Tooley's Boatyard
Tooley's, the oldest working dry dock in Britain, has been in continuous use since 1790 when it was established to build and repair the wooden horse-drawn narrowboats which piled the newly constructed canal network, so vital to the development of the Industrial Revolution.
A Guided Tour of Tooley's offers visitors a fascinating insight into the workings of a traditional boatyard. Pre booking Required. Gift Shop with canal related merchandise. Public Tours: Saturday 3pm (Other times by arrangement), lasting 1 hour.
Adults £5.50, Children £3.25 (Up to 12years), Children under 5 years - FREE 10% discount for local residents. Group Bookings £50 for a group of 10, £5 per person thereafter. Cream Tea refreshments available for group bookings.
Boat trips and day hire also available.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- No smoking
Children & Infants
- Family Friendly, Children Welcome
Parking & Transport
- Coach parking
- On street parking only
- Railway station within walking distance
Catering
- Cafe
Payment Methods
- Delta
- Maestro
- MasterCard
- Solo
- Visa
Establishment Features
- All weather attraction
- Gift shop
- Groups welcome
- Guided tours
- Guided tours by arrangement
- Open all year round
- Open on bank holidays
- Prior Booking Recommended
- Special Opening for Groups by Arrangement
Specialist Features
- Educational Groups
- Information Point
Prices
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £5.00 per ticket |
| Child Ticket | £3.00 per ticket |
| Family Ticket | £15.00 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
From M40 J11, follow signs to the town centre and brown tourist signs for the Museum/Theatre/ Shopping. Public car parking is available outside and a coach park is within a 5minute walk.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station: Banbury
Buses: Banbury bus station
