Waterways

Divers have taken to the water of the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal as we carry out inspections of safety gates at Llanfoist Embankment. The inspection The embankment, which is located between the picturesque Llanfoist Wharf and Govilon Wharf, features two sets of safety gates which are used for maintenance and protection of the canal. Glandŵr…

A canal lock in Wigan is being repaired. Part of the famous Wigan Flight, the 200-year-old lock needs some complex repairs so boaters can continue to use the canal. At the bottom of the drained lock on the Wigan Flight Damage to the locks Built in 1816, Wigan Flight is one of the most distinctive…

We’re carrying out repairs at old Cadbury’s site We’ve replaced a safety gate on the Shropshire Union Canal at Knighton with one handcrafted in the charity’s specialist workshop Source link

More than sixty vintage and classic cars and motorbikes from across the North West will assemble at Ellesmere Port for its first-ever Vintage Vehicle Weekend. The event The event, which takes place on June 29 and 30, will feature an amazing display of some of the UKs most desirable classic vehicles, from a Triumph Dolomite…

For the first time, paddle sports fans will be able to canoe through the longest, deepest and highest canal tunnel in the UK, as we launch a new ‘bucket list’ experience. This summer, we are offering three long weekends of guided canoe trips through Standedge Tunnel which spans 3.5 miles under the Pennines between Marsden,…

Divers have taken to the water of the Kennet & Avon Canal in Thatcham as we carry out repairs to Colthrop Lock. The lock, which is one of the busiest on the river section of the Kennet & Avon Canal, has developed leaks caused by general wear and tear. We have prioritised the work to…

We have published an Election Statement calling on all political parties to recognise the value of our canals and invest in their future. What we want The next government will face enormous challenges – from the climate emergency and its impact on nature, water and the environment, to widening inequality and the cost of living…

We’ve entered a major construction phase in the restoration of Toddbrook Reservoir in Whaley Bridge. You are invited to join us on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 July for a behind-the-scenes tour of the works. Update on the works The construction of a new spillway to the side of the reservoir is well underway. This…

We’re preparing to welcome a flotilla of vessels into Gloucester for the popular Tall Ships Festival after repairs made to a major lift bridge that allows ships passage into Gloucester Docks. During an inspection, cracks were found at the base of a mast on High Orchard Bridge, which carries St Ann Way over the Gloucester…

We’re delighted that three ‘Tilley’ lamps stolen from the National Waterway Museum have been recovered thanks to the keen eye of one of our volunteers, who spotted the lamps for sale on eBay. Our museums team alerted the police, who recovered the items. The seller is now assisting police. Holding 90% of the UK’s inland…