Festive Boat Trips & Santa’s Grotto Experience

Meet Father Christmas at the museum in his Grotto with the option of also taking a festive boat trip along the canal with some of his elves and enjoy singing, games, stories and a treasure trail. Begin your adventure with a festive canal boat trip, where one of Santa’s friendly elves will entertain you with stories, games, a Christmas quiz and jingle bells. Afterwards, step inside Father Christmas’s enchanting grotto, where a snowy woodland scene and a crackling fireplace create the perfect setting to meet Santa himself. Santa has a festive gift for every child and is looking forward to hearing your Christmas wishes.

What to expect:

• 12 December 2026 to 13 December 2026, 10am-4pm
• Meet at National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port South Pier Road Ellesmere Port Cheshire CH65 4FW