National Waterways Museum

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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.

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

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Certificate of Excellence 2018

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Recent Reviews:

MHM800
Kingsbridge, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
Very welcoming and dog friendly
Wednesday, 20th June 2018
Really delightful museum, very free to explore at leisure. Delightful old cottages beautifully restored and interesting workshops. The best thing for us was how free of restrictions and how very dog... Read full review
apollo12
Macclesfield, Cheshire
Trip Type:
Couples
Great Museum for all the family
Tuesday, 19th June 2018
Self guided tour takes you round the different houses and sheds where you can see how boats were constructed and how people lived and worked on the rivers and canals. There are some boats in dock... Read full review
636dannyd
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Friends getaway
Great day out
Monday, 11th June 2018
Excellent informative and exceedingly interesting. Lots to see and do and guides very knowledgable. Actual real original documents fro the birth of the canals. Really historic buildings and equipment. Read full review