MuseumAdult £13.25, child (6-15) £9.95, under 6 free, family £32.50; 10% off online. Annual pass family £58.50Ages 0+Both
National Waterways Museum
South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4FW · Chester & Wirral
Canal & River Trust museum in a restored Victorian dock where kids can step aboard historic narrowboats, watch the locks and explore old workers' cottages and the stables. There are discovery trails, self-led craft activities and a waterways-themed playground, and short boat trips run from the dock (call ahead for sailing times). Under 6s go free.
Visitor information
Visitor info
- Hours
- Tue-Sun 10am-4pmopen 7 days in school summer holidays and Oct half term (26 Oct-1 Nov 2026)
- Address
- South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4FW
- Price
- Adult £13.25, child (6-15) £9.95, under 6 free, family £32.50; 10% off online. Annual pass family £58.50
- Setting
- Both
- Parking
- Free on-site car park incl. accessible bays (2.1m height limit); rapid EV chargers (extra cost)
- Facilities
- Café · Free parking · Gift shop · Baby changing · Accessible toilets · Playground · Boat trips · Dog friendly
- For the kids
- Climb aboard real narrowboats and watch the canal locks in action
- Phone
- 0151 355 5017
Last checked Fri, 23 Oct 2026 · Food nearby, parents’ tips and more in the planner →
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