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, soak up fascinating canal history, 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.

Special Offer

Download an web discount offer - just download and print off the voucher, fill it in and bring it along when you visit - click here for voucher.

But remember - if you visit us using a voucher you are not able to take advantage of our great season ticket offer. Simply gift aid us your ticket price and we'll give you an annual ticket and you can come back as many times in the year as you want.

So if you live nearby make sure you fill in the form - if you are visiting us on holiday help yourself to a voucher!

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.

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