Anderton Boat Lift For Groups

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About Us

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 2021 - 31 Dec 2021)
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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Recent Reviews:

Garry S
Warrington, United Kingdom
VERY FRUSTRATING
Monday, 21st September 2020
We had booked a return decent to the river twice. The staff member we met on both times we used the lift we've forgotten the name of. Very friendly, helpful and has a lot of knowledge about the lift... Read full review
peterfisher2
Norwich, United Kingdom
Victorian engernering at its best
Thursday, 24th September 2020
Had booked a guided tour on the boat lift but due to Corona Virus this was not possible. However we were given refreshments and then taken down to see The Boat Lift in action together with a talk... Read full review
Deena I
Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
Great engineering feat and country walks
Sunday, 9th May 2021
Fascinating and knowledgeable CRT guide made the experience really special despite the pouring rain, no boats moving and the trip boat out of action! Highly recommend if you want to be wowed by... 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.