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National Waterways Museum

National Waterways Museum

Situated in the old dock complex at the junction of the Shropshire Union and Manchester Ship Canals, the museum offers the visitor the opportunity to experience something of the life on the canal system in the days of commercial carrying.

Facilities

  • Parking
  • Refreshments
  • Souvenir Shop
  • Part disabled access

Operator

Canal & River Trust

Address

South Pier Road Ellesmere Port Cheshire CH65 4FW

  • 0151 355 5017
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  • View website

Open days

Daily Apr-27 Oct 1000-1700. Nov-Mar Tue-Sun closes 1600. (Closed 25 Dec-2 Jan 2020.)

Travel

By Bus: local

By Rail: Ellesmere Port / 0.5 miles

There are nearly 60 traditional boats, ten exhibitions, steam engines, period cottages, blacksmith’s forge and stables. Boat Trips.

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