Events

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

National Waterways Crochet Group

Every Wednesday from 10am to 12pm, the National Waterways Crochet Group meets in the museum’s Waterside Cafe to share and create traditional canal crafts. New members always welcome. This session is free to attend.

National Waterways Museum Pumphouse and bridge

National Lottery Open Week Offer - Free Entry to National Waterways Museum

Free entry to the museum on 7th & 8th March 2026, with a national lottery ticket.

7 March 2026, 10am to 8 March 2026, 4pm

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

Easter Historic Boat Gathering

Our Easter Historic Boat Gathering is a four-day family festival when a fleet of colourful narrowboats and barges takes centre stage across the site.

3 April 2026, 10am to 6 April 2026, 4pm

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

Steampunk Weekender

Marvel over fabulous costumes, quirky gadgets and ingenious exhibits at the annual Steampunk extravaganza hosted in a stunning historic dockside setting.

18 April 2026, 10am to 19 April 2026, 4pm

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

Group of people dressed as pirates sitting on a wall with person dressed as a mermaid in the middle

Pirate Weekender

Ayy, the Conwy Pirates have landed – so drop your anchor at our Port and join us for a weekend of family friendly pirate shenanigans, tug-o-wars, cannon and pistol displays.

16 May 2026, 10am to 17 May 2026, 4pm

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