Anderton Boat Lift

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Whilst there are currently no trips through the lift itself, the ‘Cathedral of the Canals’ still has plenty on offer to guarantee a wonderful day out for all the family!

Our Visitor Centre (including exhibition, grounds, gift shop and coffee shop) is still very much open for you to visit on Saturday and Sundays from 10am to 4.00pm.

Book one of our extended River Cruises along the picturesque Weaver Navigation (at 11.30am or 2pm), 1 April - 1 November.

There’s also a free waterways themed children's playground ... or you can just enjoy a stroll around our stunning grounds exploring the wide-open spaces and landscaped garden before treating yourself to our selection of fresh cakes, sandwiches, pizzas, paninis and hot and cold drinks in our hill top Coffee Shop overlooking the lift.

We are dog-friendly throughout the site.

Watch out for our seasonal programme of events taking place throughout the year.

There are no boat trips 1 November - 31 March

Walking the Lift Tours - Selected dates during the year visit https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/anderton for info. Minimum age 16 years”

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Opening Times

2023 (1 Nov 2022 - 31 Dec 2023)
Day	Times
Monday - Friday	Closed
Saturday - Sunday	10:00	- 16:00

* It is advisable to book coach parties in advance to ensure parking is available. Please contact us on 01606 872868 before your journey.

Awards

Regional and Miscellaneous Marketing Cheshire Large Visitor Attraction of the Year - 2018 2018
Regional Marketing Cheshire Award Winner 2019 2019

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.

Public Transport Directions

Rail- Northwich Station is the nearest station which is 35-minute walk (1.8 miles). Bus transfers avaiable from rail station and Northwich Bus Interchange.

Bus - Buses run regularly to and from Northwich. Closest bus stop Swing Bridge (13-minute walk, 0.7 mi)

Bike - download the heritage cycle trail leaflet and map

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Recent Reviews:

northernlouM
Trip Type:
Family
Great Santa Cruise
Sunday, 25th December 2022
Christmas Eve Santa Cruise. Fantastic from the start. Lovely visitor centre and cafe to start, elf trail for the children to do on the way to the boat. Once on board the 45 minute journey was great... Read full review
Jacqueline H
Rugby, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
The Victorians were amazing
Sunday, 8th January 2023
The idea of joining a river and a canal which are on different levels is quite a strange concept - but the man who came up with the Anderton Boat lift was a genius. The massive structure is awesome... Read full review
andrewpQ8390ZC
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Family
Great breakfast.
Sunday, 29th January 2023
Had a lovely walk in the park nearby then a lovely breakfast in the boat lift cafe. Everyone really friendly and dog was happy under the table. Interesting information about the boat lift... Read full review

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Facilities

Accessibility

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

Attraction Facilities

All Weather Attraction
Pet Friendly - In some areas

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

Civil Weddings
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 - Located in the village of Anderton, just north of Northwich Town Centre.