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Saturday 20th March 2010

Places to go along the Trent & Mersey Canal

Local attractions

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The Anderton Boat Lift

The Anderton Boat Lift is an incredible edifice, perched on the banks of the River Weaver like some giant …

  • Historic building
  • Leisure attraction
  • Visitor centre
Image for Gladstone Pottery Museum

By the mid-18th century, the area around Stoke-on-Trent now known as the Potteries had become the world leader in …

  • Museum
Image for Harecastle Tunnel

Harecastle Tunnel is actually two tunnels - though only one is navigable today. They sit, side-by-side, on the Trent …

  • Leisure attraction
Canal Boats at Rest (Sheepcote Street Bridge, Birmingham). © John Twinning

Artist John Twinning has exhibited and sold his work at exhibitions throughout the country. You can see examples of …

  • Gallery
  • Leisure attraction

Before 1913, sewage in Northwich was pumped directly into the river, which caused widespread pollution. However, …

  • Leisure attraction
Etruria Industrial Museum. © David Mastin - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

The Etruria Industrial Museum is an Etruscan bone and flint millbuilt in 1857 to grind materials for the …

  • Museum
  • Cafe
Image for Fradley Junction

Boaters, walkers and families alike find much to interest them at Fradley Junction – the spot where the Trent & …

  • Nature reserve
  • Visitor centre
  • Restaurant
  • Cafe
  • Pubs + bars
  • Boat hire
Lion Salt Works. © Chris Allen - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

It was in 1842 that the Thompson family established their business of producing various salts in Marston. The Lion …

  • Museum
Image for Shugborough Estate

17th century domestic life is re-created in this extensive country estate. The green and pleasant countryside of …

  • Garden
  • Historic building
  • Country park

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