Visit Navigation House for a Grade II listed canal company office with interactive exhibits detailing the history of travel and trade by canal. Perfect for all ages, you can see the history of the building, as well as full footage, which is perfect for those interested in the history of trade and transport.
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Gift Shop
Groups Welcome
Walk along the river
Once finished at Navigation House, why not take a stroll along the river bank, which will take you right up to Cogglesford Mill.
School visits
Navigation House is brimming with information about the local area, the Slea Navigation and the historical importance of the town and its connections. There's a nominal charge of £2 per pupil, or £3 per pupil if you combine your visit with nearby Cogglesford Watermill.
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Navigation Wharf
Carre Street
Sleaford
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