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Join us every Saturday throughout the summer and bank holiday weekends for an afternoon of live music from local musicians by the water!
View our lineup for the summer here! ⬇️
SATURDAY SOUNDS BY THE WATERFRONT LINEUP
Enjoy great tunes, soak up the sun, and make unforgettable memories in a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere.
✨ Hospitality at its best! Our licensed bar is open until late, serving beers, wines, cocktails, and soft drinks, along with delicious food.
Want the best spot? Bring a chair or picnic blanket and settle in!
⛺ If you want to make a night of it, why not stay on-site? Campers, glampers, and caravans welcome! Well-behaved dogs too!
As part of the refurbishments our maintenance team carried out extensive restoration to the tired vessel including completely rebuilding parts of hull and superstructure that with many years of arduous work had failed and was beyond repair…
New systems were also introduced including a new engine, craft location indicator and cruising equipment and the cabins were given a new lease of life with stylish yet practical accommodation creating a comfortable working environment for her crew.
Commenting on the success Chris Moran, General Manager said ‘It is essential that all craft are fit for purpose and can withstand the harsh environments they are subject to. All aspects of these vessels have been developed in collaboration with C&RT and other contractors and the combined effort has resulted in a boat that we believe in and will serve the waterways team well for many years to come.
Amerton first came to the marina from Nuneaton transported from Boot Wharf. Work started immediately with a good pressure wash before all the existing equipment and internal cabin fit-out was completely removed.
Following the welding and fabrication work being completed, which forms the initial stage of the process, a new hard wearing 2 Pac paint system was applied on blast cleaned steel in our purpose-built workshops.
Amerton is to be moored in Longport Wharf for the duration of the 6-week event in the presence of Canal and River Trust volunteers, before being moved to the West Midlands to start it’s new working life. Approximately 40 years old the reconstruction has now provided an additional 20 year’s life.
For more details about our maintenance services which we offer onsite please visit www.aqueductmarina.co.uk/narrowboat-maintenance
A Day for BoatersRunning from 10am until 10pm, the day was specifically designed for boaters and took place on the site grounds located off the Middlewich Branch of the Shropshire Union Canal near Nantwich
The day offered the opportunity for owners to look at the marina’s new controlled painting environments, re-vamped chandlery and extensive engineering operations.
A selection of new and used boats were also offered for sale with new boat builders Knights Narrowboats and Aintree Boast also in attendance.
On land, professional staff, surveyors and suppliers were on hand to answer all boating questions from buying a boat through essential maintenance, mooring, painting and much more…
Canal societies and trade stands were also in attendance including Promarine Finance, GJW Direct, Canal and Rivert Trust, British Marine, Seddon Plants, Wurth Comsumables, Cover and Canvas, Shropshire Union Canal Society, SUMBA and the Small Task Team Volunteers. Other experts on site included Boat Surveyor Peter Tindall, Boat Safety Examiner Russ Smith and Keith Meadowcroft from Volt Master.
Boating was also made beautiful with a showcase of Aqueduct Marina’s most recent painting projects with all workshops open and three of the marinas prestigious narrowboats Another Fluke, Cheshire Star and Emen’s Friend on display. Live sign-writing demonstrations were also completed by Robin Wagg.
Commenting on the day Robert Parton, Marina Managing Director, said, ‘Having organised a successful Family Fun Day for the past 7 years the change of focus has enabled us to bring together a community of boaters giving existing customers the opportunity to catch up and new visitors the chance to get to know us. We are delighted with the response from the day and would like to thank all those who came. We would also like to say a special thank you to exhibitors, staff and boat owners.
Restoration work on the Canal & River Trust boats was available to view, with special workboats showcasing welding processes and boat fabrication. The day rolled into the evening with a hog roast for moorers and live music performed by Alex Green. There was also a raffle with all funds going towards Kidney Research UK, the marina’s chosen charity for 2018.”
Clive Carter from GJW Direct commented, “I managed to provide 15 insurance quotations during the day and I am very hopeful that we will be able to turn the vast majority of these in to policies. Several other people took away details and I also spoke to quite a few current GJW customers whose boats are moored in the marina. I was busy all day with a good flow of people, but it was a very relaxed atmosphere and I was able to talk at length with everyone that attended my stand.”
Aqueduct Marina will be hosting the event again next year.
Summer Newsletter 2018To get you ready for the summer season we are delighted to be publishing a copy of our Summer Newsletter, highlighting all our latest news and events including: Beating the Breach, The Year Ahead, Aqueduct Marina Open Event, Crick Boat Show, Painting Refresh and much more!
Congratulations RobertRobert has, over the last few years, taken a more active role in the wider marine sector, either attending formal meetings and training or equally enjoying social events with British Marine Inland
Beat the BreachAs many of you are aware, on 16th March there was a breach on the Middlewich Branch of the Shropshire Union Canal.
We remain very much open for business with entrance to the marina accessible from the Middlewich Branch and all water levels remaining consistent.
Marina RefreshOver the past couple of months we have been busy having our reception, meeting room and Galley Cafe refreshed with some new coats of paint. We are very please with the result and would like to thank James Jump Painter and Decorator, for his great work.
2018 the year aheadI introduced myself to many of you at our Aqueduct Evening in February but for those of you that weren’t there I have worked at the marina for over 8 years starting as an Engineering and Electrical Apprentice and working my way to Operations Director in 2017.
As of December last year the Aqueduct board gave me, Phil Langley, the opportunity to become Marina and Operations Director overseeing the day to day running of Aqueduct’s whole operation, a position l was proud to accept.
SeaSafe Lifejacket Drop-Off Point
Life jackets are an important piece of equipment when it comes to boating and even though they are not always the most visually appealing they are vital for keeping you afloat.
Spring Newsletter 2018This season we are delighted to be publishing a copy of our Spring Newsletter highlighting all our latest news and events in one place including: Marina of the Year 2018, our debut with the Aintree Beetle at London Boat Show, a special piece on our Chosen Charity 2018 – Kidney Research UK and much more!
Chosen Charity 2018 – Kidney Research UKWe are delighted to announce we have chosen Kidney Research UK as our charity to support for 2018. The charity was put forward by Mrs Audrey Foulkes, one of Aqueduct Marina’s long term moorers, whose Auntie Mabel was one of the first donors to take part in a living kidney transplant in Liverpool in 1973. Kidney Research UK is the leading kidney research charity, working towards lives free from kidney disease.
New Year, New DevelopmentsHappy New Year! We are delighted to announce as part of our new year spring clean some exciting development plans…
Aqueduct Marina win UK Inland Marina of the Year 2018For the second year running Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina are delighted to announce it has won the UK Inland Marina of the Year 2018 as awarded by The Yacht Harbour Association at London Boat Show.
The Marina is open:
Mon - Sat: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Cafe is open:
Mon - Fri: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sat - Sun: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
The Chandlery is open:
Mon - Sat: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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