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There's something for all the family at Britains premier canal museum. Step aboard some of the boats from the world's largest floating collection of traditional canal craft and enter their cabins to discover how people lived and raised families in a home no larger than a hallway of a modern house. Tour the
imposing Georgian and Victorian buildings full of fascinating exhibitions on the waterways, their industries and people. Visit the Pump House and Power Hall where steam, diesel and gas engines have been restored with some in daily operation. Experience domestic life from the 1848s to the 1950s in our four dock workers' cottages. 
Chat to our blacksmith and others practising traditional crafts, take a boat trip around the dock or on the canal or just relax by watching ocean-going ships pass by on the Manchester Ship Canal.Additional Information:
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Opening Times
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(2005 times)
Summer season: April to October, every day 10.00am - 5.00pm.Winter season: November to March, Closed Thursday & Friday 11.00am -4.00pm. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. |
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Admission Charges
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(2005 prices)
Adult £6.45; Child £4.75; Concession £5.25; Family ticket £19.00.Senior Citizen Family ticket (2 S.Cs. + up to 3 children ) £17.75. Accompanied Under 5 yrs Free. |
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Directions
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| Situated adjacent to junction 9 of the M53, Ten minutes walk from Ellesmere Port Railway Station. No. 3 buses from Chester and Birkenhead pass close by. There is free car and coach parking. Fifteen minutes by car from Chester. |
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Nearby Attractions
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Chester Zoo
(4 Miles)*
Chester Zoo is the UK's number one charity zoo! With 7000 animals and over 400 species, Chester Zoo is an exciting, fun day out for all ages. |
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Chester Cathedral
(6 Miles)*
The story of Chester Cathedral can be traced back to the time of the Saxon Minster, which in 907 housed the remains of St Werburgh. |
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Chester Racecourse
(7 Miles)*
Tudor Kings and Queens ruled England when horse racing began on The Roodee. There is no more historic racecourse in the land. |
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Nearby Hotels
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Quality Hotel Chester
(4 Miles)*
This refurbished hotel is situated in rural surroundings, yet close to Chester city centre and Junction 5 of the M53. |
Holiday Inn Express John Lennon Airport
(4 Miles)*
The Express by Holiday Inn Liverpool John Lennon Airport is ideally located for both the aiport and as a base for seeing the City of Liverpool. |
Liverpool Marriott Hotel South
(4 Miles)*
The Liverpool Marriott South is converted from the original Liverpool Airport terminal buildings. |
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