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Anderton Boat Lift
Lift Lane
Anderton
Northwich
Cheshire
CW9 6FW
F: 01606 872 903
E: info@andertonboatlift.co.uk
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The Anderton Boat Lift is an incredible edifice, perched on the banks of the River Weaver like some giant three-storey high iron spider. It was built by Edwin Clark in 1875 to lift cargo boats the 50 feet from the River Weaver to the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Like all great things, the concept is simple: two huge water tanks, each with watertight sealable doors carry boats up and down. The original counterbalanced system was replaced in 1908 by electric operation, but the lift now works hydraulically again.
No description can adequately convey the sheer scale of this engineering feat. The lift worked until 1983 when serious deterioration of the structure was discovered. Some £7m was raised to fund the restoration, which was completed in 2002.
The completion of the restoration was followed by the opening of an Operations Centre in 2003. This offers interactive displays, educational facilities, gift shop and a cafe.
There is a small entry charge for the Visitor Centre. From March to October a trip boat through the lift itself six times daily with a River Trip at lunch time. For full information on opening times, prices, and events please visit the Anderton Boat Lift websiteor call the Anderton Information Line on 01606 786 777.
Services offered:
- Historic building
- Leisure attraction
- Visitor centre
