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National Waterways Museum

Event venue · Ellesmere Port

Spaces and services at National Waterways Museum

The Canalside Function Rooms are in a restored Grade II listed 19th-century building in the National Waterways Museum, on a historic dockside. Spaces include the Foyer, Waterfront Lounge, Canalside Tavern, The Basuto Suite (up to 40 guests) and The Tom Rolt Suite (up to 100 people), offering conferences, board meetings, training sessions and team away days, with free Wi-Fi and free parking.

On offer
Meeting rooms, training rooms, event space, catering and a conference hall.
Price
Hourly room hire £40 per hour; half-day room hire (4 hours) £125; full-day room hire (8 hours) £200; out-of-hours fee £40 per hour.
Holds
The Basuto Suite up to 40 guests, depending on layout; The Tom Rolt Suite up to 100 people

Book or ask about it Its page about hiring rooms

Its website: canalrivertrust.org.uk

From its own website, read on 26 Oct 2026. Check prices and when it is free with National Waterways Museum itself.

Where to find National Waterways Museum

Address: National Waterways Museum, South Pier Rd, Ellesmere Port, CH65 4FW

Area: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire and Warrington

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