Canal Museum and Museums
Shardlow Heritage Centre
Shardlow Heritage Centre, London Rd, Shardlow, Derby DE72 2GA.
Canal Museum and Museums
#1 Rated Canal Museum on the Trent and Mersey Canal
Canal Museum on the Trent and Mersey Canal
The Trent and Mersey Canal is a historic 93-mile waterway that links the River Trent at Derwent Mouth to the River Mersey at Preston Brook, forming a vital part of England’s canal network. Completed in 1777, it played a key role in the Industrial Revolution by transporting pottery, coal, and other goods across the Midlands and North West. The canal’s route passes through bustling towns like Stoke-on-Trent and picturesque countryside, featuring impressive engineering feats such as the Harecastle Tunnel and Anderton Boat Lift. Today, the Trent and Mersey Canal is popular with boaters, walkers, and cyclists, offering a scenic and leisurely journey through some of England’s most varied landscapes and industrial heritage.
Trent and Mersey Canal's Best Canal Museum in 2026