Ellesmere Port

Ellesmere Port is a large industrial town and port in Cheshire, situated south of Wirral on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal to the north of the city of Chester.

From designer shopping to family days out, Ellesmere Port boasts a fantastic selection of things to do when you visit by train:

Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet is home to over 145 shops with a fantastic range of food and drink outlets to service its 7 million yearly visitors. Brands include Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Armani, Ted Baker and many more! Get inspired for some retail therapy here

Daily Stagecoach services run from Ellesmere Port station and take about 10 minutes to get there.

Visit the Blue Planet Aquarium for a fantastic day out the whole family will enjoy. Experience the underwater shark tunnel, explore the coral cave or amble through the flooded forest. Regular bus services run from Ellesmere Port Station to the aquarium, getting you there with ease. Book online

The National Waterways Museum, which is less than 20 minutes walk from the station, boasts interactive technology and hands-on exhibits, allowing you to truly experience what it was like to live and work on the waterways over the last 200 years. Find out more and plan your day out here