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Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom

canalrivertrust.org.uk
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National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port Reviews | Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars (8 reviews)

National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port is located in Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom on S Pier Rd. National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port is rated 4.3 out of 5 in the category museum in United Kingdom.

Address

S Pier Rd

Phone

+44 1513555017

Amenities

Good for kidsRestaurant

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible toilet

Open hours

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Tollets TalesAndTrails

This has got to be one of the places to visit for those water boat enthusiasts especially if you are into industrial history or even wondering why the canal systems developed in Britain. There is so much to learn for here that it practically is more of an educational centre We just came in for a peak but were blown away by by what was within this attraction. U can relax , explore , or just lazily walk around , I did everything and will keep on coming back different times of the year as this is a very enjoyable place . Toilets are abundant, lots of walkways and steps . Some places accessible to wheelchairs and buggies and also interactive corners for the kiddies. Of coarse a cuppa is ends the visit nicely at the Waterfront restaurant and Cafe. Car parking is just opposite the centre itself.

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peter york

Nice for a visit! Interesting, Educational and well presented historic site. Up to date AR guide app looks good but only appears to work for I phone user's though.

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phill holding

I love just walking around this place you can feel the history its an amazing and beautiful place i don't think I will ever get bored of coming here my kids love it too even if they do think this is what it was like when I was a kid (I'm only 44) i think they think I used to dress like a peaky blinder or something......its one of the places I do like to go just to sit and watch the world go by one of my places to sit and have a think

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Tamsin Hall

A lovely day out! We were fortunate to have had good weather when we visited with our 5 year old and baby, so could wander around at our leisure. We all absolutely loved it; so many different boats to see with helpful information on the placards, our eldest loved the engine room especially. Highly recommended!

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Gerard Harris

The National Waterways museum at Ellesmere Port is well worth a visit. There is free parking alongside (although there is a height barrier which excludes motor caravans), we got permission to park in the coach park as we were too high. Inside there is a nice cafe selling coffee, cakes and other refreshments. The whole place is kept immaculate. There are old boats to look around both inside and outside all of which are explained by information boards. One shed is dedicated to engines used in the canal world and another to explanations about the horses. A row of houses shows you what accommodation was like for porters working at the port. Tickets are great value and give you entry for a whole year to both this museum and it's sister at Gloucester docks along with special events they put on.

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Jo Moldo

Lively place. Would live to go back as the place is set on 7 and a half acres and didn't get the chance to see it all. Definitely a place to visit. It is a good place for families with kids.

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Anne Bagshaw

Moored up in the basin, free entry at the moment due to the virus. Therefore some exhibits closed. Pleasant staff, lots to learn.

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Steven Allan

An important historical museum of significance to the evolving empire that was once British. Unfortunately much was not seen due to the poor weather, but this was frustrated by the lack of a 'route' to follow. I am sure many of the exhibits were missed. The industrial awesomeness of this place is hidden behind the modern leisure amenities currently resurfacing as a lasting tribute to the former backbone of our waterways. A great project in the making which needs much support.

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