Features

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

Citizen science and the urban mind

14 September 2020

Do you feel happier when you’re in green space? Does listening to birdsong lift your spirits? We’re launching our largest ever citizen science project to record the benefits of being beside water, and we’d like you to join in as well.
Take a bird's eye tour of the Sheffield & Tinsley Canal

26 August 2020

Leave the hustle and bustle of Sheffield behind and enjoy a tour of the Sheffield & Tinsley Canal, transporting you out into the countryside.
Falling in love with waterways

14 August 2020

Novelist Helen Matthews explains how her love affair with canals has moved from flirtation to commitment, and why the character in her latest book chose to live on a narrowboat.
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct 360 virtual experience

10 August 2020

Sit back, relax and immerse yourself with our virtual experience of our breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site.
Moses loves life in the slow lane

7 August 2020

Even though Moses Masih doesn’t consider himself a romantic he’s certainly enjoying one passionate love affair. His beloved Kennet & Avon Canal has been the place for romance, including his marriage proposal to his wife Heather.
Our latest piece offering

5 August 2020

We've got another canal jigsaw puzzle for you to try your hand at. This time we're heading north.
How Yorkshire are you?

31 July 2020

Celebrate Yorkshire day by putting your knowledge of the area's canals and rivers to the test.
Research your waterways family history

29 July 2020

Do you have an ancestor who lived or worked on the canals? Are you fascinated by stories from the past? Download our exclusive booklet and see waterways history brought to life before your eyes.
Piece together a snapshot of canal life

1 July 2020

We're looking forward to the return of boating holidays with a summery jigsaw puzzle
Canals in art

1 July 2020

A beautiful part of the natural landscape or a man-made intruder? We take a look at the depiction of British canals in art.

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