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 |
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| Adult | £9.75 per ticket |
| Child (6-15) | £6.00 per ticket |
| Concession & Family Adult | £8.50 per ticket |
| Family | £25.00 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 (1 Jan 2019 - 24 Dec 2019) |
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| Day | Times |
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| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00* |
* Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
Marketing Cheshire Dog Friendly Business of the Year - 2018 2018
Directions
Road Directions
Leave M53, jct 9 and follow signs.
TripAdvisor
Facilities
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
- Picnic Site
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Payment Methods
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Conference facilities
- Toilets
Provider Features
- Indoor Attraction
- Marketing Cheshire Member
- Outdoor Attraction
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
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