Llanymynech Wharf Visitor Centre   - CANAL TRIPS

A community-run facility which welcomes visitors and tourists to the “international parish” of Llanymynech.  Besides light refreshments, the centre provides displays and exhibitions about the canal, Heritage Area and other local places of interest to the visitor.  Guided tours can be arranged, there is a picnic area and the village has a variety of places to eat.   The Centre is managed by the Llanymynech Canal Wharf Group.

NO EVENTS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

The wharf visitor centre will be  open every Sunday and Bank Holiday
from Easter to the end of September, 1.30 – 4.30 p.m.

and also Bank Holidays until October 11.00 – 4.00 p.m.
Children go free on Bank Holidays

Come for a half-hour cruise on the
‘George Watson Buck’ along the canal,
Adults £4.00 children over 3, £2.50

find interesting gifts from our collection of local crafts, books, plants etc.
or just drop in for a cup of tea.
Phone 01691 831497

If you fancy helping at the Centre for one or more days during the season:
 contact Liz on 01691 831497.
 

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Line drawing of the packet-boat ‘Duchess Countess’

The Duchess Countess’, was built at the end of the 18th century and ended its days on the Montgomery and Llangollen canals in the mid 1950s. The trust which was set up to build a replica has ceased to be. The black and white photo below shows the Duchess Countess at work.

The promotion of the Monty in Llanymynech continues with the llanymynech canal wharf group.