Hidden gems: Maritime museums in United Kingdom

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in United Kingdom. This list contains 14 places from Maritime museum category.

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Folkestone's Fishing Heritage and History Museum
Maritime museum
👍👍 The museum offers a fascinating look at the history of fishing in Folkestone. A variety of fishing equipment is on display including a working radio receiver. One of the best collections of vintage photographs of local fishermen, the harbour and surrounding area is housed here, along with plenty o...
4.90 (9 reviews)
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HMS Gannet
Maritime museum
👍 It's a very cool boat I don't know too much about it but it's very cool
4.80 (76 reviews)
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Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade Watch House Museum
Maritime museum
👍👍 Amazing place with lovely views and fresh air. It's a perfect spot to enjoy a nice healthy sandwich snda nice cup of take away tea. The view is fantastic 👌
4.80 (43 reviews)
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Salcombe Maritime Museum
Maritime museum
👍 A friendly small museum that has good exhibits about the second world war and also local wrecks. Unsuitable for big groups but perfect for an hour of pottering.
4.80 (14 reviews)
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Maggie Law Maritime Museum
Maritime museum
4.80 (5 reviews)
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RNLI Poole Old Lifeboat Museum
Museum
👍👍 What would we do without them! A very informative little museum that tells such a story of bravery and human compassion, please if you visit don't forget to leave a donation just a swipe of a credit card leaves just £3 we all need to contribute. A little piece of maritime history...... 👍 A must vis...
4.70 (147 reviews)
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HMS Alliance
Maritime museum
Museum on board an a-class submarine, complete with sound effects & a working periscope.
4.70 (137 reviews)
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RNLI Chatham Museum
Museum
4.70 (122 reviews)
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HMS M.33
Maritime museum
Visitors can board & tour the interior of this Royal Navy ship built in 1915 & used in WWI.
4.70 (105 reviews)
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Unst Boat Haven
Maritime museum
👍👍 Great Hall with some interesting boats and history about their usage in the fishing industry. Very friendly staff with great stories. Also some interesting digital content available on roundme and sketchfab.
4.70 (34 reviews)
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Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade Museum
Museum
👍👍 A little treasure. Fascinating and informative. A joy I was surprised and a little disheartened that so few people know it is there Yes its a 10 mon walk from car park but so what! Free but donations welcomed as run entirely by volunteers - just as the life boats are. Go. Its really worth it and w...
4.70 (20 reviews)
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Southwold Sailors' Reading Room
Maritime museum
👍👍 The Southwold Sailors’ Reading Room was built in 1864 as a refuge for fishermen and mariners when not engaged at sea, as an endeavour to keep them out of the pubs and encourage them in Christian ideals. Displays of a seafaring nature line the walls and fill glass cabinets. Pictures and portraits of...
4.60 (48 reviews)
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Watchet Boat Museum
Maritime museum
👍 A quaint museum housed in an old Railway engine shed. It tells the history of Watchet seafarers and the unique Flatner boats. Friendly staff. Donation only.
4.50 (51 reviews)
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Thames River Police Museum
Maritime museum
👍👍 Happened to pass by when it was open so went in for a look. Glad I did, it’s a great museum of what policing the Thames was like. Definitely worth a visit if it’s open.
4.50 (24 reviews)
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