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Traditional work boats moor at a three-way canal junction with warehouses to one side and a tall brick chimney in the background.

Portland Basin

Where canals, boats, and people meet, Portland Basin sits at the junction of the Peak Forest, Ashton, and Huddersfield Narrow canals.

Visit the old Ashton Canal Warehouse museum to learn more about the local industrial history or take a walk along one of three canals – stretching into the heart of Manchester or across the idyllic countryside.

Things to see and do

    • Address

      1 Portland Pl, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL7 0QA

    • Opening times

      The towpath is always open.

    • Prices

      Once you're parked up, it won't cost you a thing.

    • Toilets

      Toilets are available in Portland Basin museum.

    Getting here

    • By car

      Postcode: OL7 0QA

      There is parking available at the museum.

    • By boat

      There are temporary moorings at both Portland Basin Marina and Droylsden Marina.

    Boats moored in a marina in front of a large industrial-era warehouse.
    Traditional work boats moor at a three-way canal junction with warehouses to one side and a tall brick chimney in the background.
    Portland Basin
    Portland Basin waterwheel
    Portland Basin from above
    Person walks over a bridge at a three-way canal junction with a sign pointing to Marple, Whaley Bridge, and Macclesfield.
    Boats moored along a tree-lined canal with residential buildings on one side and a large brick chimney in the background.

    Boats moored in a marina in front of a large industrial-era warehouse.

    photo of a location on the canals
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