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Family stand on scaffolding in a drained lock as a Canal & River Trust volunteer explains the works

Winter Open Days 2024/25

Our skilled teams and volunteers protect canals all year round. But in winter some incredible feats of engineering take place.

Keeping canals alive

This winter we offered you the chance to visit one of our Open Days and learn more about how we repair and care for canals. This year we hosted open days at Leeds Lock which took place in November and Caen Hill, near Devizes and Hatton in Warwickshire in February.

Thank you to everyone who came along to the events.

A narrow boat moors on the offside of the canal with the sunset reflecting on the water

Keep Canals Alive

Government funding cuts are set to put the future of canals at risk. Write to your MP to demand action

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