ANDERTON BOAT LIFT

Lift Lane, Anderton, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 6FW

TEL: +44 (0)1606 786777

BUSYBUS are very pleased to provide the wonderful Anderton Boat Lift, in Northwich, Cheshire, as an itinerary point on our scheduled adventure sightseeing tour. Stopping by at this most unusual site up to 3 times per week, passengers can all but marvel at the engineering, scenery and history of this superb Cheshire attraction.

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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.

Busybus bus and coach tours are pleased to bring you a selection of fantastic sightseeing, adventure, themed and fun excursions from Chester in Cheshire and surrounding areas.

Guaranteeing excitement and value for money, tours operate daily using our fleet of modern, comfortable mid-sized executive buses, just perfect for exploring those areas and routes not accessible to full-size coaches!

Your friendly driver & guide will keep you entertained and point out those spectacular and interesting sights, stopping at famous landmarks and scenery. You will enjoy a relaxed, comfortable, personal "family" atmosphere and are sure to see a few surprises along the way, so, whichever tour you decide to take,  don't forget your camera!

Sightseeing, adventure and themed bus tours commence from either the Hoole Hall Hotel or further collection points from convenient locations, including Tourist Offices, Hotels, Caravan Parks, etc. before reaching the main departure point outside the Chester Visitor Centre on Vicars Lane.

You will, of course, be dropped off at the same point after your wonderful experience!

BUSYBUS looks forward to being part of your holiday memories!

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