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Cafe and gift shop

Can we tempt you with some hot drinks and snacks and few crafty mementos of your day here? Take time out in our Waterside Café and gift shop.

Waterside Cafe at Ellesmere Port

A wonderful setting for something to eat and drink, with plenty of seating on our waterside terrace, in our café or if you'd like to enjoy the sunshine, we have picnic areas too.

Our menu includes all your favourite tasty sandwiches, snacks and light meals.

Outdoor area of Cafe

Museum gift shop

Our museum shop has a superb new range of books, canal related memorabilia, gifts and souvenirs to remind you of your visit

You can enjoy browsing through:

  • books on boating
  • canal history books
  • maps and guides
  • games and toys
Gift shop at National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port

Last Edited: 19 September 2023

photo of a location on the canals
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