London Canal Museum: Where Ice Cream Meets Industrial History! š¢āļø
Tucked away in King's Cross (super central!), this quirky spot is London's only inland waterway museumāhoused in a 19th-century ice warehouse built by famous ice cream mogul Carlo Gatti in 1862. Why Itās Unique: š§ Giant Victorian Ice Well See where ice imported from Norway was stored (pre-fridge era magic!) Learn how canals delivered ice for Londonās posh ice cream parlours š¦ š£ Narrowboat Life Peek inside cramped boat cabins where families lived & worked Discover how canal horses pulled heavy cargo (spot their stables!) šļø Industrial Secrets Uncover how canals built London (bricks, coal, and yesāice!) Interactive displays on locks, tunnels, and Victorian engineering Visitor Info: š Address: 12-13 New Wharf Rd, London N1 9RT ā° Hours: Tue-Sun & Bank Holiday Mondays, 10AM-4:30PM šļø Tickets: ~Ā£6 (kids free! Check website for discounts) Fun Extras: Boat rides available seasonally (check ahead!) Great combo with Kingās Cross food spots or Camden Market #CanalMuseum #IndustrialLondon #HiddenHistory #KingCross #IceCreamHistory