Stoke Bruerne

Things to do and see at Stoke Bruerne

• Canal Museum (currently closed for refurbishment). Come back and see us in spring and you'll find the story of Britain's canals and the people who lived and worked on them. Discover the engineering feats, the challenges and how canals fuelled the industrial revolution.
• Sculptor - spot our historic boat moored up outside the museum.
• Blisworth Tunnel - stroll up the towpath to see the resident blacksmith.
• Woodland walk - you'll find the entrance along the towpath, towards the Blisworth Tunnel.
• Stoke Bruerne Brick Pits Nature Reserve - walk south along the towpath and you'll find a grassland reserve.
• Boat trips - run by the Stoke Bruerne Boat Co. and The Boat Inn.
• Dog walking
• Cycling
• Pond dipping
• Fishing - fish beyond the locks, as there's lots of boating traffic between Stoke Bruerne and Blisworth Tunnel. 

Places to eat:

• The Museum Café (open for takeaways only) The new-look café, with local produce, will be opening in spring.
• The Boat Inn
• The Navigation Inn
• The Spice of Bruerne

Picnic spots:

As well as tables outside the museum, you'll find several down the towpath by the pounds (ponds).

Boat trips:

• The Stoke Bruerne Boat Co. (mostly in the summer)
• The Boat Inn run narrowboat 'Indian Chief' boat trip
  
  

Walks and trails:

• Audio trail - you can get the audio trail from our museum.
• Woodland walk -  with interpretation panels and woodland statues. You'll find the entrance along the towpath, towards the Blisworth Tunnel.
• Stoke Bruerne Brick Pits Nature Reserve - walk south along the towpath and you'll find a peaceful haven for wildlife.

Wildlife spotting:

Look out for swans, herons, ducks, coots and more, but remember not to feed the ducks bread! Download our duck activity guide to find out more.  Spot butterflies on our woodland walk or warblers at the nearby Stoke Bruerne Brick Pits Nature Reserve. And did we mention pond dipping?

Find out how with our nature spotter's guide.

Getting here