Museums · North Wales
National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port
National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port — a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port is a museum located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port is located in North Wales. This museum focuses on the history and heritage of the UK's inland waterways, showcasing the development of the canal system. It features various exhibits, historic vessels, and interactive displays related to Britain's waterways.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.2879, -2.8920
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH65 4AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
- Official site
- www.nwm.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/26651103 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port?
- National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port is in North Wales, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.2879°, -2.8920°.
- Is National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port. Check ahead for specific facilities.