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Visit National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port car-free
It’s easy to reach the National Waterways Museum car-free as it is a pleasant stroll from the train station.
From Ellesmere Port railway station, the National Waterways Museum is a 15-minute walk (or short taxi ride). There is also a towpath beside the Shropshire Union canal leading directly to the museum – perfect for walkers and cyclists.
There are regular trains to Ellesmere Port from Liverpool: Liverpool Lime Street (about 40 mins), and Birkenhead (30 mins).
When you travel by train to Birkenhead, an Ellesmere Port PlusBus ticket gives you unlimited travel around the area by bus, including to Bebington. Many buses stop in Ellesmere Port, including buses 6, 7 and 1.
The Museum is an 11-minute walk from Ellesmere Port Train Station or a 22 minute bus journey from Ellesmere Port Bus Station.
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Plan your cycle route here. There are bike racks outside the main entrance, just to the left.
Discount: Enjoy 10% off your entry ticket or annual pass with a valid train ticket or bus ticket.
Here’s some information on accessibility on buses and trains.
About National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port
Occupying the old dock buildings of Ellesmere Port, which originally linked the Shropshire Union Canal to the River Mersey, the Canal & River Trust’s National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port sheds light on the fascinating history of our canals and the people who worked on them.
There are 19 Grade II listed buildings to explore, including the Porters Row cottages built for dock workers in 1833, the forge and stables. The seven-acre site’s history is bought to life with the help of costumed interpreters and volunteers maintaining the museum’s collection of historic boats and engines.
Visitors can take a boat trip aboard the historic ‘Diana Margaret’ narrowboat, beginning in the historic docks and travelling along a section of the Shropshire Union Canal towards Chester. Each cruise lasts around 30 minutes and includes live commentary by the Museum’s knowledgeable volunteers.
For any queries about visiting contact National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port on 0151 355 5017 or [email protected]
Address: Boat Museum, S Pier Rd, Ellesmere Port CH65 4FW. Visit Website