The Boating Pond is nearly 100 years old. The basin of the pond was built with concrete and cement, which have caused significant problems. Its walls are damaged and the waterproof materials have deteriorated in many places over the decades. Its surface has been repaired several times with different coatings to try to keep it in use, however surveys have demonstrated that the basin continues to leak. in 2021, Port Sunlight Village Trust had to drain the Boating Pond and install rubber matting for safety reasons, and it cannot be refilled until it has been repaired.

Give your support to the project by taking part in our ‘Donate a duck’ interactive giving platform – simply click anywhere on the pond, choose the donation amount and add a personal message if you wish, and add your rubber duck to the raft (that’s the collective noun for a group of ducks, if you didn’t know).

Look out for special rubber ducks available to purchase in Port Sunlight Museum’s gift shop, coming soon!

Emma Rodgers, acclaimed sculptor and resident artist at Port Sunlight’s Old Fire Station, has designed a range of beautiful village-themed decorations including one featuring the Sea Piece fountain. Each decoration is hand-finished and gives you the chance to display a piece of Port Sunlight in your home, all while supporting our project.