National Waterways Museum

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

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

Friendly dogs are welcome, and we ask that they be kept on a lead at all times.

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Guide Prices

Adult (16 & over) £11.50. Child (6-15) £8.50 Child (5 and under) Free. Family (2 adults + 2 children) £28.50. Concession £10.50. Your ticket allows you to return as often as you like for one year.

Opening Times

2024 (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
Day	Times
Tuesday - Sunday	10:00	- 16:00

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

Awards

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

Directions

Road Directions

Leave M53, jct 9 and follow signs.

Public Transport Directions

By rail – Merseyrail half-hourly service from central Liverpool and stations on the Wirral. 10-minute walk from Ellesmere Port station

By bike - the towpath alongside the Shropshire Union Canal runs right up to the museum.

By bus – 20-minute walk from Ellesmere Port bus station. Wide range of services including from Caernarfon, Chester, Liverpool, Neston, Runcorn and Wirral.

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Recent Reviews:

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
StuartH001
Trip Type:
Couples
Better than expected
Tuesday, 24th September 2024
Went as a couple on the way to a two night stay in Chester and was very very pleasantly surprised considering some of the reviews on here. This place is bigger than expected with an excellent... Read full review
Keith J
North Wales, United Kingdom
An interesting and enjoyable visit on a sunny but cold autumn day.
Wednesday, 16th October 2024
The museum is well signed from the junction 9 of the M53 and has it's own free car park and a limited number of electric car charge points. There are toilets, baby change facilities, a shop and a... Read full review