HMS Ganges Museum was founded in Shotley in 1982 it aims to preserve the history of the Royal Naval Training Establishment which was opened in 1905 and closed in 1976 during which time 160,000 15 year old boys who completed their training prior to joining the fleet.

The museum houses artefacts and memorabilia from the establishment together with many object and photographs submitted by the boys who trained there together with historical Royal Navy history. The museum in manned by Volunteers some of whom attended HMS Ganges as boys completing their training there.

Located at Shotley Marina,
SAT NAV: IP9 1QJ

Driving Directions

FROM IPSWICH:

Take the A14 towards Felixstowe travelling east:

Take Junction 56 off the A14 at Wherstead -
Signposted: Ipswich Central A137.

At roundabout take second left exit -Signposted: Ipswich Central A137 & Docks A137 and Shotley(B 1456)

Continue down Bourne Hill (Ski Centre on right) to roundabout at the bottom of the hill.

At roundabout take second exit turning right. Signposted: Shotley B1456.

You will also now see signs to Barrelman's Point housing development (former HMS Ganges site).

Continue along B1456 for about 10 miles.

At the new roundabout at the entrance to Barrelman's Point turn right (2nd exit) to go down Bristol Hill.

At the bottom of the hill you will see the River Stour ahead and across from that Harwich International Port.

Turn left (Bristol Arms on left corner) and continue along King Edward VII Drive (watch for speed bumps) with the waterfront on your right until you reach Shotley Marina.

Enter the Marina car park on the right and you will see the HMS Ganges Museum directly ahead.

There are several parking bays in front of the museum and along the sea wall.

PLEASE NOTE: Shotley Marina is now a CONTROLLED PARKING ZONE with 24 HOURS ANPR in operation.

You must register your car and pay for parking at a parking machine upon arrival.

When you make a valid minimum purchase from The Shipwreck Pub/Restaurant or stay in the Shipwreck Loft you will be able to validate your already purchased Parking.