National Waterways Museum

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Unlock the wonders of our waterways at National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port.

With its delightful waterside setting, historic canal boats and fascinating displays housed in Victorian buildings of the former transhipment dock, the museum is a great day out whatever the weather.

Friendly dogs are welcome, and we ask that they be kept on a lead at all times.

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Guide Prices

Adult (16 & over) £11.50. Child (6-15) £8.50 Child (5 and under) Free. Family (2 adults + 2 children) £28.50. Concession £10.50. Your ticket allows you to return as often as you like for one year.

Opening Times

2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
Day	Times
Tuesday - Sunday	10:00	- 16:00

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

Awards

Regional and Miscellaneous Marketing Cheshire Dog Friendly Business of the Year - 2018 2018

Directions

Road Directions

Leave M53, jct 9 and follow signs.

Public Transport Directions

By rail – Merseyrail half-hourly service from central Liverpool and stations on the Wirral. 10-minute walk from Ellesmere Port station

By bike - the towpath alongside the Shropshire Union Canal runs right up to the museum.

By bus – 20-minute walk from Ellesmere Port bus station. Wide range of services including from Caernarfon, Chester, Liverpool, Neston, Runcorn and Wirral.

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Recent Reviews:

CharlieL216
England, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Family
A wonderful trip to Santa
Monday, 16th December 2024
We had a wonderful day here visiting Santa. The grotto was beautifully created and Santa was brilliant! Highly recommended. Read full review
grahampJ6853AU
Tilehurst, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Friends getaway
Research trip to the National Waterways Museum.
Friday, 10th January 2025
Spent to day in the Archive at the Ellesmere Port waterways museum. We were greeted at reception by a wonderfully cheerful, organised, and informative person. We had coffee and a chat about canals... Read full review
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