a great experience on the lift with helpful staff and very informative a lovely little cafe More

Went here for day out, problem is unless you like the industrial heritage of chemical works across the way then the views arn't great, you get to see the back of northwich town centre from the river then turn around and do it again. They should do a multimedia presentation for the long trip up and down the lift and... More

Amazing construction, you can watch it in action from the attached bar and cafe More

An amazing experience. A trip in the largest working boatlift in the country, fully restored and well worth a visit. Included the trip down the Weaver to Northwich with a very knowledgeable guide. Whether you are interested in machines, history or just marvel at man's ingenuity this is for you. More

very interesting place to visit, nice walks along along the canal too More

Anyone with even a passing interest in history or industrial archaeology or engineering will enjoy this. Entrance to see the lift and the accompanying exhibition is free but the experience is enhanced by taking the paid boat trip through the lift which takes 30 - 40 minutes. The exhibition area is small but explains well the purpose of the lift,... More

Arranged a trip to the Anderton Boat lift taking in other sites en-route. Allowed plenty of time for the final leg to Anderton. Got held up by traffic and then when we got to Northwich all hell broke loose. They are doing the road system up and I missed the sign for the boat lift due to a rather large... More

Excellent renovation of a unique boat lift which is easy to access and has a decent souvenir shop and restaurant. Visitor centre is good and trips up and down the lift are available (well worth doing). on a nice day, it is a relaxing place to spend a couple of hours. Reasonable pub just up the road as well. More

This is an engineering feet and well worth the visit. You don't have to actually buy a ticket to experience the boat lift as cruise boats are continually passing through the lift. For great pictures one person should stand at the bottom of the lift and another person at the top of the lift during the lift. One person takes... More