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Description |
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Run
entirely by volunteers Classic Boat Museum is collection of Sailing
and power boats, of both local and national
interest and importance. Their aim is to preserve and present the best of those boats that demonstrate
the workmanship of past generations for the delight of the present.
The collection also contains, tools, artefacts, books, photographs, film and
archival items that relate to much of the history of boat building, sailing,
yachting, cruising and racing over the last century, in the Solent and beyond. All the boats in the exhibition are in a seaworthy condition and are sailed or
driven as often as possible.
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Open |
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All year
Tuesday to Saturday, 10am - 4pm
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Prices |
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Contact |
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Directions |
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The Museum is off
the Newport/Ryde road (A3020), at the Seaclose traffic lights,
following the brown sign. Pedestrians can walk from the town along the eastern side of the river. |
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Refreshments |
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Hot and Cold Drinks, biscuits and chocolate bars are available, as well as a well stocked shop. |
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Accessibility |
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There
is full disabled access, including toilet facilities. |
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More
info |
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The neighbouring Classic
Bus Museum is often open during the season. |
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