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Following in the family footsteps
Last month Rebecca Marsh, a year 11 work experience student, spent a week working from our Gloucester Office. She was following in her Grandparents' footsteps, who first met there over 50 years ago. -
Winter walks by the water
Our canals and rivers are glorious places to walk in the winter. With thousands of miles of pedestrian-friendly towpaths to explore why not visit your local waterway and make the most of the peaceful solitude that winter brings to the network? -
Boaters' Update October 2012
Think of this page as your one-stop shop for up-to-date boating news. It's packed full of useful information about boating on canals and rivers as well important safety announcements and upcoming events. To make sure you don't miss out, sign up and we'll send you a monthly summary and reminder email. -
Win the latest Coolcanals book
If you fancy winning a copy of the latest Coolcanals book Britain's canals, a national treasure in 100 must-see objects, then get scribbling as we’re holding a limerick competition and the winner will receive their own copy of this inspirational publication. -
Christmas on the canals
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Put some sparkle into this festive season by adding our special secret ingredient – water. -
100 Treasures of Britain’s Canals: President
Britain’s last steam-powered narrowboat, President, has powered it's way into the Coolcanals '100 Treasures' of Britain's canals -
100 Treasures of Britain’s Canals: Bingley Five Rise
Bingley Five Rise, the steepest staircase, has claimed a place in Coolcanals '100 Treasures' of Britain's canals. -
100 Treasures of Britain’s Canals: Glamorganshire Iron
Canal & River Trust trustee John Bridgeman has picked Glamorganshire Iron to be included in the Coolcanals '100 Treasures' of Britain's canals. -
100 Treasures of Britain’s Canals: Arkwright's Mill
Find out why Coolcanals has included Arkwight's Mill in its top '100 Treasures' of Britain's canals. -
100 Treasures of Britain’s Canals: Wooden patterns
Nigel Crowe, our head of heritage, tells us why he's picked wooden patterns to go into the Coolcanals 100 Treasures of Britain's Canals list.
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