Visitor Centres

Visitor Centres

Our Cotswold Canals Trust visitor centres offer interpretive displays, gifts, and canal-themed goods. Staffed by friendly volunteers, they’re the perfect place to learn about our history, ask questions, and discover our ongoing restoration work.

Wallbridge Visitor Centre

The visitor centre regularly displays updated information, photos, and videos on the restoration of the canal between Stonehouse and Brimscombe Port. It’s a great place to learn more about the canal’s history, access points, and nature conservation efforts.

Visitor Centre Services:
– Advice, guidance and information on local attractions
– A selection of books, maps and gifts available for purchase
– Wheelchair and baby buggy lift
– Disabled toilet and baby changing facilities
– Across-counter hearing loop
– Free Wi-Fi

Opening Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
10:00am – 1:00pm
(Open whenever the flag is flying outside!)

Parking:
Please note we have no parking for visitors. The nearest pay and display car park is Cheapside with a short walk downhill to our visitor centre.

Cotswold Canals Trust Visitor Centre & Canal Shop
Bell House, Wallbridge Lock, Stroud, GL5 3JS
📞 01453 752568
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Cotswold Lakes Visitor Centre

Discover Local Attractions and Enjoy Scenic Views at the Cotswold Lakes

Visitor Centre Services:
– Advice, guidance and information on local attractions
– Shop with books, guides, maps, and a limited selection of gifts
– Wheelchair and buggy access
– Outdoor seating and viewing terrace to enjoy the beautiful surroundings
– Plentiful free parking
– Free Wi-Fi

Opening Hours:
Every weekend and throughout school holidays until the end of October.
10:00am – 3:00pm


Eastern Visitor Centre, 6 Spine Road East, South Cerney
Cirencester, GL7 5TL
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Saul Junction Visitor Centre

Your Gateway to the Cotswold Canals and Local Attractions.

Visitor Centre Services:
– Advice, guidance, and information on local attractions
– Shop with books, maps, gifts, and snacks
– Wheelchair access
– Across-counter hearing loop
– Disabled toilets (managed by CRT)
– Disabled parking (managed by CRT)

Opening Hours:
Summer (April – October):
Thursday, Saturday and Sunday:
11:30 am – 4:00 pm

Winter (November – March):
Thursday, Saturday and Sunday:
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

(Open whenever the flag is flying outside!)

Cotswold Canals Trust Visitor Centre & Canal Shop
The Canal Towpath, Church Lane, Saul, GL2 7LA
📞 01452 740132
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Bonds Mill Visitor Centre

Explore Local History and Canal Restoration at Bonds Mill. Located on the canal side, the visitor centre overlooks the historic Bond’s Mill woollen mill, offering a perfect spot to learn more about the area.

Visitor Centre Services:
– Advice, guidance, and information on local history, canal restoration, and other attractions
– Shop with books and maps
– Chat about the history of Bond’s Mill and its role during World War II
– Learn about the canal restoration efforts and how local people contributed to the region’s heritage

Opening Hours:
Every Sunday
1:30pm – 4pm

Cotswold Canals Trust Visitor Centre & Canal Shop
The Gatehouse, Bond’s Mill, Bristol Road, Stonehouse, GL10 3RF
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All our visitor centres stock our branded merchandise and you can view our full range on our online shop.