National Waterways Museum for Groups

National Waterways Museum, the perfect place to bring your group

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For adult groups of 10 or more, there are a range of options available for groups for an enjoyable day out at the National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port.

All group bookings should be made in advance and can be tailored to suit your individual requirements – please speak to our museum team to discuss.

Contactable on 0151 355 5017 any day (Monday to Sunday) between 10am and 5pm or by email nationalwaterwaysmuseum@canalrivertrust.org.uk

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Opening Times

2024 (1 Jan 2024 - 24 Dec 2024)

* Please visit the museum's website for latest opening times before you visit - https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/museums-and-attractions/national-waterways-museum-ellesmere-port

Directions

Road Directions

Leave M53, jct 9 and follow signs.

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Recent Reviews:

DayTrip21825748811
York, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Solo travel
Great war event 2024
Thursday, 1st August 2024
Not a bad day out ( sorry no pictures as my camera ran out of power ) . The Armed Historian chap was excellent and very informative if a tad loud . The Tommy in the toll house gave great talk and... Read full review
Elizabeth L
Hatfield, United Kingdom
Great museum, just a pity it's so hard to get there by boat!
Monday, 26th August 2024
The Museum is extensive and very interesting and in my opinion the best waterways museum in Britain. However, Canal and River Trust ought to be ashamed of the condition of the Shropshire Union Canal... Read full review
Nick_Eastwood
Manchester, United Kingdom
a good day out
Wednesday, 28th August 2024
an excellent day out, lots to see and do if you like the waterways already, the site is large but the only let down was the lack of actual boats that you can go in and look at. cafe was nice, its dog... Read full review