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The King's Cross Ice Well
London, England
About
Preserved Victorian ice well connected to the London Canal Museum, showing how imported ice was stored before mechanical refrigeration. It works best as part of a museum visit rather than a standalone sight.
Supporting source: Legacy import provenance
Plan your visit
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The Victorian ice well can usually be viewed from above as part of a London Canal Museum visit during museum opening hours. The museum is open Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-16:30, last entry 16:00, plus bank holiday Mondays. Closer inside access is limited to occasional special events such as Ice Weekend.
Admission
- Adults
- £7.5
- Children
- £3.75
- · The ice well is included with London Canal Museum admission. One well is viewable from the museum; descents into the wells are only offered on occasional special events.
Booking
Booking recommended
When to go
- Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
- Crowds: Quiet in the morning
Features & amenities
What to expect
- No food on site
- Modern restrooms
- Indoor / covered
- Indoor
What to bring
- Water
- comfortable shoes
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
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