Anderton Boat Lift.

[John Dolan - Wirral & North Wales AO]

We will be visiting the Anderton Boat Lift on the 17th May.

We will have a display area reserved for our Westfields, there is a nice cafe for breakfast and canal boat rides are available if you fancy something a bit more leisurely. Please let me know if you can attend so we can ensure we have enough spaces reserved.

 

Anderton Boat Lift,

Lift Lane,

Anderton,

Northwich,

Cheshire,

CW9 6FW.

 

[Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman)]

Nice place to visit, and a really nice cafe!

[Stuart]

Always wanted to visit this but it's a tad far from Hampshire in a Westy..... 

[BobMet]

Looks interesting, but just seen this on their web site: "Please note: The lift is currently closed due to a fault discovered during routine maintenance. It will reopen once repair works are complete, expected early 2027. Keep an eye on this page for updates on the repairs."

 

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/museums-and-attractions/anderton-boat-lift-and-visitor-centre-cheshire

[DannyTGS]

If only I still had my boat I could have hosted as thats where I was Moored , I should be able to make it

[Paul Hurdsfield - Joint Manchester AO]

I will try and drum up some support for this John, it’s a great place to visit

[DannyTGS]

Is there actually an event on? Or just a meet up?

[John Dolan - Wirral & North Wales AO]

No event, sorry. The lift is not in service due to a mechanical fault and will not be operating again this year.

Still should be an interesting visit.

[DannyTGS]

Having living almost in view of the lift I’ve seen it in action although I never took my boat on it, Still down for a meet and possibly drive out in the area

[ianali]

12 hours ago, DannyTGS said:

Having living almost in view of the lift I’ve seen it in action although I never took my boat on it, Still down for a meet and possibly drive out in the area

We took our narrowboat on the lift a few years ago. Absolutely stunning feat of engineering. I recall chatting to one of its operators about the costs of spare parts and maintenance. I was told the hydraulic rams had been replaced at a cost of over one million pounds. Produced in Italy apparently…

[DannyTGS]

8 hours ago, ianali said:

We took our narrowboat on the lift a few years ago. Absolutely stunning feat of engineering. I recall chatting to one of its operators about the costs of spare parts and maintenance. I was told the hydraulic rams had been replaced at a cost of over one million pounds. Produced in Italy apparently…

 

It is an amazing feat of engineering, I was never fully convinced how my narrowboat would fare on the river, I know I could have almost just done a u turn and comeback up I just didn't see the point although I do wish I'd have experienced the whole thing, It's a big draw to the region and a shame its been out of action for some time now, It was a great place to live especially for my dog at the time, she loved exploring Marbury country park