Kennet & Avon Canal Trust

We work to promote the Kennet and Avon Canal to the benefit of all its users

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  • About us
    • Our History
    • Trust Governance
  • Our branches
    • Bradford on Avon
    • Devizes
    • Bruce Boats
    • Hungerford
    • Newbury
    • Reading
  • Book A Trip
    • Barbara McLellan – Bradford on Avon
    • Kenavon Venture – Devizes
    • The Rose – Hungerford
    • Jubilee – Newbury
    • Matilda Too – Reading
  • Things to do
    • Charter a boat
    • Visit our historic pumping station
    • Visit our museum
    • Find refreshment
    • Organise a school trip
    • Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
  • Crofton Beam Engines
  • Support us
    • Donate
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
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Visit our museum

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Our museum contains a fascinating collection of artefacts, displays and models that explain how the canal came to be built, why it fell into dereliction, and the amazing story of its restoration. 

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Visitor information

Opening times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and other days when volunteers are available 10am – 3pm

How to find us: The museum is located in Devizes Wharf, there is pay and display parking outside

There is access for wheelchairs and pushchairs

School trips

We welcome school visits to our museum and have created some useful information to support a visit to us or the Kennet & Avon Canal. Contact us to find out more.

School trips can be hosted at other locations along the canal. Find out more about what is possible.

Download a school pack

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latest news

Crofton Beam Engines Chimney Repairs

Crofton Beam Engines Chimney Repairs

16 November 2023

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heritage open days – in person tours

heritage open days – in person tours

11 September 2023

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Contact Us

Kennet and Avon Canal Trust, The Wharf, Couch Lane, Devizes, SN10 1EB

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    • Latest News
    • About us
      • Our History
      • Trust Governance
    • Our branches
      • Bradford on Avon
      • Devizes
      • Bruce Boats
      • Hungerford
      • Newbury
      • Reading
    • Book A Trip
      • Barbara McLellan – Bradford on Avon
      • Kenavon Venture – Devizes
      • The Rose – Hungerford
      • Jubilee – Newbury
      • Matilda Too – Reading
    • Things to do
      • Charter a boat
      • Visit our historic pumping station
      • Visit our museum
      • Find refreshment
      • Organise a school trip
      • Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
    • Crofton Beam Engines
    • Support us
      • Donate
      • Membership
      • Volunteer
    • Contact us
    • Become a member