National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port

The National Waterways Museum spans across seven acres, featuring a collection of canal boats, industrial machinery, and Grade II listed Victorian buildings.

Thomas Telford designed this 200-year-old dock complex, which served as a major cargo transfer point between Liverpool port and inland waterways during industrial times.

The museum maintains an extensive archive documenting Britain's canal heritage through photographs, technical drawings, and personal accounts of waterway workers.

Visitors receive a 12-month pass with their entry ticket, allowing unlimited access to exhibitions, boat demonstrations, and seasonal events throughout the year.

The museum includes working locks, operational blacksmith workshops, and period warehouses that demonstrate the mechanics of 19th-century water transportation systems.

Location: Cheshire West and Chester

Address: South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4FW CH65 4FW

Phone: +441513555017

Email: nationalwaterwaysmuseum@canalrivertrust.org.uk

Website: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/national-waterways-museum

GPS coordinates: 53.28794,-2.89203

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:24