Accessible journeys: Discover the canals on the Mary Sunley

This tour is fully accessible and aimed at those with access requirements and limited mobility. At present, we only have wheelchair spaces left for booking. If you would like to be added to our waiting list, please call the Civic Hall.

The canals were vital to the Industrial Revolution, transporting materials to factories and consumers. In Poynton, we are lucky to have the canal on our doorstep, and to celebrate this year's HODs theme of 'Routes, Networks and Connections', the Mary Sunley 2 will be taking small groups on tours lasting an hour and a half each. Knowledgeable volunteers will share fascinating stories about the canal's history - there is plenty to see along the way including other boats, interesting reminders of our industrial heritage as well as much wildlife. During a trip passengers are allowed onto the foredeck where they can sit to take in the sun and the views and there will be tea and coffee available.

The Mary Sunley 2 is licensed to carry up to 12 passengers and 4 crew. Of the 12 passengers up to 4 can be in wheelchairs. If you would like to attend and book one of these wheelchair spaces, please contact 01625 872238 and ask for Jenny, or email [email protected]

There is a lift to lower wheelchairs and people with poor mobility in and out of the cabin. The toilet on board is suitable for wheelchairs and the boat is centrally heated.

Due to the limited spaces on this event, we cannot allow group bookings.

Timings & Tours

Friday 13 September:

11am - 12:30pm, 2pm -3:30pm

Location & directions

Nelson Pit Car Park, Lyme Road, Higher Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1TH

Directions:

The boat will leave the mooring at Nelson Pit car park promptly at the start of the trip so we suggest arriving 10-15 mins prior to departure. Blue badge holders park for free. Three spaces close to the mooring available at special request.

Contact on day:

Jenny Lippmann

Telephone number:

+441625872238

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

**THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT** Bookings are now being taken by telephone only. The Mary Sunley is a fully accessible canal boat, with on board toilet and chair lift. There will be four spaces reserved for wheelchairs on each journey. If you would like to attend and book one of these spaces, please contact 01625 872238 and ask for Jenny, or email [email protected]

Booking contact name:

Jenny

Booking telephone number:

+441625872238

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking closes:

11 Sep 2024 04:00 PM

Accessibility details

Due to the limited spaces on this event, we cannot allow group bookings. Assistance dogs permitted but no other pets The boat is fully crewed and a safety briefing will precede departure. A volunteer will provide some information on the location and history of sights as we pass them. There is a disabled access toilet on board and a lift to facilitate access to the cabin is available. Four wheel chairs can be accommodated per trip.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

12

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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