National Waterways Museum

 

Award winning living history museum covering all aspects of canal life.

Many indoor and outdoor areas to explore within this large historical site.

 

"A great place for families with plenty of space to roam around!"

 

Also on site:

  • Café
  • Gift Shop
  • Outdoor play area
  • Many special events held throughout the year
  • And not forgetting the museum's "Vintage Amusements Exhibition"!

 

The vintage arcade attraction features over 20 exhibits - all fully restored and ready to play using real old pennies!

Don't miss the rare Punch & Judy mechanical puppet show, the comical Laughing Sailor, the ghostly Spiritualist Room, 1920s Pinball, and more...   

Purchase your old pennies from the on-site change machine or the museum welcome desk

 

 

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

 

Admission charge applicable to enter the museum site.

Each admission ticket is valid for a full year. (Yes, you can return as often as you like for a whole year - free of charge!)

 

…and don't forget, free on-site parking!

For detailed visitor information, including opening times and directions, please see The National Waterways Museum main website by using the link below.

For additional information, including latest updates, please see social media posts

 

Address 

The National Waterways Museum

South Pier Road

Ellesmere Port

Cheshire

CH65 4FW

 

Website

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/places-to-visit/national-waterways-museum