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National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port

National Museum & Exhibition · Cheshire, England

National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port is a national museum & exhibition in Cheshire, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £13.25 · Child £9.95 · Family £32.50
Checked on the official page: day ticket adult (16+) £13.25, child (6-15) £9.95, family (2 adults + 3 children) £32.50.
Opening timesTuesday to Sunday 10am-4pm; open 7 days in summer holidays and October half term.
Best time to goWeekdays in term time.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast.
Best agesMost suit about 5-12; free places suit short visits with younger children
If it rainsMostly indoors: wet days tend to be busiest
ParkingAmple free parking with accessible bays (2.1m headroom); drop-off outside the entrance. (Free)
FoodWaterside Café in the Island Warehouse.
Money saverMany are free, so budget for parking and food only; go for 2 hours, not all day.
Top tipsTake the boat trip first, then the museum galleries.
What to packSnacks, water bottle, pram or carrier, wipes

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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