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UK boating holidays get top marks from holidaymakers
New research reveals that 87% of people who took a quintessentially British holiday on the nation’s historic navigable canals and rivers would definitely recommend it to others.
Fri Dec 13 2024
We are to carry out principal inspection of iconic swing bridge
We will carry out a routine inspection of Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge later this week.
Thu Dec 12 2024
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

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