Anderton Boat Lift For Groups

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We are extremely sorry to inform our customers that the Anderton Boat Lift structure will remain closed until further notice. This means we are unable to run trips through the lift itself.

Anderton Boat Lift is Cheshire’s award-winning attraction; a Victorian masterpiece of waterway engineering, built in 1875.

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Guide Prices

- Discount for groups of 12 or more
- Discounted catering packages (when booked in advance)
- FREE coach parking
- 10% off the Anderton Guidebook
- Only 5 miles from M56

Opening Times

2024 (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
Day	Times
Monday - Friday	09:30	- 16:00
Saturday - Sunday	09:30	- 17:30
Bank Holiday	09:30	- 17:30

* January to March
Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm
* Consult website for further specific information for opening times throughout the year.

Directions

Road Directions

The Anderton Boat Lift can be accessed by regional motorway and rail networks. Below are directions by rail, bus and road to help visitors find their way to the Anderton Boat Lift.

Lift Ln, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 6FW, United Kingdom

Vehicle Parking Car Parking is available at the Anderton Boat Lift. Charges are £2 for up to three hours, or £3 all day. Charges will operate from 10am till 8pm daily. Coaches park for free. It is advisable to book coach parties in advance to ensure parking is available. Please contact us on 01606 872868 before your journey.

By Rail Local railway stations are available at Cuddington, Acton Bridge, Hartford, Greenbank, Northwich and Lostock Gralam. Telephone National Rail enquiries on 08457 484950 for train timetable details and prices.

By Bus Regular buses run to and from the Northwich area.

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Recent Reviews:

markwarren3
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Great to actually travel on the boat lift
Monday, 23rd September 2024
Excellent historical attraction. Great to actually travel on the boat lift and then to go down the river and hear about its history. Read full review
G741XEsteveb
Steampunk Day
Monday, 30th September 2024
We went to the inaugral Steampunk day and had a brilliant time. We parked in the massive car park (£3 for 8 hours) and it was an easy walk round to the entrance to the visitor centre which had lots... Read full review
Claire I
Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
No communication
Wednesday, 2nd October 2024
When we arrived at the visitor centre we were told that the narrow boat could not access the river weaver due to heavy rain but we could still go on the lift, having never been on the lift we said... Read full review

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Facilities

Accessibility

All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
Guide Dogs Permitted
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Ramp / Level Access
Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

All Weather Attraction

Catering

On-Site café/restaurant - The Coffee Shop is newly renovated serving fresh coffee, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, paninis, cakes and snacks.
Picnic Site - There are various locations to have a picnic, both on site and in the Northwich Community Woodlands.

Parking & Transport

On site parking
Parking (charge) - Parking is charged at £2 for up to 3 hours and £3 for the day (until car park closing time).

Payment Methods

Delta accepted
Groups Accepted
Maestro accepted
MasterCard accepted
Min group size - To be classed as a group we require a minimum of 12 paying members in the party.
Special group rates
Visa accepted

Provider Facilities

Conference facilities
Event Venue
Toilets

Provider Features

Indoor Attraction - The two-storey Visitor Centre, Coffee Shop and Gift Shop are all indoors. The Boat Trip is also completely covered.
Marketing Cheshire Member
No Smoking Attraction
Outdoor Attraction
Village Location - We are Located in the village of Anderton, just north of Northwich Town Centre.