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National Waterways Museum announces 2012 events

31st Jan 2012

The National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port has announced details of its 2012 programme of events. As usual, the museum, located on the Shropshire Union Canal, will be hosting the popular Easter Boat Gathering, along with a host of other events throughout the year.

This is the second year that the Easter Gathering will be joined by a Sea Shanty Festival, with performances by traditional musicians.

Canal open day

The first event of the year is the ever-popular Model Boat Fair, on March 3-4. This year there will also be the chance to see one of the museum’s historic locks from the inside. British Waterways will be on site replacing a lock gate and will be holding an Open Day, where visitors can see the work being carried out.

Warriors and Washerwomen is a new event for May 12 -13, which will see the museum becoming home for the weekend to historical re-enactors from the Roman era to WWII. Visitors will be able to see demonstrations and learn about several periods of Cheshire’s past.June 16-17 will see a fascinating Craft and Classic Car Fair.

Beer festival

October’s Beer Festival (October 12-14), organised in conjunction with Titanic Brewery, is a chance to real ale fans to try some of the finest craft beers in the museum’s unique surroundings.

Marketing Manager Oliver Briscoe said: “We’re excited about our programme for this year; there is really something for everyone. We’ve got some successful events taking their place on the calendar for us, some new events which we hope will establish themselves and some which are finding their feet.

“The museum itself is a unique site which is well worth a visit but coming to see us on one of our special event days just gives you something extra.”
For a full list of events at the National Waterways Museum, visit waterscape’s event pages and search for ‘Ellesmere Port’.

Last updated: 02/02/2012

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