National Waterways Museum

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About Us

Unlock the wonders of our waterways at National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port.

With its delightful waterside setting, flotillas of historic boats and fascinating displays housed in fine Victorian buildings, the museum is a great day out whatever the weather.

Visitors can take a boat trip through an industrial landscape, visit the museum blacksmith and explore traditional narrow boats and homes through the ages, complete with cottage gardens.

There are family activities every school holiday and events from the Easter Boat Gathering to Santa Cruises. As well as the waterside café visitors will find lovely places for picnics throughout the site.

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Adult	£9.75 per ticket
Child (6-15)	£6.00 per ticket
Concession & Family Adult	£8.50 per ticket
Under 5	Free

Your ticket allows you to return as often as you like for one year.

Opening Times

Museum, Shop & Waterside Cafe Open Daily (6 Nov 2018 - 31 Mar 2019)
Day	Times
Monday	Closed
Tuesday - Sunday	10:00	- 16:00

* Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

Awards

Regional and Miscellaneous Marketing Cheshire Dog Friendly Business of the Year - 2018 2018

Special Offers

One free child with one fully paying adult - Download voucher here.
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Directions

Road Directions

Leave M53, jct 9 and follow signs.

TripAdvisor

451 reviews

Certificate of Excellence 2018

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

Excellent
218
Very Good
168
Average
43
Poor
13
Terrible
9

Recent Reviews:

Clarington
Preston, Lancashire, UK
Trip Type:
Family
Family visit with child aged 10
Saturday, 5th January 2019
We enjoyed our visit on a cold but dry January day. The museum was very informative and there was plenty to see and many hands on things for children. We stayed for 2 hours, but if we’d visited on a... Read full review
davidpH7977RG
Trip Type:
Family
Nice day out
Wednesday, 9th January 2019
To start with the price is great 9.50 for an adult but this get you a years pass not just entry and under 6’s free, there is plenty to do and lots to see plus the boat trips available. Staff are... Read full review
ejfraser
Solihull, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Friends getaway
I think it was very good?
Tuesday, 22nd January 2019
It was raining so hard we abandoned our attempt to look round properly. Even moving from the inside exhibits we were getting soaked. However as the admission fee covers you for 12 months we shall... Read full review