Type: School Trip Destinations

 

WEBSITE LINK: www.andertonboatlift.co.uk

CONTACT: 01606 786777  

Anderton Boat Lift

We are a heritage attraction based In NorthWich, Cheshire. The Anderton Boat Lift was first built in 1875 but was shut down in 1963 due to dis-repair. The lift was restored and re-opened In 2002 by Prince Charles with the addition of a new Operations Centre which now houses an Interactive exhibition, gift shop and cafe. The attraction has fully accessible landscaped grounds and also offers visitors the opportunity to experience "The cathedral of the Canals" for themselves by taking a trip through the Anderton Boat Lift on our own Glass topped trip boat. They can also take a pleasurable cruise along the River Weaver.

*  Group sizes admitted: trip boat can hold a maximum of 56 people

*  Age ranges: 5/6 to 10/11 (depending upon activities they wish to conduct) 

* we have our educational website were by teachers can download teachers packs & work sheets   www.wow4Water.net.

*  Teachers can arrange risk assessments by appointment

* Group Co-ordinator: Carly Hardy" 01606 786 777 or groups@andertonboatlift.co.uk  

*  Costs:

• River Trip: £2.75 per child  Lift Trip: £3.75 per child
  Every party must bring a ratio of 1:8 (adult: children) ; All these places are free of charge Additional adult prices;
  River Trip: £3.75 per adult  Lift Trip; £5.25 per adult
  (All these prices are discounted group rates)

*  Facilties for age groups include: 

• Landscaped grounds
  Canal aqua play system
  Lift Trips
  River Trips
  Children's play area
  Maze
  Exhibition
  Gift shop
  Cafe
  Picnic: areas Nature Trail
  Nature Park (next to the Anderton boat Lift)

Activitiy Sheets available for the followIng areas:
KS2 Hi 1 1a 4a /  KS2 En 1. 2a / En 2, 3a / En 3, 7a / KS2 Ar 1a

* We recommend suitable outdoor footwear

* The attraction has numerous first aiders on site 
 
We have a gift shop and cafe on site. Cafe Is on a first come first served basis and can seat 56. We ask those who bring their own food to use the outside picnic areas of whIch there are numerous throughout the grounds.

 

Featured Listing: No

Age of Children / Pupils:

• Pre-school
• 5 – 7 years
• 8 – 10 years
• 11 – 13 years
• 14 – 16 years
• College
• University

Region:

• North West England

Type of visit:

• Maritime
• Outdoor Education

Curriculum topics:

• Citizenship
• English
• Geography
• History

Months Open:

• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October

Disabled Facilities: Yes