The Anderton Boat Lift is a tremendous feat of engineering that provides a 50 foot (15.2 m) vertical link between the River Weaver and the Trent and Mersey Canal. The structure was built in 1875 and was used for more than 100 years until it was closed in 1983 due to corrosion. Restoration started in 2001 and the lift reopened in 2002. The structure is designated as a scheduled monument.

Simon B

January 3, 2025

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Check Boat Lift Visitor Centre shop and cafe opening times, In the winter and off peak times its sometimes closed.

Kirsty

June 1, 2025

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Cafe toilets and can pay to go on boat lift

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1. Anderton Boat Lift – Great Budworth Village loop from Northwich

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2. Great Budworth village – Marbury Country Park loop from Great Budworth

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3. Anderton Boat Lift – Marbury Country Park loop from Northwich

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Elevation 20 m

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Location: Anderton With Marbury, Cheshire West and Chester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Anderton Boat Lift

1. Anderton Boat Lift – Great Budworth Village loop from Northwich

2. Great Budworth village – Marbury Country Park loop from Great Budworth

3. Anderton Boat Lift – Marbury Country Park loop from Northwich

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