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Ellesmere Port
This city is considered by many as a southern suburb of Liverpool. The main attraction here is the excellent Boat Museum.
Practical information
Ellesmere Port Tourist Information Centre
Unit 22b, McArthur Glen Outlet Village, Kinsey Road, Ellesmere Port
Tel (0151) 356 7879
Open Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Coming & going
Ellesmere Port is easily accessible from Chester and Liverpool. Mersey Travel trains connect Chester with Liverpool (James Street).
Hostel accommodation
There are no hostels in Ellesmere Port with the closest budget accommodation in Chester or Liverpool.
Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions
National Waterways Museum
The Boat Museum has an extensive collection of boating related exhibits with an emphasis on canal boats and Britain's inland waterways. It includes the world's largest collection of traditional canal boats and you are able to step aboard most of the boats on display.
South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port
Train Ellesmere Port
Tel (0151) 355 5017
Website www.nwm.org.uk/ellesmere/
Admission £5.50 (£4.40 students)
Open Jan-Mar Mon-Wed & Sat-Sun 11am-4pm; Apr-Oct 10am-5pm daily; Nov-Dec Mon-Wed & Sat-Sun 11am-4pm
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