Our car parks are open daily from 9am to 5pm
Country Park - Open all year round
We are one of North West Leicestershire’s hidden gems, comprising of a Museum of iron making and social history, a narrowboat for trips along the canal, fishing along its banks, woodlands for exploring and a great place for a picnic and all with free parking.
We hold events throughout the year, ranging from free to enter and paid, so there is something for everyone.
MOIRA FURNACE MUSEUM
April - September
Weekends - 10am - 4pm
Weekdays (exc Wednesday) - Leicestershire School Holidays
Find out more here: About Us
We are also open at other times during the year which will be announced on our social media channels (see below)..
Tickets can be purchased from the museum during opening times.
Adults: £3
Children 4-16 yrs: £1
3 and under: Free
JOSEPH WILKES BOAT TRIPS
Weekends - 10am - 4pm
Weekdays (exc Wednesday) - Leicestershire School Holidays
Find out more here: About Us
Take a leisurely trip along part of the restored Ashby Canal upon our beautiful heritage boat, The Joseph Wilkes.
Trips take 15 minutes and give you the chance to see the canal from a new and unique view point.
The trips leave every 20 minutes starting at 10.20am with the last trip at 3.40pm
Tickets can be purchased from the museum during opening times.
Adults: £3
Children 4-16 yrs: £2
3 and under: Free
No bookings taken in advance
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We really hope that you find this website useful in helping you find and plan your day out. Whilst we try our absolute hardest to ensure all of the information is correct and up to date, we highly recommend you call ahead of any planned visit to check opening times and prices etc. We don't want to disappoint anyone! Remember to tag us in on your day out with the hashtag #ThingsDDO!
