Ellesmere Port Football: Our Heritage

Celebrate 140 years of football in Ellesmere Port at this unique heritage event, showcasing the town’s proud tradition of producing talented players at local, regional, national, and international level - from grassroots beginnings to global recognition.The event coincides with the book launch of Ellesmere Port Football Memories by local author Celia Webber, with a foreword by local footballing legend Ian Bowyer.

Born in Little Sutton, Ian went on to achieve international success and will be joining us as our VIP guest at the museum on Sunday 24 May, sharing his experiences to inspire the next generation of footballers.Did you know the National Waterways Museum’s car park was once the town’s first ‘Proper’ football pitch? With its famous slope towards the Mersey, it certainly kept players and referees on their toes!Join us as we bring the past to life with a lively programme of football-themed activities, celebrating the town’s sporting heritage and inspiring today’s young players.