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Mooring Suspension: National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port, Shropshire Union Canal

Starts: 17 April 2025 08:00 am

Ends: 22 April 2025 12:00 pm inclusive

Type: Advice

Reason: Information

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayShropshire Union Canal
Starts atWater Point, New Road Bridge 148
Ends atWater Point, New Road Bridge 148

Description

Please be advised of a temporary mooring suspension at National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port between 8am Thursday 17 April and 12 noon Tuesday 22 April to facilitate the Historic Boat Gathering at our National Waterways Museum over Easter 2025.

The following restrictions will be in place to accommodate the event:

Short term moorings will be suspended at New Road Bridge moorings between these dates.

The mooring restriction will be in force for all boats except for those booked in to attend the event.

Mooring outside of this area is unaffected.

Signs will be on site notifying of the suspended moorings.

Whilst the navigation and towpath will remain open, please consider this when cruising through, as it may be busier than usual.

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