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North West England and North Wales feature a vast network of historic canals and rivers shaped by the Industrial Revolution. Key waterways include the Bridgewater and Leeds & Liverpool Canals, plus major rivers like the Mersey and Dee. The region’s canals once powered industry and trade, but today are popular for walking, cycling, and boating, preserving Britain’s industrial heritage.

Canal Museum, Museums and Skippered Boat Trips
#1 Rated Museums on the North West England & North Wales Canals

The National Waterways Museum

S Pier Rd, Ellesmere Port CH65 4FW.

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