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

454 reviews

Certificate of Excellence 2018

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

Excellent
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Very Good
169
Average
43
Poor
13
Terrible
9

Recent Reviews:

John C
Wirral, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Family
Great place to visit
Wednesday, 13th February 2019
Visit the museum at least weekly with 2 yr old grandson. He loves it. Great range of facilities and exhibits outside and inside over this large site. Includes various canal craft and a collection of... Read full review
TravelzHeavy
UK
Trip Type:
Family
A regular with the kids
Wednesday, 13th February 2019
We live about 20 min drive away and the kids often ask to go. It’s such a quirky place and there is always something going on. No matter how long we have to be there I always feel we’d have liked to... Read full review
sharonn282
Trip Type:
Couples
Day trip from the Wirral
Friday, 15th February 2019
Great day out. Lots to see. Interesting and informative. Super cafe. Recommend a visit. Would definitely go back next time we have visitors. Read full review