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Welcome to Ellesmere Port
 

Unlock the wonders of our waterways...

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.

Its stunning location beside the Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal makes the museum well-placed to show how the waterways helped drive the UK's astonishing industrial revolution.

New for 2010
We have designed a site plan to help you plan your great day out at the National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port.
Click here for a copy.

 

Click here for a copy of our leaflet.

 
What's on

Victorian family half term fun
Sat 13 to Sun 21 February
Ellesmere Port



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Canal Heritage Talks
Friday 19 February, 7.30pm
Ellesmere Port


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  Canal moorings

Visiting by boat and booking overnight moorings.

Painted heart on narrow boat.

 
 
 
 

Conference Centre

An attractive and original location for meetings and conferences.

 
   
 
Visitor information
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Museum opening

January to March
Weekends and February half term (Sat 13 to Sun 21 Feb), 10am to 4pm 

April to November
Open daily, 10am to 5pm


Shop and café opening

10am to 4pm daily

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day

 


Admission
 
Adult £5.50
Child (5-16)
£3.60
Concession £4.40
Family adults
£4.40
Under 5s
free
   

Click here for details of Season Tickets, and family and group discounts.

 

Boat trips

Adult £1.50
Child/concession £1

 
 
 
           
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