National Waterways Museum - Ellesmere Port
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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. The National Waterways Museum brings together a unique fleet of historic boats with rich collections and archives to tell the story of Britains canals and waterways. The historic docks at Ellesmere Port provide the perfect setting. With its stunning location on the banks of the Mersey and the
Manchester Ship Canal, extensive in-door displays, boat trips and
historic buildings, the museum makes a great family day out in Cheshire,
where time slows down and history comes to life. There's so
much to explore from the handsome Victorian buildings, which house the
museum's displays, to the locks and moorings vibrant with historic and
visiting narrow boats. With a year-round events calendar featuring
everything from beer festivals to historic boat rallies, there's always a
reason to visit. Admission: Adult £6.50 Child £4.50 Opening Times: The National Waterways Museum is now closed for the winter and will open again on 13 February 2016. | |||||||||||||||||||||||