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BOAT MUSEUM

South Pier Road

Ellesmere Port

Tel: 0151 355 5017

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The museum, situated in the historic docks at the junction of the Shropshire Union and Manchester Ship Canals

See the world's largest collection of traditional canal boats. Step back in time for a unique insight into family life inside a horse-drawn boat. You can admire the skills of boat builders, painters and blacksmiths. The story of the waterways, their industry and people is brought to life in the dock worker's cottages and original waterside buildings. Venture on a boat criuse or simply watch the boats passing through the locks.

Shop. Restaurant. Free car park

 

Open 10am - 5pm daily during summer (Apr-Oct)

11am-4pm Saturday to Wednesday in winter

Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.