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Welcome to the National Waterways Museum

Discover the fascinating history of our inland waterways at our three museums in Ellesmere Port in Cheshire, Gloucester Docks and Stoke Bruerne in Northamptonshire.

Each museum is housed in a historic building in a location rich in waterways heritage. And each sits on a working canal or docks so you can see our canals in use today, and maybe take a boat trip yourself.

Collectively our museums are home to the national waterways collections, the historic boat collection and the national waterways archive.

Help save our historic boats
The National Waterways Museum and the publishers of Narrowboat magazine have joined together to help save Britain's historic inland waterways fleet.

Discover how you can become a Supporter.

 
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Santa Cruises
12, 13, 19, 20 and 24 December
Ellesmere Port

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Bringing the story of our waterways to life for schools and students of all ages.

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The National Waterways Museum is operated by The Waterways Trust.   

 

   
 
 
           
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