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The Yorkshire Waterways Museum

Dutch River Side, Goole DN14 5TB, England
01405 768730
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Ranked #3 of 4 attractions in Goole
Type: Museums
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- Apr 26, 2013
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Leeds
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47 reviews 47 reviews
13 attraction reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

Sun was shining and being a weekday the place was very quiet. Surprisingly modern building and pleasant lttle cafe space adjoining the shop with additional tables and seats outside. Interesting to learn of the history of how Goole came to be created and of the Dutch influence. All displays in tip top condition and not dusty and faded like you... More

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York, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

Lovely smaa museum which concentrates on the industry around Goole Docks & the Aire & Calder Navigation Canal. Don't expect to spend a long time here at the museum, but there are also other attractions... Boat trips around the docks including an interesting history of the coal trade in Goole A lovely scenic walk along the canal & it's assosciated... More

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Barnsley, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
6 attraction reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

Went with bike club. There was a display of vintage bikes there today which was interesting. Nice place with seating outside to sit and watch boats, which would be very nice in summer. You can also go for a sail on one of the boats. The museum is interesting with a small shop. The cafe is small and prices are... More

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England
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61 reviews 61 reviews
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51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

What a wonderful hidden gem of a place. Good signposting from the motorway, good free parking, free entry, delightful helpful staff, well priced good food in the little cafe. An interesting insight into Goole as it was and the history of the area. Not a place for a full on day out but nevertheless worth visiting if you're in the... More

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Barnsley, United Kingdom
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43 attraction reviews
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 25, 2012

A very interesting place to visit, nice cafe and museum with some good exhibits on display and the option of purchasing some merchandise relating to the waterways, Goole and other towns from the shop. Whilst you are there for a fee of £4.00 (adult cost) you can paticipate in a boat trip around the docks which lasts about 50 minutes,the... More

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East Yorkshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2012

This museum is packed full of interest, all very well laid out. The staff were justly proud of the exhibitions and keen to share information. Many of them had worked on the docks in their heyday and added their own experiences. We took a boat round the docks which are still well used and this was a real eye opener.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2012 via mobile

If your looking for a half day out then this place is great. They have some good exhibits and are doing a great job preserving the history of Goole. The little cafe is worth the visit in itself with a good selection of fresh snacks and sandwiches at very reasonable prices. Boat trips around the working docks of Goole at... More

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Goole, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 10, 2012

A cracking little museum on the side of the canal with numerous marine attractions. Good boat trips around the docks and quite a nice little cafe. Easy access and parking and agood way to spend two or three hours with children from age of five or so - or American business partner as I did recently.

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goole
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 13, 2012

museum uninteresting to younger children,walks ok but rubbish on walk, even though free not interesting unless an event on

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York, United Kingdom
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37 reviews 37 reviews
24 attraction reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 9, 2012

a great museum to visit have lunch take a boat ride staff great place spotless my kids love it there doing courses for school etc hihly recomened well done

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