Tooley’s Boatyard is a rare example of a small boat building and repair yard, once common in previous centuries.

The listed buildings of the forge and dry dock were built in 1790 and are now Schedules Ancient Monuments.The boatyard has been in continuous use since and gives a rare insight into the development of boatyard and canal side culture.

Our guided tours include:

The 200 year old working forge
The 200 year old working dry-dock
The 1920’s Carpenter’s shop
The 1920’s paint store
The 1930’s working belt machinery workshop
Vintage engines