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Spooky half term at the National Waterways Museum (free ghost tours, pumpkin trail, crafts, Halloween boat trips)

Name: Spooky half term at the National Waterways Museum (free ghost tours, pumpkin trail, crafts, Halloween boat trips)
Start: 2026-10-24
End: 2026-11-01
Location: National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port

24 Oct – 1 Nov 2026Daily 10am–4pm; boat trips 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
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National Waterways Museum Ellesmere PortAbout 45 min drive from Timperley
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£10–25Museum admission applies; ghost tours free; boat trips extra
Good for most agesIndoors and out
On saleBook online via Digitickets or 0151 355 5017
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Spooky half term at the National Waterways Museum is on at National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port from 24 October to 1 November. It's about 45 minutes' drive from Timperley. Prices: Museum admission applies; ghost tours free; boat trips extra. You need to book ahead. It suits most ages, with some of it indoors.

Last checked Sun 18 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the venue before you travel. Source: visitcheshire.com. Report a problem

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Spooky half term at the National Waterways Museum (free ghost tours, pumpkin trail, crafts, Halloween boat trips)

Also at National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port

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