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 the UK's only, Boat Lift. It was reopened in March 2002 following a £7 million restoration programme and now provides what can only be described as a shear marvel of an experience whether interested in canals or not.
A partnership of public, private and voluntary organisations are currently helping to restore canals within the UK at the same rate that they were built at the height of canal mania of the 1790's. The Anderton Boat Lift is one of British Waterways flagship restoration projects restoring the lift back to its original working order.
The Anderton Boat Lift Lift has been fully restored with a new hydraulic operation system. The 1908 structure and pulley wheels have been retained as a static monument for all to inspect within the grounds.
Boat owners and visitors alike are able to ride the Lift once again, for a nominal charge. The journey takes around 30 minutes and really is worth doing.
The Operations Centre boast's a 2 storey facility with cafe area and superb viewing deck along with museum pieces and excellent information walls.
The lower level houses an exhibition area along with the lift control console allowing visitors to see how the operators control the lift as it carries out it's daily schedule.
On route to the Anderton Boat Lift, We will pass through some of Cheshire's most beautiful countryside, stopping at various points along the way to search out some of those little Cheshire gems scattered around, quite literally all over the place!.
There will be numerous traditional Cheshire villages on our explorations but none so beautiful and authentic as Great Budworth. It offers a chance to see, and stroll within, just about everything "English" in a village community example with its Church, village centre, cobbled streets, local shops and thatched cottages.
Built in 1875 it was the world's first, and is the UK's only, Boat Lift. It was reopened in March 2002 following a £7 million restoration programme and now provides what can only be described as a shear marvel of an experience whether interested in canals or not.
A partnership of public, private and voluntary organisations are currently helping to restore canals within the UK at the same rate that they were built at the height of canal mania of the 1790's. The Anderton Boat Lift is one of British Waterways flagship restoration projects restoring the lift back to its original working order.
The Anderton Boat Lift Lift has been fully restored with a new hydraulic operation system. The 1908 structure and pulley wheels have been retained as a static monument for all to inspect within the grounds.
Boat owners and visitors alike are able to ride the Lift once again, for a nominal charge. The journey takes around 30 minutes and really is worth doing.
The Operations Centre boast's a 2 storey facility with cafe area and superb viewing deck along with museum pieces and excellent information walls.
The lower level houses an exhibition area along with the lift control console allowing visitors to see how the operators control the lift as it carries out it's daily schedule.
On route to the Anderton Boat Lift, We will pass through some of Cheshire's most beautiful countryside, stopping at various points along the way to search out some of those little Cheshire gems scattered around, quite literally all over the place!.
There will be numerous traditional Cheshire villages on our explorations but none so beautiful and authentic as Great Budworth. It offers a chance to see, and stroll within, just about everything "English" in a village community example with its Church, village centre, cobbled streets, local shops and thatched cottages.
