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Making life better by water

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

How do you spend time by water?
We’re the charity for canals and we'd love to know how you spend your time on our 2,000-mile network. Take our quick survey.
18 August 2025
Teemill design competition for children
Are you a keen artist? Do you love to draw as a hobby? Missed your calling in life to be a designer? Well, this competition was made for you. We’re looking for our next best-selling design.
11 August 2025
Rising to the occasion in West Yorkshire
In May, our staff and volunteers sprang into action to help save the life of Friend of the Trust and keen supporter of wildlife and nature, Joost Smeel.
28 July 2025
Restoring hope on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal
In January, heavy rainfall caused a large section of the embankment on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, between Mossley and Stalybridge, to collapse. We’ve been working hard ever since to repair the damage.
28 July 2025
Quiz: What to do at the canal today?
Our 2,000 miles of canals play host to an array of fun and free things to do, and we're confident that there'll be something that will make today a day to remember.
29 May 2025
Dredging danger away
Nine months after an unprecedented chemical spill on the Walsall Canal caused a major incident and public health scare, our charity is overseeing efforts to remove dangerous contaminants from the canal.
23 May 2025
What volunteering role would suit you?
If you're passionate about volunteering but unsure where to start, take our quiz to find out which role suits you!
22 May 2025
Ten ways to make the most of the longest day
June sees the longest day - make the most of the extra daylight on your local canal
25 April 2025
Motorcycles welcome at our museums and attractions
Fancy a ride out? With plenty of bike-friendly parking and cafés on-side for that much-needed brew, come and join us at one of our attractions.
20 March 2025
Take our Wonders of the Waterways quiz
How well do you know the Wonders of the Waterways? Take our quiz to find out
7 March 2025

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