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

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
Fri Apr 25 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.
Thu Mar 20 2025
Take our Wonders of the Waterways quiz
How well do you know the Wonders of the Waterways? Take our quiz to find out
Fri Mar 07 2025
Take our canal adventures quiz
Can you identify where these canal adventures are taking place?
Fri Mar 07 2025
Picnic spots near you
Packing your picnic and heading to your local canal is a great way to enjoy the outdoors. Whether it’s by the locks or at one of our 'Wonders of the Waterways', here are our favourite picnic spots.
Fri Feb 28 2025
The Perfect Storm
It’s been a dark and stormy winter on our canals, and once again our charity has dealt with an aftermath of fallen trees, damaged banks, delayed winter works and hefty repair bills.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Canal landmark stars in BAFTA-winning Wallace and Gromit film
Did you spot a familiar canal landmark in the latest Wallace and Gromit animated film, Vengeance Most Fowl?
Fri Feb 07 2025
The damage of Storm Éowyn
The last weekend of January saw the UK battered by Storm Éowyn, the fifth named storm of the season and the ‘strongest in 10 years’, according to the Met Office.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Recovering from Storm Darragh
Wild winds and flooding risks returned as Storm Darragh hammered into the UK, triggering a rare Red Warning from the Met Office.
Tue Dec 17 2024
The effects of Storm Bert
Storm Bert’s high winds and torrential rain impacted our canals and rivers across the country – from overtopping on the Leeds & Liverpool to boats adrift on the Grand Union.
Tue Dec 17 2024

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