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10 reasons to take a canal boat holiday this summer
The clocks go forward this weekend and, with summer on the horizon, UK holidaymakers are being urged to take a leaf out of the classic book The Wind in the Willows* when it comes to making plans:
Thu Mar 27 2025
Lancaster Canal reopens to boats following £1.6M repair to breach at Hollowforth aqueduct
We've reopened the Lancaster Canal to boaters following a £1.6 million project to repair a breach at Hollowforth Aqueduct.
Wed Mar 26 2025
We're calling on support to secure the future of the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal
We're calling on support to help secure the future of the waterway after legislation was enacted that severely restricts the supply of water that feeds the canal.
Fri Mar 21 2025
We've replaced the time-worn lock gates to help keep Sheffield’s canal flowing
Our experts have used their skill, knowledge, and some impressive machinery to successfully install two giant new sets of lock gates at the start of the Tinsley Flight of locks.
Fri Mar 21 2025
National Heritage Memorial Fund grant to save Waterways Museum's rare steamboat
We've received a grant of £234,000 from the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) to rescue and preserve a rare Clyde puffer boat, at our National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port.
Fri Mar 21 2025
We've published new London Places to Visit Guide to inspire great days out by the water this Easter
We've published a new free Places to Visit in London guide, with maps, information about visitor facilities and free activities, and ways to get the most a visit to the capital’s canals and rivers.
Wed Mar 19 2025
We're to review proposals for major development of Anderton Boat Lift & Visitor Centre
We’re developing plans to refurbish the Anderton Boat Lift & Visitor Centre, supported by a development grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Fri Mar 14 2025
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

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