Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Waterways Museum
In or near Laxton.
The Waterways Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Christine Johnstone — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Goole · 1.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Waterways Museum is a museum located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Waterways Museum is located in Yorkshire. This museum focuses on the history and significance of the region's waterways, showcasing various exhibits related to canal transport and industrial heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.6947, -0.8883
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Goole
- Postcode
- DN14 5TB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Goole and Pocklington
- Nearest railway station
- Goole — 1.5 km
- Official site
- vikingmarine.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/54616721 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Waterways Museum?
- The Waterways Museum is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN14 5TB), in the parish of Goole.
- What is The Waterways Museum?
- The Waterways Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Waterways Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Goole, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN14 5TB.
- Is The Waterways Museum a protected site?
- Yes — The Waterways Museum is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to The Waterways Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Goole, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN14 5TB.