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

Museum, Shop & Cafe (1 Nov 2023 - 29 Mar 2024)
Day	Times
Monday - Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday - Sunday	10:00	- 16:00

Museum, Shop & Cafe (30 Mar 2024 - 1 Nov 2024)
Day	Times
Wednesday - Sunday	10:00	- 16:00

* Please visit the museum's website for latest information.

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:

Randy B
Ealing, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Solo travel
History comes to life
Thursday, 10th August 2023
A fantastic day out for anyone interested in canals and and all who sailed on them. Located in Ellesmere Port, the museum is perfectly situated to convey the history and significance of the British... Read full review
GLENYS H
Good day out
Friday, 11th August 2023
Loved the display in Porters Row of a WW1 Rest Centre for the troops and lots of information . The Armred Historian really gave his all and people of all ages enjoyed the display. Read full review
Stuart W
Jamestown, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
Very interesting lots to see.
Saturday, 19th August 2023
Very interesting lots to see. We easily spent 2 hours going around the exhibits and then we had a decent lunch. Read full review