We love and care for your canals and rivers, because everyone deserves a place to escape.

Features

Take a closer look at our canals and rivers and discover new ways to enjoy them

Dazzling autumn displays

18 October 2017

We work hard to make sure that our canals and rivers are open and available for you to visit all year round and autumn is no exception.
International Volunteer Managers' Day

5 October 2017

International Volunteer Managers’ Day is a chance for us to thank all the dedicated volunteer managers throughout the Trust. Together with our volunteers, their continued work means that we can make life better by the water for everyone.
Enjoy a better run

28 September 2017

We believe that running by water gives you even more benefits than your usual jog along the roadside.
Retail therapy on the towpath

27 September 2017

Fancy a shopping day with a difference? Our peaceful canals and rivers are a world away from the bustle of the high street – and you’ll be amazed what you can find on them.
Food afloat

27 September 2017

Our canals are lined with great places to eat and drink but did you realise you can grab a bite to eat on the water too?
Try something new along our waterways this autumn

29 September 2017

Looking for things to do this autumn, keen to see something different and maybe learn a new skill? Look no further, there’s lots of activities and events that you and your family can take part in along our waterways.
Scintillating sculptures and magnificent murals

27 September 2017

Our canals are and towpaths are great places to view a range of different sculptures and murals
Our top tips for waterway photography

21 September 2017

Jack Perks, an experienced wildlife photographer, has given us his top tips for taking pictures down by our canals and rivers.
Enjoy a quieter canal

20 September 2017

Sometimes we just need to get away from it all and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Thanks to our work to keep the canals and rivers open for everyone we’ve got hundreds of special places where you can escape the crowds and clear your mind.
Create an outside office

20 September 2017

Our canals aren’t just pretty places to visit. Thanks to our ongoing efforts to make our canals welcoming to everybody you really can work, live and play by the water. So, the next time you’re facing a dreary meeting, why not move it to your local canal or river and unleash your creativity?

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