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Celebrate 50 golden years
This Easter, we’re inviting our wonderful Friends to join us for a very special historic boat gathering, marking the Golden Anniversary of the National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port.
2 March 2026
Regional Round-up South - February 2026
This time, we’ve got news of some major works in the West Midlands, an exciting heritage project in West London, and a dual celebration in South Wales.
12 February 2026
Regional Round-up North - February 2026
This time, we’re reaching new heights in Cheshire, clearing up weeds in West Yorkshire, and celebrating a famous birthday in Northamptonshire.
11 February 2026
Regional Round-up South - November 2025
Hot off the press, it’s our latest Regional Round Up, with all the news from a canal near you in the south this November.
17 October 2025
Regional Round-up North - November 2025
Hot off the press, it’s our latest Regional Round Up, with all the news from a canal near you this November.
17 October 2025
Watch ‘Canal Mania’ with Dan Snow
We’re delighted to have been involved in the creation of historian Dan Snow’s latest film, ‘Canal Mania’, which dives into the history, heritage, and timeless charm of our amazing waterways. Read more
17 October 2025
Weathering the storm on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal
As we show in our Winter appeal, extreme weather takes a steep toll on our ageing canal network. On New Year’s Day, heavy rainfall caused an embankment to collapse on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
17 October 2025
We name this boat 'Richard Parry'
Ahead of his final week in post, volunteers and colleagues at Hatton Locks on the Grand Union Canal surprised chief executive Richard Parry by naming a new workboat in his honour.
27 August 2025
Regional Round-up South - September 2025
Welcome to your latest Regional Up, bringing you more news, views and insights from a canal near you.
28 July 2025
Regional Round-up North - September 2025
Welcome to your latest Regional Up, bringing you more news, views and insights from a canal near you.
28 July 2025

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