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Halloween and Half Term Activities

Starts: 24 October 2026

Ends: 1 November 2026

10am-4pm

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

Bring the children for Half Term activities and there may be a few spooky Halloween happenings!

Spooky family friendly half term Halloween fun every day (10am – 4pm), 24 Oct – 1 Nov 2026

  • Ghost Tours * Pumpkin Trail * crafty Halloween activities
  • Frighteningly fun Boat Trips (daily at 11.00, 12.00, 13.00, 14.00 and 15.00)
  • Scary snacks in the Waterside Café

Did you know the National Waterways Museum has 6 resident ghosts? Will they come out to show themselves this Halloween? Take one of our free Ghost Tours to find out how these waterways spirits ended up here. Watch out for our gorgeously ghoulish costumed staff across the site!

Link to day ticket

Link to annual pass

Phone: 01513555017

Email: [email protected]

Last Edited: 11 February 2026

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