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

Half-term events by the canal
From nature trails to Halloween crafts, take a look at our fun-filled family events taking place by the canal this October half-term.
8 October 2025
Puzzle it out
Unwind for five minutes and piece together our brand new jigsaw of a beautiful kingfisher.
15 September 2025
Celebrating 30 years of Tees Barrage
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the iconic Tees Barrage, so it’s the perfect time to look behind the scenes of this remarkable piece of modern engineering.
27 August 2025
Watch 'Canal-Mania' with Dan Snow
Watch Dan Snow's latest film, Canal-Mania, in which he travels by water across England and Wales to explore a world-changing story, and a revolution that changed how we live forever.
20 August 2025
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

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