Contact Us

To enquire about when boat trips are running or to book the boat for a private trip, please call us on 07914 815 636 or 07869 007 886.

Tameside Canal Boat Trust operates the trip boat “Still Waters” from Portland Basin Museum, Ashton under Lyne, about 6 miles east of Manchester.

The 51-seat boat “Still Waters” offers public boat trips from Portland Basin between 12:30 and 3:00 pm.

Please check News feed for times and days of operation.

The boat has disabled access and can be hired privately by schools and groups. Please phone us on 07914 815 636 or 07869 007 886 for booking enquiries.

The boat is manned by volunteers. If you would like to get involved please contact us.

Portland Basin Museum is off the A635 Ashton Bypass.
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Combine your boat trip with a visit to this free museum (closed Mondays). It is handy for visitors from Manchester, Tameside, Stockport, Oldham, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Glossop and surrounding areas.

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