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The mighty Anderton Boat Lift, known as Cheshire's 'Cathedral of the Canals' is an iconic attraction and a great, family-friendly day out.
Built in 1875, it was the world's first ever successful boat lift, designed to bridge the 50 feet gap between the River Weaver and the Trent & Mersey Canal. An engineering masterpiece, not only does it still do the job it was designed to do, but it does so with the most ingenious and endearing character of any structure on the canal system today.
Visitors to the boat lift can enjoy FREE access to the fun and interactive visitor centre, tree-top coffee shop overlooking the lift and gift shop packed with interesting and unusual gifts/souvenirs. However, if you really want to experience Anderton Boat Lift in all its glory, take a boat trip up and down the lift (the short one - 30 minutes) or through the lift and along the River Weaver (the long one - 75 minutes).
For the intrepid among you, there is also an opportunity to access the very top of the workings. But do you dare embark upon the thrilling ‘Top of the World Tour’?
In 2017, Anderton Boat Lift opened a brand new, fully accessible adventure play area. There is also a maze (built from the old counterweights that used to hang from the lift), insect village, picnic areas and lift view marquee (for weddings and corporate events) within the grounds.
For more information, please visit andertonboatlift.co.uk
Lift and river trip (the long one - 75 minutes)
Adults - £12.75
Children - £9.75
Family (two adults and two children or one adult and three children) - £35.25
Lift only trip (the short one - 30 minutes)
Adults - £8.25
Children - £6.25
Family (two adults and two children or one adult and three children) - £22.75
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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Marketing Cheshire Large Visitor Attraction of the Year - 2018 2018| Low Season (1 Sept 2018 - 30 Sept 2018) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | 09:30 | - 16:00 |
| Saturday - Sunday | 09:30 | - 17:30 |
| Low Season (1 Oct 2018 - 4 Nov 2018) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 09:30 | - 16:00 |
| Low Season (1 Jan 2019 - 29 Mar 2019) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 09:30 | - 16:00 |
| High Season (30 Mar 2019 - 31 July 2019) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | 09:30 | - 16:00 |
| Saturday - Sunday | 09:30 | - 17:30 |
| High Season (1 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2019) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 09:30 | - 17:30 |
| Bank Holiday | 09:30 | - 17:30 |
* Consult website for further specific information for opening times throughout the year.
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