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Drought conditions: navigation update
With water resources for the canal network dwindling as a result of this year’s continued low rainfall, and with little significant rain forecast in the short term, we are providing an update for boaters.
13 August 2025
Flock to Foxton Locks for family fun this summer
Families are being encouraged to explore a 200-year-old marvel of engineering this summer as we launch a programme of summer activities at Foxton Locks.
13 August 2025
Grade II Listed pumphouse at National Waterways Museum to be restored
We have received a grant from Historic England to repair and restore the Grade II Listed pumphouse at our National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port.
7 August 2025
National Boat Count 2025
Our National Boat Count, conducted across our waterways each year, has seen a 1.5% increase in boat numbers together with an increase in unlicensed boats, with evasion standing at 9.9%*.
1 August 2025
Summer Holiday family fun with free canal fishing events
Families looking for fun, free activities over the summer holidays can enjoy a relaxing day by the water at one of our popular Let’s Fish! events.
31 July 2025
Six weeks of summer fun for everyone on Diglis Island
Worcester’s historic Diglis Island will be the go-to destination this summer as we host six weeks of activities and events.
29 July 2025
Anderton Boat Lift celebrates 150th anniversary with a fabulous Victorian Fair
Anderton Boat Lift, the world’s first major commercial boat lift, celebrated its 150th anniversary in style this weekend (July 26/27) with a fabulous free Victorian Fair.
29 July 2025
New mobility ramp opens along Grand Union Canal at Radford Semele
We've officially opened a new mobility ramp at Bridge 35 along the Grand Union Canal at Radford Semele.
24 July 2025
Our canal network gets Green Flag approval
We're announcing that 704 miles of our canal and river navigations have been awarded prestigious Green Flag status by Keep Britain Tidy.
21 July 2025
We've published results of annual boaters' survey
We're today publishing the results of its Annual Boaters’ Survey. Carried out in November and March, the results show boater satisfaction increasing to 55%, up from 46% in 2024.
17 July 2025

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