National Waterways Museum for Groups

National Waterways Museum, the perfect place to bring your group

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For adult groups of 10 or more, there are a range of options available for groups for an enjoyable day out at the National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port.

All group bookings should be made in advance and can be tailored to suit your individual requirements – please speak to our museum team to discuss.

Contactable on 0151 355 5017 any day (Monday to Sunday) between 10am and 5pm or by email nationalwaterwaysmuseum@canalrivertrust.org.uk

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Opening Times

2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 24 Dec 2025)

* Please visit the museum's website for latest opening times before you visit - https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/museums-and-attractions/national-waterways-museum-ellesmere-port

Directions

Road Directions

Leave M53, jct 9 and follow signs.

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Recent Reviews:

grahamp675
Reading, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Friends getaway
Winter trip to national inland waterways museum and archive at Elesmere port.
Friday, 31st January 2025
We were met at the entrance by a young woman who most welcoming and knowledgeable. We chatted about canals and restoration and history while enjoying a coffee and a toasty before our trip into the... Read full review
Sam N
Derby, United Kingdom
History and life on the canals
Wednesday, 19th February 2025
The museum is on the Shropshire Union Canal and is about a 15 minute walk from the Ellesmere Port Merseyrail station, there is also a good sized car park. There is a good cafe which is free entry and... Read full review
Steven W
First of many visits
Monday, 24th February 2025
First visit to this amazing museum with my youngest daughter who I thought might not like it but in fact she loved it ! Spent the day exploring the beautiful canal side basins and stunning buildings... Read full review