Culture, arts & entertainment: things to do in Chester

FRIDAY 23RD MAY 2025
A THING TO DO THIS FRIDAY

in CHESTER
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canalbridge - Discover how canals changed the country. [ATTDT]
Estimated cost £9.75 (adult) Estimated duration 1-2 hours Distance away About 6 miles away
Now used for houseboats and picturesque walks, canals were once a hotbed of industry and transport across Britain. The National Waterways Museum, on South Pier Road in Ellesmere Port, charts the history of these inland waterways with boats, models and traditional crafts. Discover the world of canals there this Friday - the museum is open from 10am to 5pm.
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