World of Boats

Exhibitions, events and a café and bar right on the water's edge, plus video, touchscreen, hands on exhibits and our working boat restoration projects. TV’s Dick Strawbridge guides you through the evolution of boats, propulsion, navigation and so much more. 

World of Boats is a great all-weather experience featuring over 40 boats from around the world as well as live restoration projects and interactive displays. Open all year. One child free with each paying adult

One of the best places to view events in the Bay, relax over a drink or meal or see our fascinating exhibitions. 

Boat Lab

In the Lab we have on-going restorations and a feast of displays and artefacts explaining the workings behind what we do and how boats work.

See our on-going restoration projects

Externally Elena Maria Barbara, once restored, will be an exact replica of an 18th century armed tops’l schooner.