Museums · North Wales
National Waterways Museum
National Waterways Museum — 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 is a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
The National Waterways Museum is located in North Wales. This museum focuses on the history and significance of Britain's waterways, showcasing various exhibits related to the canal system.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2880, -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
- wikipedia: National Waterways Museum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is National Waterways Museum?
- National Waterways Museum is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH65 4AS), in the parish of Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area.
- Who owns National Waterways Museum?
- National Waterways Museum is owned by The Canal & River Trust.
- How do I get to National Waterways Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CH65 4AS. It sits within the Ellesmere Port and Bromborough parliamentary constituency.