Anderton Boat Lift For Groups

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We are extremely sorry to inform our customers that the Anderton Boat Lift structure will remain closed until further notice. This means we are unable to run trips through the lift itself. However, we will be running 60 minute river cruises along the picturesque Weaver Navigation. The trip includes a brilliant commentary of the history of the River and Anderton Lift, and a rarely seen up close and personal view of this incredible scheduled ancient monument.

We welcome bookings, please call 01606 786 777 for more information.

The attraction, including boat trips, will be closed on the following Thursdays: 7 July, 4 August, 1 September and 6 October 2022

Anderton Boat Lift is Cheshire’s award-winning attraction; a Victorian masterpiece of waterway engineering, built in 1875.

- 10% discount on lift and river trips for groups of 12 or more
- FREE admission and refreshment voucher for coach drivers
- Discounted catering packages (when booked in advance)
- FREE coach parking
- Only 5 miles from M56

NEW FOR 2018

Visitors will be entertained all year round with a jam-packed events schedule with everything from beer and music festivals to Easter and summer themed kids activities, re-enactment groups, fireworks, Santa Cruises and much more! PLUS with the brand new, fully-accessible, bespoke play area, it’s fun for all ages!

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Guide Prices

Extra trip times available for 12+ passengers
Catering packages available at discounted rates (must be booked at least 1 week before)
Free coach parking, driver admission and refreshment voucher
10 percent off anderton
Book either the first or last trip of the day and get an extra 10% off!
Book a Santa Cruise before 31 August and get an additional 10% off!

Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022)
Day	Times
Monday - Friday	09:30	- 16:00
Saturday - Sunday	09:30	- 17:30
Bank Holiday	09:30	- 17:30

* Consult website for further specific information for opening times throughout the year.

Directions

Road Directions

The Anderton Boat Lift can be accessed by regional motorway and rail networks. Below are directions by rail, bus and road to help visitors find their way to the Anderton Boat Lift.

Lift Ln, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 6FW, United Kingdom

Vehicle Parking Car Parking is available at the Anderton Boat Lift. Charges are £2 for up to three hours, or £3 all day. Charges will operate from 10am till 8pm daily. Coaches park for free. It is advisable to book coach parties in advance to ensure parking is available. Please contact us on 01606 872868 before your journey.

By Rail Local railway stations are available at Cuddington, Acton Bridge, Hartford, Greenbank, Northwich and Lostock Gralam. Telephone National Rail enquiries on 08457 484950 for train timetable details and prices.

By Bus Regular buses run to and from the Northwich area.

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Teacake_Taster
Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Double Altitude Cruising
Monday, 4th July 2022
We joined some friends on their canal boat for a trip down the river and back. Easy to find if you know where you are going but there are eventually some brown signs and the car park is for a nature... Read full review
Runforit123
Relaxing and rewarding
Friday, 15th July 2022
A lovely little trip out for the family. Visited with 2 toddlers, they loved the play area, exploring the gardens and seeing the boat lift. They also enjoyed seeing the water and surrounding areas... Read full review
MjrHallam
staff not bothered
Saturday, 23rd July 2022
to be met at the coach and told no one was able to drive the barge was hugely disappointing the woman who met us was not apologetics and at one point said she had broad shoulders when it came to... Read full review

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Facilities

Accessibility

All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
Guide Dogs Permitted
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Ramp / Level Access
Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

All Weather Attraction

Catering

On-Site café/restaurant - The Coffee Shop is newly renovated serving fresh coffee, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, paninis, cakes and snacks.
Picnic Site - There are various locations to have a picnic, both on site and in the Northwich Community Woodlands.

Parking & Transport

On site parking
Parking (charge) - Parking is charged at £2 for up to 3 hours and £3 for the day (until car park closing time).

Payment Methods

Delta accepted
Groups Accepted
Maestro accepted
MasterCard accepted
Min group size - To be classed as a group we require a minimum of 12 paying members in the party.
Special group rates
Visa accepted

Provider Facilities

Conference facilities
Event Venue
Toilets

Provider Features

Indoor Attraction - The two-storey Visitor Centre, Coffee Shop and Gift Shop are all indoors. The Boat Trip is also completely covered.
Marketing Cheshire Member
No Smoking Attraction
Outdoor Attraction
Village Location - We are Located in the village of Anderton, just north of Northwich Town Centre.