Join us for a steam spectacular when a fleet of magnificent traction engines meets a flotilla of vintage steamboats under the iconic Anderton Boat Lift!
Enjoy a cruise along the River Weaver on board the Edwin Clark trip boat and marvel at the world-famous boat lift while our friendly crew share fascinating stories behind its mighty past.
- Working miniature steam engines will also be on display across the site.
- Behind-the-scenes 'Walking the Lift' tours.
- Real Ale Festival.
- Floating Craft Beer Tasting (£20pp).
- BBQ & Licensed bars.
- Make & Take LEGO workshop (£15pp).
- River Trip on the Edwin Clark (£8-12).
Plan your Day:
- 10.00 - River Trip
- 10.30 - Walking the Lift Tour
- 11.15 - River Trip
- 11.45 - Walking the Lift Tour
- 12.30 - Engines on Display Talk & Tour
- 13.30 - River Trip
- 13.45 - Walking the Lift Tour
- 14.00 (Sat only) - Live music: Northwich Uke Club
- 14.45 (Sat only) - Floating Craft Beer Tasting on the Edwin Clark
- 14.45 (Sun only) - River Trip
- 15.30 (Sun only) - Watch the rumbling spectacle of the fleet leaving
Explore the mighty exhibits on display including:
- 1914 Aveling & Porter 6nhp General Purpose engine “Avellana”
- 1928 Foden D type Timber Tractor “George”
- 1933 Sentinel S6 Steam Waggon
- 1908 Foster General Purpose engine “Phoenix”
- 1920 Foden 5-ton Wagon
- 1925 Fowler Steam Roller “Bonzo”
- 1927 Burrell Steam Roller “Samson”
Miniature Steam Engines built and maintained by their operators:
- Bregazzi Buggy
- 4” Burrell general purpose engine
- 4” Durham and N Yorks
- 3” Burrell General Purpose engine
- 4” Burrell Road Locomotive
- 4” Burrell Road Locomotive
A unique, family-friendly steam festival with live demonstrations and interactive exhibits bursting with old-world charm.
