Special Event highlights:
- A ride on the restored Anderton Boat Lift - one of only two working lifts in the UK
- A voyage on the Manchester Ship Canal from Salford to Liverpool, with commentary
- Guided tour of the National Waterway Museum
- Inland waterways enthusiast speaker
With a very special guest speaker of either Paul Atterbury or Mike Clarke, this fascinating weekend offers a comprehensive introduction into the development of the canal system and its vital role in the industrial growth of the North West.
Tour highlights include a six hour journey along the 38 miles of the famous Manchester Ship Canal, a guided visit to the extensive National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port and the restored and operational Anderton Boat Lift, built in 1875, which carries your narrow boat from the River Weaver to the Trent & Mersey Canal 50 feet above.
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