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

Santa sitting on a chair with toy elves on his lap and shoulder

Festive Boat Trips & Santa’s Grotto Experience (6 & 7 December)

Meet Father Christmas at the museum in his Grotto with the option of also taking a festive boat trip along the canal with some of his elves and enjoy singing, games, stories and a treasure trail.

6 December 2025, 10am to 7 December 2025, 4pm

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

Festive Boat Trips & Santa’s Grotto Experience (13 & 14 December)

Meet Father Christmas at the museum in his Grotto with the option of also taking a festive boat trip along the canal with some of his elves and enjoy singing, games, stories and a treasure trail.

13 December 2025, 10am to 14 December 2025, 4pm

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

Festive Boat Trips & Santa’s Grotto Experience (20-24 December)

Meet Father Christmas at the museum in his Grotto with the option of also taking a festive boat trip along the canal with some of his elves and enjoy singing, games, stories and a treasure trail.

20 December 2025, 10am to 24 December 2025, 4pm

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