Ellesmere Port

Ellesmere Port

Ellesmere Port is one of the largest oil refining centres in Britain and has other major industries including vehicle manufacture. It is here that the Shropshire Union Canal system joins the Manchester Ship Canal. The Boat Museum reflects the importance of the canals for trade. Ellesmere Port is also the home of Cheshire Oaks designer outlet village, and the Coliseum retail and leisure park. The M53 and M56 motorways pass close to the town centre.

Must see and do

• McArthur Glen Designer Outlet Cheshire Oaks, Ellesmere Port
• Blue Planet Aquarium,  Ellesmere Port
• Boat Museum,  Ellesmere Port      

Related Links

• Blue Planet Aquarium (www.blueplanetaquarium.co.uk)
• Visit Chester and Cheshire (www.visitcheshire.com)
• Ellesmere Port Boat Museum (www.boatmuseum.org.uk)
• McArthur Glen (www.mcarthurglen.com)
• England's Northwest (www.visitenglandsnorthwest.com/)