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Enjoy natural spectacle this autumn on Black Country canals

12 October 2020

We are predicting a particularly dramatic display of autumn colours over the next few weeks and there is nowhere better to experience this free natural spectacle than along the Black Country’s canals.
Half term Halloween fun at Fradley Junction

12 October 2020

Visitors to Fradley Junction should prepare for some spooky fun this Halloween with a free family friendly pumpkin trail around the nearby local nature reserve.
The Trust to receive over £1.6m from the Government Heritage Stimulus Fund

9 October 2020

We have been awarded over £1.6 million in funding for 15 projects across the country.
How life through a lens can help mental mental health

9 October 2020

We are leading the latest in a series of courses that provide a new approach to mindfulness by using waterway-based photography as way to calm the mind and reconnect with the world around us.
We are seeking boaters' views on license T&Cs

28 September 2020

We are reviewing the terms and conditions of our private boat licence and we are inviting feedback from boaters on the proposed changes.
A review has been published on canals and transatlantic slavery

24 September 2020

An initial review of academic literature about canals and transatlantic slavery has been published.
Plans submitted to attract more boaters to visit Leicester

24 September 2020

Leicester’s waterways could be set to welcome more boats as part of plans which will bring colour to the city’s waterways and provide a welcome boost to the local tourism economy.
New writing competition attracts hundred of entries

18 September 2020

Hundreds of talented wordsmiths responded to our call to enter a new summer ‘Words on the Waterway’ writing competition.
£45 million spent on programme of works this winter

17 September 2020

We are planning to carry out a £45.1 million programme of repairs on waterways across England & Wales this winter, replacing lock gates, dredging to ensure the water is deep enough for boats, and carrying out a host of tasks to keep the 200-year old network open and help ensure its resilience to climate change.
Installation of floating reedbeds attracts more wildlife into city centre

17 September 2020

We've installed a series of floating reedbeds on the Nottingham & Beeston Canal as part of a drive to attract more wildlife into the city centre.

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