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National Waterways Museum

Enjoy a day out by the canal in Cheshire, where time slows down and history comes to life. Designed by the great civil engineer Thomas Telford, the docks at Ellesmere Port were still in use as late as the 1950s. They are a marvellously self-contained world and when you visit the museum today you can still walk around its locks, docks and warehouses and visit its forge, stables and workers cottages.

There's so much to explore from the handsome Victorian buildings, which house the museum's fascinating displays, to the locks and moorings, home to colourful historic and visiting narrow boats. With world-class attractions and a year-round events calendar featuring everything from beer festivals to historic boat rallies, there's always a reason to visit. It is family-friendly with an outdoor playground for the children. Friendly dogs are always welcome and we ask that they be kept on a lead at all times. Admission is through a day ticket or an Annual Pass which allows you to return as many times as you like for a year including most Event Days too.

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