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2025 Crick Boat Show advance tickets on sale
Advance tickets are on sale for the 2025 Crick Boat Show, sponsored by Haven Knox-Johnston, saving 10 per cent on the entry price.
Tue Mar 11 2025
“Green fuel” ship to arrive at West India Docks
The world's first dual-fuelled ammonia-powered ship will arrive at West India Docks this week, marking an important step forward in maritime decarbonisation.
Thu Mar 06 2025
‘Missing link’ towpath improvements to begin along Leeds & Liverpool Canal
We're to upgrade the towpath between Kildwick and Silsden to help improve access and encourage more people to get active
Tue Mar 04 2025
Commission reviewing future framework for boat licensing launches public engagement
The Commission which is reviewing our boat licensing framework has today, 3 March 2025, launched a survey to hear from boaters and other stakeholders with a view on boat licensing.
Mon Mar 03 2025
We've launched a project to preserve stories of canal restoration
We're asking you to share your memories of canals in West Midlands
Thu Feb 27 2025
We've announced new dates for ‘bucket list’ experiences at Standedge Tunnel this spring
‘Paddle under the Pennines’ or ‘Bob along by Boat’ in the UK’s longest, deepest, highest canal tunnel.
Wed Feb 26 2025
We've completed our towpath upgrades on the Lancaster Canal
Work has completed on a project to improve a four-mile stretch of towpath on the Lancaster Canal, making it more accessible for residents and visitors.
Fri Feb 14 2025
We continue to engage with government to secure future of UK waterways
We protect and maintain our historic canals, keeping them safe, navigable, and accessible.
Fri Feb 14 2025
Discover the wonder of Hatton Locks at 'behind the scenes'
We're inviting you to an Open Weekend on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 February to discover the iconic Hatton Locks, a flight of 21 locks along the Grand Union Canal in the heart of Warwickshire.
Fri Feb 07 2025
We're improving wildlife-rich hedgerow along the Montgomery Canal
Work to improve wildlife-rich hedgerow running along the Montgomery Canal is underway. The initiative is part of the 'Putting Down Roots' project thanks to funding from the Local Places for Nature Fund.
Thu Feb 06 2025

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