National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port
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Facts and practical information
The National Waterways Museum is in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, England, at the northern end of the Shropshire Union Canal where it meets the Manchester Ship Canal. The museum's collections and archives focus on the Britain's navigable inland waterways, including its rivers and canals, and include canal boats, traditional clothing, painted canal decorative ware and tools. It is one of several museums and attractions operated by the Canal & River Trust, the successor to The Waterways Trust. ()
Established: 1970 (54 years ago)Coordinates: 53°17'17"N, 2°53'36"W
Day trips
National Waterways Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Shropshire Union Canal, Christ Church, Ellesmere Port Dock, Paperboat Gallery.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is National Waterways Museum open?
National Waterways Museum is open:
- Monday closed
- Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
- Friday 10 am - 4 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
- Sunday 10 am - 4 pm
Which popular attractions are close to National Waterways Museum?
Nearby attractions include Christ Church, Ellesmere Port (5 min walk), Ellesmere Port Dock, Ellesmere Port (5 min walk), Paperboat Gallery, Ellesmere Port (14 min walk), Shropshire Union Canal, Ellesmere Port (14 min walk).
How to get to National Waterways Museum by public transport?
The nearest stations to National Waterways Museum:
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Train
- Ellesmere Port (11 min walk)
Bus
- Newnham Drive • Lines: 5 (18 min walk)
- Marchwiel Road • Lines: 5 (22 min walk)