Blisworth Tunnel – a relaxing way to take a glimpse into Northamptonshire’s canal history.