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Anderton Boat LiftFree to get in!

Opening times 2013

Getting thereFrom the M56 Junction 10 take the A559 and follow signs for the Anderton Boat Lift. The Anderton Boat Lift is a fully accessible visitor attraction. Guide dogs welcome.

21 Mar 31 July Mon FriSat & Sun (including bank holidays)

10am 16.0010am 17:30

1 Aug 31 Aug 7 days 10am 17:30

1 Sept 3 Nov Mon FriSat & Sun

10am 16.0010am 17:30

4 Nov 29 Nov Thur Sun 11am 16:00*

30 Nov 22 Dec Sat & Sun 11am 16:00**

23 Dec 24 Dec Mon & Tues 11am 16:00**

*No trip boat operating on these dates. Exhibition, coffee shop and grounds only

**Santa cruises along the River Weaver operating on these dates. Booking advisable

All prices state include VAT at 20%.

Special discounts for coach groups and school visits of 12 or more.

Lift Trip River Trip Lift & River Trip

Adult 7.50 4.75 12.00

Child 5.50 3.75 9.00

Concession 6.50 4.25 10.50

Family (2 adults & 2 children)

21.00 13.50 32.00

Under 5s free free free

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The Canal & River Trust was created in July 2012 as the successor to British Waterways and we are the guardians of 2,000 miles of historic canals and rivers in England and Wales.

And dont forget to follow the Anderton Boat Lift Inspectors Trail which leads you around the boat lift and neighbouring Northwich Woodlands.

Edwin Clark trip boat

The weight maze

Panoramic viewing platform

Visitor centre

Play area

Can you see?

Where history comes alive

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Lift Lane, Anderton, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 6FWT: 01606 786777 E: andertonboatlift@canalrivertrust.org.uk

Boat trip prices 2013 Access to the visitor centre, gift shop and coffee shop are free!

What is there to see and do?

Holdingmoorings

River Weaver

Play area

ToiletsMaze

Viewingplatform

Canalbasin

VisitorCentre

Mainentrance

Trent &MerseyCanal

Parking

The AndertonBoat Lift

Riversidemooring

Visitormoorings

The Anderton Boat Lift at Northwich in the heart of Cheshire is one of the marvels of the canals.

Board our special trip boat after taking a look around the visitor centre to learn the story of the lift, of course our live commentary will take you into the heart of the lift and illuminate the engineering. Stay on board the boat for a unique look at the industrial heritage of Northwich, a town which has made its living on salt for 2,000 years.

Access to our visitor centre, gift shop and coffee shop are free so immerse yourself in our waterway wonder become absorbed in our interactive exhibition, focusing on the lives of those who designed, built and spent their working lives around this mighty structure.

Browse our gift shop and admire the view from our welcoming coffee shop while trying our freshly ground coffee, handmade cakes and generous sandwiches. Or watch the mighty machinery in action from the panoramic viewing platform.

Take a leisurely cruise aboard the Edwin Clark. Step aboard the elegant Edwin Clark trip boat and take a 30 minute voyage through the heart of the Anderton Boat Lift. The 56 seat accessible trip boat will transport you from the Weaver Navigation to the Trent & Mersey Canal over 50 feet above. Sit back and take in the view as you journey through the towering structure.

Extend your trip with a river cruise, hugging the banks of the Weaver Navigation to the Town Swing Bridge in Northwich an historic market town with deep roots in the salt trade.

The massive iron framework, a masterpiece of high Victorian engineering, lifts canal boats 50ft between the Weaver Navigation and the Trent & Mersey Canal and the trip boat gives visitors the chance to see this from the inside!

Visitor centreCoffee shopGift shopBoat tripsCar park (P&D)Special events: From circusology and falconry display to the new Top of the World Tour.

a masterpieceof high Victorian

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For more details contact us on 01606 786777 or visit canalrivertrust.org.uk/anderton-boat-lift /Anderton.lift @AndertonLift