Events

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

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

50th Anniversary celebrations

The National Waterways Museum will be celebrating it's 50th year this year in style with special exhibition, and entertainment.

12 June 2026, 10am to 14 June 2026, 4pm

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

Old red vintage car on a cobbled street and red phone box behind

Vintage Vehicle Weekend

The National Waterways Museum will be welcoming vintage cars and motorcycles to the site.

27 June 2026, 10am to 28 June 2026, 4pm

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

Old black and white photo of a canal boat

World Chocolate Day (Mendip)

On this day, in recognition of National Chocolate Day we'll be celebrating all things chocolate and Mendip; the traditional narrowboat that Charlie ‘Chocolate’ Atkins used to transport chocolate crumb.

5 July 2026, 10am-4pm

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