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Sunny day, a man is running along the towpath by the canal. Boats and bridges in the distance

Aylesbury Basin

The Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal is a great for family walks and to see wildlife at the water's edge. The Aylesbury Arm used to transport grain, timber, coal and building materials until the 1960s.

Threatened with closure, a team of canal enthusiasts worked hard to keep it open. Today, their dedication has paid off with a new marina just outside of Aylesbury. Just a short walk along the towpath, Circus Field Marina is home to lots of boats and a wet and dry dock.

Aylesbury is home to over 60 restaurants, cafes and bars so you'll not be short of places to sit and watch the world go by. If you're interested in the town's architectural history, the Heritage Walk is a self-guided walk that will have you walking all over town.

Things to see and do

Planning your visit

  • Address

    Waterside, Exchange Street, Aylesbury, HP20 1AL

  • Opening times

    Towpath is open every day

  • Prices

    Once you've parked, it's free

  • Toilets

    The nearest toilets are in the supermarket but there are also some in the town centre

Getting here

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  • By car

    The nearest parking is available by the supermarket and Waterside Theatre

  • By train

    Aylesbury Station is a seven minute walk to the basin

  • By boat

    We have some permanent moorings with boater facilities in the basin

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