National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port → Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge via turn at Eastham Locks 5th July 2026 | 12:00 – 16:00
Set Sail on this scenic four-hour cruise and experience the best of both industrial heritage and serene countryside. Departing from the National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port, we will firstly head towards Eastham Locks, the entrance to the River Mersey passing landmarks such as Mount Manisty, a prominent man-made hill formed from excavated material during the construction of the Manchester Ship Canal between 1887 and 1894. Named after Edward Manisty, the contractor’s agent for the Eastham section, it stands between the canal and the River Mersey near Eastham. We’ll then head back to join the Weaver Navigation via Marsh Lock, arriving at our berth at the 1926 built Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge where our coach will be waiting to collect you to return you to your car at The National Waterways Museum.
Easy transport :
We recommend parking at the National Waterways Museum car park, which is free of charge. Easily accessible by train, with a nearby station
· Arrive early and explore the museum before your cruise for a full day of nautical history
· Our coach will collect you at Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge to return you to The National Waterways Museum at the end of your cruise.
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Set Sail on this scenic four-hour cruise and experience the best of both industrial heritage and serene countryside. Departing from the National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port, we will firstly head towards Eastham Locks, the entrance to the River Mersey passing landmarks such as Mount Manisty, a prominent man-made hill formed from excavated material during the construction of the Manchester Ship Canal between 1887 and 1894. Named after Edward Manisty, the contractor’s agent for the Eastham section, it stands between the canal and the River Mersey near Eastham. We’ll then head back to join the Weaver Navigation via Marsh Lock, arriving at our berth at the 1926 built Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge where our coach will be waiting to collect you to return you to your car at The National Waterways Museum.
Easy transport :
We recommend parking at the National Waterways Museum car park, which is free of charge. Easily accessible by train, with a nearby station
· Arrive early and explore the museum before your cruise for a full day of nautical history
· Our coach will collect you at Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge to return you to The National Waterways Museum at the end of your cruise.
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