National Waterways Museum


Ellesmere Port

For opening times please visit the museum web page at Canal & River Trust

About this Museum


Designed by the great civil engineer Thomas Telford, the docks at Ellesmere Port were still in use as late as the 1950s. They were a marvellously self-contained world, and when you visit the museum today you can still walk around its locks, docks and warehouses and visit its forge, stables and workers’ cottages.

There’s so much to explore, from the handsome Victorian buildings which house the museum’s fascinating displays, to the locks and moorings, home to colourful historic and visiting narrow boats.

The museum boasts world-class attractions and a year-round events calendar featuring everything from beer festivals to historic boat rallies.

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Address

South Pier Road
Ellesmere Port
CH65 4FW

Prices

Prices

For admission prices, please visit the museum web page at Canal & River Trust

Contact

Contact

0151 355 5017

Visit info

Length of visit

Around 5 hours

Activities

Boat trips, guided tours and children’s activities all available at times throughout the year – check the website for details.

Facilities

Café and gift shop

Photography

Photography is permitted across the site.

Access

Disabled toilets available off reception and in the Island Warehouse exhibition area.

Getting there
By car:

Follow signs from M53/Junction 9. Parking is free on site

By train:

Nearest station is Ellesmere Port

Mooring Points:

Bridge 147a, Shropshire Union Canal

Nearest Venues