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Canal Town Summer Sundays

Starts: 19 July 2026

Ends: 19 July 2026

10am-4pm

National Waterways Museum South Pier Road Ellesmere Port Cheshire CH65 4FW

Our milkshakes bring all the boats to the yard...

Join us on 19 July for the Canal Town Sundae launch of our summer events programme as we celebrate National Ice Cream Day with our boat-inspired milkshakes!

  • Chocolate Charlie – chocolate milkshake topped with whipped cream, sprinkles and a flake
  • Ice Breaker – vanilla milkshake, cookie dough ice cream, whipped cream with crispy wafer shards
  • Strawberry Dreamboat – strawberry milkshake topped with vanilla ice cream and sprinkles

With lock demonstrations, engine displays, children's trails and activities, exhibitions, a boat themed playground and café, there's something new to enjoy every Sunday.

  • All activities are included with your museum day ticket or annual pass
  • Volunteer-led lock and engine demonstrations
  • Guided tours - Island Warehouse and Open Store tours
  • Young Explorer's Folding Detective trail, brass rubbings and paper crafts

Link to day ticket

Link to annual pass

Phone: 01513555017

Email: [email protected]

Last Edited: 15 July 2026

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