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

Mapping the history beneath Preston Brook Tunnel
As night falls over Preston Brook Tunnel, engineers climb aboard a small craft and plunge into the darkness. Their lights pierce the gloom, sweeping across brickwork laid by hand more than 250 years ago.
25 September 2026
Communities cleaning up our canals
Every week, Jim, Frances and Monique give their time to clear rubbish on their local towpath. Now, we’re inviting people like you to lend a hand on your local canal.
25 September 2026
Protecting every drop
This summer’s sudden drought stretched our canal water supplies to their limits. Time and temperatures were against us. Your vital support helped us work around the clock to defend every last drop.
25 September 2026
October half term and Halloween days out on the canals
With ghosts galore, bats and frogs aplenty, creepy tunnels, spooky locks and misty towpaths, Britain’s 200-year-old canal network provides the perfect backdrop for a haunting Halloween.
25 September 2026
A beginner's guide to macro photography on canals
Learn how to get started with macro photography on canals and rivers. Discover top tips for capturing insects, wildflowers and waterside wildlife in stunning detail.
3 September 2026
Are you in Team Kingfisher for our banknotes?
The common kingfisher, an iconic sight along our canals and rivers, is in the running to appear on UK banknotes. Cast your vote before 3 July.
10 June 2026
Lives full of love for canals
Some connections stay with you for life, often without you even realising it at the time. For Rob and Cal, that connection began in childhood and has shaped the way they experience canals to this day.
8 June 2026
Still working under the sun
You might picture summer on canals as a leisurely walk with boats drifting past as you enjoy the sunshine. But behind the scenes, our teams are still hard at work caring for canals, even at their busiest.
8 June 2026
Guess the longest - canal quiz
Can you guess the longest canal, river, aqueduct and more? Take our fun quiz
27 May 2026
A new spring jigsaw
Unwind for five minutes and piece together our latest jigsaw of bustling locks on the Grand Union Canal
11 May 2026

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