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Event programme

Take a look at our event programme for 2025

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Miniature Steam machines in a line with 6 men sat on top of them.

Miniature Steam Weekend

Join us for a steam-themed bank holiday weekend (Saturday & Sunday)!

3rd May 2025 10:00am to 4th May 2025 4:00pm

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

Old black and white photo of a street party with people sitting at a long table

VE Day 80th Anniversary Street Party

Street parties were a common way to celebrate Victory in Europe (VE) Day on May 8, 1945, when the war in Europe ended.

11th May 2025 10:00am to 11th May 2025 4:00pm

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

A music group wearing old fashioned clothing playing folk instruments and singing

Old Time Sailors in Concert, National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port

You're invited to join the plentiful crew, the 'Old Time Sailors' for a family friendly night of foot stomping, dancing and singing!

16th May 2025 5:00pm to 16th May 2025 11:00pm

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

Boat movements on canal town days at the National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port

Canal Town & Boats

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

18th May 2025 10:00am to 18th May 2025 4:00pm

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

three elderly woman kniting yarn and laughing together

Crafty Victorians

Join our crafty Victorians to find out how to make creations from yarn and to have a go yourselves.

25th May 2025 10:00am to 25th May 2025 4:00pm

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

Man in pirate costume pointing a pistol standing next to a treasure chest with the sea in the background

Mutiny at the Port: Pirate Weekender

The Conwy Pirates have landed – drop anchor at our Port & join us for pirate shenanigans, tug-o-wars, cannon & pistol displays.

7th June 2025 10:00am to 8th June 2025 4:00pm

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

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Last Edited: 23 April 2025

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