Features

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

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.
Radio Four's audio description of the River Weaver

23 June 2020

Sit back, relax and lose yourself with the idyllic and tranquil sounds of the River Weaver as you visualise its surroundings with this wonderful audio description from Radio Four.
Canals in fiction

12 June 2020

It’s no surprise that our historic canals, so full of character, have featured in many works of fiction over the years. From literary greats to children’s tales, look out for the watery references in these favourite reads.
Build a canal

10 June 2020

Eliza from our Explorers team uses a children's sand tray to explain how canals were built and bring history to life.
Enjoy towpaths and be kind to each other in bike week

5 June 2020

More than ever before, our towpaths offer much needed green space where people can exercise, relax and feel better. This bike week, we welcome everyone to our towpaths, on bikes or on foot, and simply ask that you are kind to each other and observe social distancing guidelines.
Celebrating the variety of life

4 June 2020

We're proud of the great variety of wildlife living on our canals and rivers, from smooth newts to mighty oaks. Take a look at the biodiversity of our wonderful waterways.
Try a canal jigsaw puzzle

4 June 2020

Jigsaw puzzles are a great way to relax, and they're a fun way to keep your mind active, too.
A two-minute escape to the canals

19 May 2020

Why don't you take two minutes out of your day and let us transport you to the canal? Enjoy the calming sights and sounds from wherever you are right now.
Can you recognise these canals from a bird's eye view?

15 May 2020

You might know our canals well from the view of the towpath or aboard a boat, but how about from above?

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