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National Waterways Museum

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Shropshire Union Canal

From: 1 April 2026, 8am

To: 7 April 2026, 3pm inclusive

Region: North West

Reason: Event

Location

Closest waterwayShropshire Union Canal
Starts atEllesmere Port Museum Mooring
Ends atEllesmere Port Museum Mooring

Description

Original 19 February 2026, 3:29pm

The moorings at the Ellesmere Port National Waterways Museum will be unavailable from Wednesday 1 April at 8am until Tuesday 7 April at 3pm due to a Historic Boat Gathering Easter Event being held at the museum.

We are pleased to welcome a four day family festival for all the family to enjoy with live entertainment at this years 50th anniversary event, with so much to see and do all weekend from boat trips, horse boating, harnessing and lock demonstrations, to live music, workshops, traditional crafts, stalls and activities.

Please consider when cruising through the suspension as it may be busier than usual once the boats are in position.

Navigation and towpath remain fully open.

Please proceed with care and follow the guidance from our staff.

For further information about the gathering, please visit easter boat gathering

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