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Welcome to Ellesmere Port
     
     
   
     

Explore the former canal port and experience life afloat aboard our collection of canal and river boats.

Discover the stories of the people who worked on our waterways through interactive displays, film and audio recordings.

Step back in time at the dock workers' cottages and see how people lived from the 1840s to the 1950s.

     
 

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What's on
Roses and Castles Painting Course
Ellesmere Port 25th - 26th October 2008 Discover the history and learn the traditional art of Roses and Castles painting
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Debt-O-Nation
Ellesmere Port 26th September 2008 A topical look at the UK's addiction to credit
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  Visiting by boat
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Visitor information

Opening hours
April to October
10am to 5pm Daily

November to March
11am to 4pm Thurs - Sun

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day

 
 
Admission Charges (2008)
Adult £5.50
   
Child £3.50
   
Concession £4.50
 
Family Ticket £19.00
 
Concession Family Ticket £17.00
 
Under 5's Free
 
Boat Trip Adult £1.50
Boat Trip Child £1.00
 

Annual Season Ticket - for less than the price of three-day admissions you can visit the Museum and take part in the events throughout the year.
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