Word on the Water - Floating Bookshop
A 100-year-old Dutch barge on Regent's Canal turned into a moored floating bookshop, with children's books, cosy nooks and rooftop live music on sunny afternoons.
- The steps into the hull are steep, park the buggy on the towpath
- Combine with a canal walk and the other King's Cross family spots
Times change seasonally — always check before you set off.
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