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Anderton Boat Lift and visitor centre, Northwich, Cheshire

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Details

Accessibility

Accessible disability toilets. Disability Parking https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/places-to-visit/anderton-boat-lift-visitor-centre/access-at-anderton-boat-lift

"The surface of the driveway and car park is tarmac

It's about 100 meters along a tarmac path, which does have a gradient, from the car park to the main visitor entrance. Or you can come along the gravel path that’s about three feet wide with a lesser gradientart of this route also includes a section of the towpath beside the canal

There are no steps from the car park to the main entrance

There’s a 'Drop Off Zone' 40m from the main entrance for less able-bodied people. The drop off zone is also accessible to large vehicles such as coaches

A large sign next to the canal directs visitors from the car park to the visitor centre."

Brief description

"Winner of experience of the year 2019 – The Anderton Boat Lift has earnt its nickname of Cathedral of the Canals for a very good reason. Not only does it still do the job it was designed to do of lifting boats and barges the 50 feet from the River Weaver Navigation to the Trent & Mersey Canal, but it does it with the most ingenious and endearing character of any structure on the canal system.

The mighty Anderton Boat Lift is one of the 'Seven Wonders of the Waterways' and together with its visitor centre, coffee shop, brand new Let's Play play area and nearby Northwich Woodlands, make a visit unmissable."

Address

Anderton Boat Lift, Lift Lane, Anderton, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 6FW

Email

info@andertonboatlift.co.uk

Phone

01606 786777

Website

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/places-to-visit/anderton-boat-lift-visitor-centre

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anderton_Boat_Lift

Directions

"The boat lift is clearly signed with brown tourist signs from all major routes including the M6, M56 and Northwich Town Centre

Our car park is a 'Pay & Display' one and you can pay by cash or card. Blue badge holders and coaches may park for free five spaces are widened spaces for disabled parking."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

"Local train station is Northwich Town (four miles away) or Hartford (four miles away)

Local taxis and buses do run to the boat lift (see ‘how to get here’)

The nearest bus stop is around five minute’s walk along an accessible drive

By train - Northwich Station is the nearest at a 15 minute taxi ride away. Visit National Rail enquiries for train timetable details and prices

By bus - regular buses run to and from Northwich. Call Cheshire West & Chester Council Travel Line on 0871 200 22 33 for timetable and fare details

By bike - download the heritage cycle trail leaflet and map"

Amenities

Parking

"Conference and meeting rooms, banqueting: a marquee is available for private hire, with easy access from the lower grounds"

Maze and children’s play area

"You’ll find toilets in three areas:

The main entrance – ladies and gents toilets each with a disabled cubicle. The ladies also has baby changing facilities and three further cubicles. The gents has one further cubicle and two urinals

Lower exhibition floor – unisex disabled and baby changing facilities

the grounds/gardens – this is along a decked level path to separate ladies, gents and disabled facilities

Hand washing facilities are in each of the toilet areas. Separate hand wash basins are provided in the disabled cubicles along with hand rails."

"Coffee Shop and Gift Shop https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/places-to-visit/anderton-boat-lift-visitor-centre/coffee-shop-and-gift-shop

Perfect for picnics and takeaway pizza, our Coffee Shop and picnic area has one of the most superb views around. And once you've finished your refreshments, you'll still have time to pick up a memento or two of your visit to Anderton."

Travel Information

For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info

Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)