Caton Road, Lancaster, LA1 3PE.
The Lune Aqueduct is one of the Seven Wonders of the Waterways, a masterpiece of civil engineering. 202 metres (664 feet) long, it carries the Lancaster Canal 16 metres (53 feet) above the River Lune.
The Lune Aqueduct is a great place for wildlife. Canal and river habitats provide places for all sorts of different creatures, from tiny stoneflies to beautiful swans. You can find out more about them on a visit to the aqueduct and the newly-created nature park.
A visit to the Lune Aqueduct gives school groups the opportunity to unearth secrets of the local area through first-hand observation and historical enquiry, and discover what makes it so special.
Explore the Lune Aqueduct from above and below on a guided history trail.
Children will observe the diversity of different creatures that rely on water to live and grow.
Children will carry out habitat sampling to identify creatures and plant species found in the nature park.
Using a map and blue rope children will mark out the shape of the River Lune and pick out its key features.
This workshop helps children to understand how and why the Lancaster Canal was built. Children become navvies and engineers as they build their own version of the canal with the workshop leader.
Have a go at building model canal bridges and find out why arches are such a good shape.
Learn how to spot the hazards of being near water, what to do in an emergency and our SAFE message (Stay Away From the Edge).
Use the following resources to support learning on your trip and back in the classroom:
The replica items in this box provide opportunities for children to use artefacts and visual images as key source materials for developing their awareness about the past. The objects offer clues and evidence about people living and working on the Lancaster Canal, unlocking their stories.
Included in the Curiosity Box:
Find out more about the Lune Aqueduct.
School visits to the Lune Aqueduct are FREE!