The once-in-a-year, unique chance to experience the fantastic Victorian Ice Wells on a guided tour.
Sunday 3rd August ICE SUNDAY!!!
On Sunday 3rd August London Canal Museum will offer visitors the rare and amazing opportunity to descend into the historic ice wells beneath the building. Two circular wells, each around 30 feet in diameter, once stored imported ice from Norway and they have been partially excavated. These are commercial ice wells on a far bigger scale than the ice wells of grand houses. A museum guide will escort groups of up to 20 at a time down two ladders to explore this underground industrial archaeology and its not to be missed!
Discover the story of how ice was cut in Norway and sent by sailing ship to London’s Limehouse Docks, and onward by canal to the 1860s ice warehouse, now home to the London Canal Museum.
Theres also a guided building tour by an engineering historian, plus an illustrated talk on the ice trade and the building’s original owner the incredible entrepreneur Carlo Gatti.
Also see (and taste!) the pre-refrigeration ice cream method developed by another ice vanguard of the Victorian age, Mrs Marshall.
Prices are £12.00 for adults and £10.50 concession. Museum entry is included
Ice well visits at 1020 - 1700. Book in Advance HERE
Why not add a Boat Trip on the narrowboat ‘Long Tom’ and uncover the fascinating stories of the canal and the ice trade with an on-board guide.
Tunnel boat trips depart 1100 - 1700 (one-way). Book in advance
Prices are £12.00 for adults and £10.50 concession. Museum entry is included
ICE SATURDAY 2nd August - Fun for All the Family
Step into a world of frozen fun at the London Canal Museum's Ice Saturday, where history comes alive with a cool twist! Perfect for families looking for a unique day out in London. Be whisked away by a magical storyteller, who brings to life the fascinating tales of the ice trade and the Victorian ice cream craze. Enjoy a new ice trail and experience a frosty adventure through the museum! Get crafty and make your own ice bracelets and try your hand at Picture This - The Ice Trade Challenge. Test your nose in the Ice Cream Scent Challenge and try to guess the flavours. Pick your favourite and see if your family agrees.
There are no ice well visits on Saturday.