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Lift Off for a Special 150th Anniversary Year at Anderton Boat Lift in 2025
Lift off for a special year of exciting celebrations in 2025 to mark the 150th anniversary of Anderton Boat Lift, the world’s first major commercial boat lift, Cheshire’s Cathedral of Canals in Northwich.
Thu Dec 05 2024
Weekend art festival celebrates heritage and community of UNESCO World Heritage site
The communities within the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct UNESCO World Heritage Site were celebrated at a festival of art, performance and culture on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November.
Tue Dec 03 2024
Update to London prebookable moorings for winter
Some updates to London prebookable moorings have been announced.
Mon Dec 02 2024
Boat licence fees for 2025-26
We've announced an increase of 4% in boat licence fees from 1 April 2025 for both private boat owners and boating businesses.
Thu Nov 28 2024
Dredging programme completed on Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal
We've completed a six-week dredging programme on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal to improve the navigation for boaters.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Historic Montgomery Canal aqueduct undergoes essential repairs
A 200-year-old aqueduct on the Montgomery Canal has been given a new lease of life.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Local volunteers give works to restore historic Braunston canal bridge a head-start
Volunteers working with we have given a project to restore a historic canal bridge in Braunston a head-start by helping to repair centuries-old brickwork.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Arts festival to celebrate heritage and communities in UNESCO World Heritage site
A weekend-long art and culture festival celebrating the communities and heritage of the villages within the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct UNESCO World Heritage Site is taking place between 23 and 24 November.
Tue Nov 19 2024
We've begun a £1.1 million project to upgrade the Lancaster Canal
Work is underway on a £1.1m project to improve a four-mile stretch of towpath on the Northern Reaches of the Lancaster Canal and make it more accessible for residents and visitors.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Remembering Timothy West
We're deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Timothy West, who had a lifelong passion for the canals.
Wed Nov 13 2024

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