Canal & River Trust - Explorers

Learning is at the heart of what we do.

Searching for wildlife

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Each canal and river offers unique and engaging ways to bring learning to life for your pupils. From waterway habitats, traditional folk art to amazing engineering inventions, our waterways offer a wealth of opportunities for extra-curricular study!

Our volunteers use practical resources linked to the national curriculum or group badges to lead enjoyable and inspiring trips along our waterways or in your classroom or meeting place.

Let's explore the waterways together!

Places to visit

We work across Wales, delivering school outreach and free trips to waterside locations. Find a place to visit near you.

Online learning resources

Canals and rivers offer endless opportunities for cross-curricular study. History, science and geography are the main areas of study, but numerous other topics can be explored. Below are some of our learning resources in Welsh.

Montgomery Canal Trail

Spot the wildlife in the town! Are you ready to go on a wildlife safari in the centre of Welshpool?

Water Safety

Stay away from the edge of the canal! Learning to be safe by water is an important part of a child's education. This resource pack will help children learn about water safety through group and class activities.

STEM along the waterways

Our STEM learning programme aims to inspire young minds about the endless opportunities for STEM learning along our waterways. Our resources are teacher friendly, available in Welsh, and can even help you earn a CREST award.

Download more learning resources in our online library.

Book a visit

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