Features

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

Summer Festivals

12 June 2017

Enjoy all the fun of a canal festival this summer. There's plenty to choose from.
Purton ships' graveyard

27 April 2017

Between 1909 and 1965, over 80 barges, trows and schooners were deliberately beached on the banks of the River Severn. These ghostly hulks now form an eerie boat graveyard.
The etymology of river names

26 April 2017

Dark water, yew trees and bears: we explore the origins of ancient river names.
Say hello to spring with us this Easter

20 March 2017

Your local canals and rivers are bursting into life, so get out there and make the most of the spring sunshine. Bring the kids, bring the dog, pack some tasty treats and feed the ducks - because this bank holiday weekend it’s all going on.
Canals can combat stress

20 March 2017

The modern world comes packed full of pressures and stress is something we all deal with at some point. Here at the Trust we believe people live happier, healthier lives when they spend time near water.
Carry on filming

24 February 2017

Seems you can’t turn on the TV these days without one of our stunning canals popping up on screen. From documentaries and dramas to new kids on the lock – Carry on Barging – ever wondered how production companies film on our canals?
Top 10 things to do at the Crick Boat Show

21 February 2017

The 2018 Crick Boat Show & Waterways Festival, to be held 26-28 May at Crick Marina, near Daventry in Northamptonshire, is the UK’s biggest inland waterways festival and offers a fantastic day out by the water for all the family.
Looking forward to 2017

16 January 2017

Who wants a sneak peak - direct from the colleagues involved - of the exciting developments and highlights you can look forward to this year?
Your questions about our questions, answered!

13 January 2017

Since the end of 2016 we've been running a survey to find out what you think about walking and cycling on our towpaths, and the response has been huge. We've had well over 3,500 responses so far. See the bottom of this page to find out how you can still take part.
Winter photo competition - winners announced

13 January 2017

Thank you to all those who submitted their snaps in our winter photo competition, we have been spoilt for choice with over 500 entries. See the winning 12 entries below:

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