Anderton Boat Lift

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**Experience of the Year Award Winner 2019**

Marvel at the miraculous feat of Victorian engineering they call the ‘Cathedral of the Canals’. No wonder it won Visit England’s 2018 Large Visitor Attraction Of The Year - Take a 30-minute boat ride up or down the lift to get the inside track on its workings. If you’ve got a head for heights, try Walking The Lift; venture out along the aqueduct to see the former control room and machine deck, then climb to the very top of this impressive structure for wonderful panoramic views. Little ones will love the new Let’s Play outdoor area, complete with a mock-up of Anderton’s bridge, control house and mooring area, and, inside the Visitor Centre, a lift-themed craft area where young imaginations can fly. Check out, too, the fascinating exhibition about this unique spectacle.

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Guide Prices

Lift Trip Only;
Adults 25+ £8.25
Children 5-15 £4.25
Young adult 16-24 £6.25
Under 5's FREE

River Trip Only;
Adults 25+ £5.25
Children 5-15 £3.25
Young adult 16-24 £4.25
Under 5's FREE

Combined Lift & River Trip;
Adults 25+ £12.25
Children 5-15 £7.25
Young Adult 16-24 £9.25
Under 5's FREE

Opening Times

2021 (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

* Visit website for further, up-to-date information

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:

The_Glovers_UK
Leeds, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
Fascinating piece of history and engineering
Saturday, 19th September 2020
Stopped here for a quick visit on our way home from a lovely few days staying nearby. The car park machines weren’t working so parking was free :) but they seemed reasonably priced. The lift itself... Read full review
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

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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.