In
Hancock's Yard you will find:
a
dedicated museum building
2 large workshops, where members work on boats of all sizes from
kayaks to yachts
a blacksmith's workshop
a library
building
an
open shelter housing the Charterhouse Lifeboat project
open shelters for small boats, some awaiting restoration & others sadly a bit past it
an
open dock & slipway with boats of all sizes
the UK's first Escape Boat
a pool for radio-controlled boats
There are guided tours given by members who've a wealth of information to give you in a friendly relaxed style.
Or, you can roam freely but bear in mind this is a working boatyard - please take care and refrain from interrupting any operator using machinery & tools etc.
Allow 1 to 2 hours for your visit - but you can stay all day if you wish!
Opening Hours
10:00-16:00 every day
Parking
There is limited parking on site but there is plenty of free parking both in the adjacent sideroads and local car parks, all within a couple of minutes walk. If the yard is full and you have restricted mobility then come in anyway & we'll make a space for you.
Prices
- entry is free
-
a tour guide is free
- parking is free
- there is a small charge to use the
radio-controlled boats
- there is a charge for the Escape Boat but this must be booked in advance (Find out more >>>)
If you like what you've seen then please consider making a donation to support our work
(Find out how >>>).
Facilities
- we are child friendly with museum exhibits especially for them
- we are also dog friendly but they must be on leads at all times
- the members WC is available for the public to use; please note this is a unisex facility
- unfortunately we don't have a café but you are welcome to picnic at the tables & benches, where you can sit and enjoy watching life on the waterway with view towards Hobbs Point and Neyland
Accessibility
All
buildings (with the exception of the library) are wheelchair accessible
with no steps. The outside surfaces are a mix of grass, gravel and
concrete.
