National Waterways Museum
Tel: 0151 355 5017
Tel: 0151 355 5017
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.
Adult (16 & over) £9.75. Child (6-15) £6.00. Child (5 and under) Free. Family £25.00. Concession £8.50. Your ticket allows you to return as often as you like for one year.
Museum, Shop & Cafe (30 Mar 2021 - 1 Nov 2021) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
Museum & Shop (5 Nov 2021 - 29 Mar 2022) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday | Closed | |
Tuesday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
* Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
Winter cafe opening hours Tuesday to Sunday - 10.00am - 3.30pm serving hot food 11.00am - 2.30pm
Leave M53, jct 9 and follow signs.
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.
Tel: 0151 355 5017
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