Events

Find out what events are taking place at the National Waterways Museum.

Four people stand arm in arm dressed in steampunk outfits in front of old work boats.

Take a look at our event programme for 2025

Man in waist coat and hat pouring himself a pint behind a bar

Beer & Craft Festival

Join us for a beer and BBQ when some local breweries will be show-casing their beers and local crafters will be displaying their wares for you to buy. With supporting live entertainment.

13th July 2025 10:00am to 13th July 2025 4:00pm

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

3 volunteers in traditional canal town costume at Ellesmere Port

Canal Town & Music

With a music theme, step back in time & experience what it was like to live and work in the docks when Ellesmere Port was a canal town.

20th July 2025 10:00am to 20th July 2025 4:00pm

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

A couple in old fashioned colourful clothing standing next to a narrow boat and a small musical organ

British Organ Grinders

We are pleased to welcome the British Organ Grinders Association to the museum for their regular gathering.

2nd August 2025 10:00am to 3rd August 2025 4:00pm

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

British Organ Grinders

We are pleased to welcome the British Organ Grinders Association to the museum for their regular gathering.

9th August 2025 10:00am to 10th August 2025 4:00pm

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

Horse Boating

A unique opportunity to watch a LIVE horse boating display when Flower pulls Gifford, a historic narrowboat along the canal and then through a 200-year-old lock at our special Canal Town event.

10th August 2025 10:00am to 10th August 2025 4:00pm

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