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Horse Boating Live

Starts: 16 August 2026

Ends: 16 August 2026

10am-4pm

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

Watch fascinating narrated horse boating demonstrations with our working boat horse, Flower.

What’s On every Canal Town Sunday:

  • Boat trips on the Diana Margaret (additional charge, please book on arrival)
  • Volunteer-led lock and engine demonstrations
  • Free guided tours
  • Island Warehouse Open Store tours
  • Young Explorer's Folding Detective trail, brass rubbings and paper crafts

With exhibitions, a boat-themed playground, café and something new to discover every week!

All activities are included with your museum day ticket or annual pass (except boat trips)

Link to day ticket

Link to annual pass

Phone: 01513555017

Email: [email protected]

Last Edited: 13 July 2026

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