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Anderton Boat Lift Summer Operating Times 2024

Passage on the Anderton Boat Lift from Monday 23 March is now available to book via your online account. Alternatively, you can call and book with our team by calling 0303 0404040.

From 23rd March until 30th October, the Lift will be operating 7 days a week:

9.15am till 4.30pm

Please note, we will be carrying out weekly routine inspections on the Lift every Thursday until 12 noon.

The lift will be closed to facilitate routine inspections and hydraulic tests on the first Thursday of each month, this will affect the following dates during the summer season, 4 April, 2 May, 6 June, 4 July, 1 August, 5 September, 19 September, 3 October.

All passages must be booked in advance, we will not be able to take bookings onsite.

Next available slot on the day is free of charge, however this passage is subject to availability, otherwise, charges of passage do apply.

It is important that all boats travelling through the Lift have the correct license, a valid Boat Safety Certificate and insurance. Please make sure your details are up to date prior to booking as these will be checked during the booking sequence.

Please ensure that you arrive at the holding area 30 minutes before the scheduled passage.

This window gives our staff an opportunity to visually check the boat for any potential issues, and more importantly, allows time for the safety briefing to be delivered and to answer any questions that might arise.

You will be charged the full amount should you fail to turn up for your booked passage. Failing to turn up has an adverse impact on the efficiency of the Lift and our limited operational staff.

To help you to get the most out of your experience cruising along the Weaver Navigation, further useful information including places to moor, Trust facilities, a Food & Drink Guide and more can be found here.