Boat Museum, The [Printable Version (opens in a new window)]

This museum, dedicated to Britain's waterway history, is set within a historic dock complex. It is the home of the world's largest floating collection of canal craft; some of the cabins may be boarded. Also indoor exhibits, period cottages, Power Hall, steam engines, Blacksmith's Forge, lock demostrations and boat trips. Cafe and gift shop.

TOILETS	Unisex, accessible toilet at reception. Accessible toilets also provided in the Island warehouse within main ladies and gents blocks. Ladies; small, lateral transfer not possible.
BOAT CABINS	Deep steps to enter. Limited space within.
CANAL/DOCKS	Brick/cobbled surface with some quiet steep slopes. A designated route is suggested for wheelchair users - details on a map available from reception.
ISLAND WAREHOUSE	houses exhibition, cafe and toilets. Accessible lift or stairs at entrance. Level access once inside.

South Pier Road
Ellesmere Port
Cheshire
CH65 4FW

Tel: 0151 355 5017
Fax: 0151 355 4079
bookings@thewaterwaystrust.org
http://www.boatmuseum.org.uk (opens in a new window)

MAP: View map (opens in a new window)

OPEN: Summer: daily, 10.00am - 5.00pm. Winter: Saturday to Wednesday, 11.00am - 4.00pm.

DIRECTIONS: On north-east side of Ellesmere Port, signposted from J9 of M53.

£: Admission charged, ring for details.