Anderton Boat Lift Visitor Centre

Experience this huge and magnificent mechanical marvel of the waterways - a true Victorian masterpiece of engineering

"A family friendly visitor attraction like no other"

Free entry to the main site and visitor centre, which includes:

• Boat lift exhibition
• Educational film 
• Lift control room
• Local information displays
• Viewing platforms
• Café & gift shop
• Children's outdoor play area and maze
• Gardens 
• Outdoor walks and parkland nearby
• …and not forgetting, The Anderton "Vintage Mechanical Novelties" Exhibition! 

Located on the lower floor of the visitor centre, the Vintage Mechanical Novelties exhibition features over 20 fully restored "Olde-Tyme Penny Arcade" exhibits, all in full operational use. Simply purchase your big old pennies from the welcome desk.

(Due to a continual maintenance program, exhibits on display may be subject to change)

Numerous special events held on-site throughout the year.

Function facilities available, including weddings and special events catered for. 

Large on-site car park (charges apply).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Anderton Boat Lift attraction is now a "cashless" site - *CARD PAYMENT ONLY PLEASE*.