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New Bentley Bridge to Church Bridge footbridge

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Wyrley & Essington Canal

From: 8 August 2026, 8am

To: 9 August 2026, 6:30pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Event

Location

Closest waterwayWyrley & Essington Canal
Starts atNew Bentley Bridge, New Cross Junction
Ends atChurch Bridge footbridge

Description

Original 5 August 2026, 4:43pm

The Wednesfield Canal Festival will be taking place on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August 2026 on the Wyrley & Essington Canal. The event will be running from 11:00am until 5:00pm each day.

This will take place from New Bentley Bridge to Church Bridge footbridge.

The towpath and navigation will remain open, but we kindly ask you to stay alert and proceed with care while passing through the area.

You can see more details about this event here: https://wednesfieldcanalfestival.co.uk/

This event is subject to water resources available closer the event date.

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