Anderton Boat Lift
The world's first and England's only working boat lift.
 
Located near Northwich in Cheshire, the Anderton Boat Lift is one of the greatest monuments to Britain's last canal age and known as the "Cathedral of the Canals".

Built in 1875 it was the world's first and is currently England's only Boat Lift.
LATEST NEWS UPDATES
The Anderton Visitor Centre with brand new Exhibition is now open 7days a week until 5th October 2008.
We have full details of opening hours & days, boat trip times and prices and arrangements for Boaters.
If you are planning and organising a Group Visit we offer detailed information packs to help you.
Our unique venue is available for your conference, training session, meeting and any other functions. More details
Boat owners and visitors alike are able to ride the Lift and the Operations Centre houses education and visitor facilities - creating one of the region's most important visitor attractions.

Our DVD The Cathedral of the Canals tells the story of the restoration of the Anderton Boat Lift. With rare footage of the lift in its heyday, the people who have actually worked on the lift, both past and present, tell the story of this historic structure. Click for more details and to order. 

Schools/Educational visits please call 01606 786777. Anderton Boat Lift work sheets also available on the WOW site.
 WOW aims to engage, enthuse and inspire young people in the waterways of Britain. Aimed at children and their parents or their teachers, this site contains interactive games, activities, news and information on our waterways, for children and grown-ups alike. Register for free and join in the fun.
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ANDERTON BOAT LIFT Lift Lane Anderton Northwich Cheshire CW9 6FW
Tel 01606 786777 Fax 01606 872903 Email info@andertonboatlift.co.uk
Recruitment Information: http://www.britishwaterways.co.uk/working_for_us/index.html

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