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Floating digger removes tons on sediment from Ashby Canal
We're carrying out dredging on the Ashby Canal as part of vital works to help ensure boaters can continue to use the centuries-old waterway.
Fri May 02 2025
We've completed repairs to Royal Oak Swing Bridge
We've completed a five-month programme of works to refurbish Royal Oak Swing Bridge, which carries Woodhouse End Road over the Macclesfield Canal in Oakgrove.
Fri May 02 2025
Investing in boater facilities
We're investing £4.5m over the next five years to upgrade and standardise elsan points, pump-out facilities, and water points across our charity’s canal network.
Mon Apr 28 2025
Our restoration of historic Braunston bridge set to enter final phase
A project to restore a historic canal bridge in Braunston is taking a big step forward, set to repair centuries-old brickwork and improve access for people wanting to walk and cycle over it.
Mon Apr 28 2025
Foxton Locks canal festival to celebrate historic role played by Leicestershire’s waterways
Foxton Locks is set to host a weekend-long canal festival celebrating the pivotal role that Leicestershire’s waterways played in the renaissance of the nation’s canal network 75 years ago.
Thu Apr 24 2025
Your local canal needs you
We're looking for more volunteer lock keepers to join their team in 2025 to help look after the Gargrave stretch of the UK’s longest canal.
Thu Apr 24 2025
Top 10 Things to do at Crick Boat Show 2025
Join us at the Crick Boat Show this May Bank Holiday Weekend.
Thu Apr 24 2025
Time to show support for 'stunning' Welsh canal
We're urging the canal-loving public to show their support for the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal – the 35-mile canal that wends its way through the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park in south Wales.
Thu Apr 17 2025
Fun for all the family at canal fishing events this Easter
Families looking for things to do with the kids could net a great catch with one of our Let’s Fish events.
Fri Apr 11 2025
We've completed winter repairs programme on Kennet & Avon Canal
We've completed our annual programme of winter repairs and conservation work to protect the historic Kennet & Avon Canal for boaters, local communities and visitors.
Fri Apr 04 2025

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