On all three December weekends leading up to Christmas, plus Monday 23 and Christmas Eve, we will be decking the halls with holly for a fabulous trip to Santa’s grotto.
National Waterways Museum
At the National Waterways Museum, regular festive boat cruises will be running along the Shropshire Union Canal. Families are promised an exciting, fun-packed 45-minute trip, full of carols, games and stories, before children are shown into Santa’s magical grotto to share their own Christmas wishes and choose a special present to take home.
The full experience costs £11.50 or for £8, children can enjoy the Santa’s Grotto Experience only. Tickets also include access to the Waterways Museum, historic boats, cafe and playground for the day.
Anderton Boat Lift and Visitor Centre
At Anderton Boat Lift and Visitor Centre, there will be three boat trips a day at 12.30, 1.30 and 2.30pm, when families can enjoy favourite Christmas songs and stories as the boat glides along the River Weaver towards Northwich. Every family will have the chance to pose with Santa for photos and each child over 12 months will receive a special gift to take home.
As an extra treat, families can also join Santa for a delicious pre-Santa Cruise cooked breakfast, served in the café from 10am. Joint tickets are available for £20 each or £12 (adult)/£15 (child) for the cruise only.
A special time of the year
Ani Sutton, our destination and attraction manager, said: “Christmas is a special time at both our wonderful waterway heritage museum and boat lift visitor centre. Our brilliant teams of elves really go to town with the festivities, giving families a magical experience and a perfect start to the Christmas celebrations.”
