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"The NWM site occupies the former Netherpool port that was designed by Thomas Telford, under the direction of William Jessop, for the ill-fated Ellesmere Canal. The proposed waterway in England and Wales was planned to carry commercial traffic between the rivers Mersey and Severn. The NWM's historic buildings are all that remain of the inland port that transferred goods and cargo from narrowboats onto rivercraft that would then sail to the docks at Liverpool. The northern section of the Ellesmere Canal, which was built as a 10 mile contour canal, connected Netherpool port to Chester Canal in 1797." Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Waterways_Museum

You can find information about events, facilities and opening times here; https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/museums-and-attractions/national-waterways-museum-ellesmere-port

"Also known as Whitby Lighthouse, Ellesmere Port Lighthouse was built at Whitby Docks in 1880. William Jessop built a canal from the River Mersey at Netherpool to Ellesmere and Chester which opened in 1795. Originally the Ellesmere Canal, the plan was to carry boats between the River Mersey and River Severn, creating a link with the Port of Liverpool. However the Ellesmere Canal was never fully completed, but parts of it formed the Shropshire Union Canal. In 1796 Thomas Telford was responsible for the construction of Whitby Docks at the junction with the River Mersey.  This formed the terminus of the canal from Ellesmere in Shropshire.  From here, goods were transferred from trains and canal boats onto seagoing vessels.  The docks at Whitby contained docks, warehouses, a blacksmiths forge, stables and workers’ houses.  It remained in operation until the 1950s. Ellesmere Port grew up around Dock Street, which now forms part of the National Waterways Museum.  The village of Whitby merged with other local villages to form what is now Ellesmere Port. Ellesmere Port Lighthouse was built at the entrance to Whitby Docks and was completed in 1880." Source: https://lighthouseaccommodation.co.uk/listings/ellesmere-port-lighthouse/

great cafe at Boat Museum but also Port and Anchor

Also known as Whitby Lighthouse, Ellesmere Port Lighthouse was built at Whitby Docks in 1880. William Jessop built a canal from the River Mersey at Netherpool to Ellesmere and Chester which opened in 1795. Originally the Ellesmere Canal, the plan was to carry boats between the River Mersey and River Severn, creating a link with the Port of Liverpool. However the Ellesmere Canal was never fully completed, but parts of it formed the Shropshire Union Canal. In 1796 Thomas Telford was responsible for the construction of Whitby Docks at the junction with the River Mersey. This formed the terminus of the canal from Ellesmere in Shropshire. From here, goods were transferred from trains and canal boats onto seagoing vessels. The docks at Whitby contained docks, warehouses, a blacksmiths forge, stables and workers’ houses. It remained in operation until the 1950s.

Wear wellies 👍😉 The bridle way is a green corridor which takes you to a lane, turn right & you can stay on the Poplar Farm Lane or take the next bridle way on the left to Rake Lane & head towards Cheshire Oaks for a Brew!😉

Accessible from Flag Lane Bridle Path which runs through the middle of Chester Zoo.... "This area was formerly used for agriculture, but over the past two years we have been carefully restoring it to allow nature to move in and thrive. It now comprises wildflower meadows, ponds, beetle banks, log piles, trees and a reedbed, with a hide for viewing the wildlife" - Sarah Bird, Chester Zoo Biodiversity Office https://www.chesterzoo.org/news/celebrating-chester-zoos-nature-reserve-expansion/

Towering above Whitby Locks in Ellesmere Port, Ellesmere Port Lighthouse once guided boats into the Shropshire Union Railway and Canal from the River Mersey. An engineer called Mr. Jebb designed the lighthouse in 1874. Built in red brick, the lighthouse's octagonal tower is almost 36 feet (11 m) high. The light could be seen from 19 miles (30 km) away. Today, the lighthouse is a listed building and iconic site on the horizon.