Waterways

We are set to make improvements to car parking at Foxton Locks, making a visit to the historic site easier for the hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The new system As part of the improvements we are installing an ANPR system, enabling people to simply park and pay when they leave. Charges, which…

A 19th-century lifeboat given to the King of Sweden by Queen Victoria’s wine merchant has made a homecoming voyage, rowed across the Thames to the yard where she was built – Limehouse Basin. A commemorative plaque has been unveiled to mark the visit and the RNLI’s 200th anniversary. A legacy of bravery and restoration Lifbåt…

We’re seeking a buyer for Grade II Listed building, protecting it for future generations. A charming piece of the nation’s canal heritage is set to go under the hammer to put The Stop House at Braunston on the market for sale. Breathing new life into the property We are set to sell the building via…

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…