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Discover the fascinating heritage of Yorkshire & North East’s waterways
We're opening the doors of some its Yorkshire & North East premises to the public throughout September, as part of this month’s heritage open days.
11 September 2025
Floating ecosystems installed on Nottingham’s waterways to attract more wildlife into the city centre
We're installing a series of floating ecosystems on the Nottingham & Beeston Canal as part of a drive to attract more wildlife into the city centre.
10 September 2025
Hundreds of young anglers gear up for the National Celebration of Young People & Fishing on the Shropshire Union Canal
Around 500 budding young anglers will take to the towpath on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September as the we host the National Celebration of Young People & Fishing, on the Shropshire Union Canal.
5 September 2025
We've carried out vital maintenance at Foxton Locks
We're taking the opportunity to carry out vital repair works at Foxton Locks, improving the way the famous flight of locks works and protecting it for future generations.
29 August 2025
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

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