Youth resources and activities

We’ve created a range of resource and activity packs that will make it easier for you to access and enjoy the benefits of our waterways.

The packs each cover a different waterways-related theme. They include information about the topic, as well as lots of ideas for activities you can do online, at home, in small groups and with our support.

Plastic Pollution Pack

Plastic is a global problem, polluting our oceans, but there's plenty we can do in our local area to help

Water and Wellbeing Pack

Find out how canals and rivers can make people happier, reconnect with their local community and improve their wellbeing

Waterways Arts Pack

Our waterways are special places when people, nature and the arts can flourish

Climate Change Pack

Climate change is the greatest environmental challenge the world has ever faced

Water Safety Pack

Make sure you know how to enjoy our waterways safely

Nature on Your Doorstep Pack

Discover how to protect biodiversity along our waterways and how you can benefit from spending time in nature

Enjoy the water safely

We want you to feel confident when visiting your local canal and make safe choices around water, all year round.

Water may look safe, especially a familiar stretch local to you, but poor decisions around it can create a dangerous situation.

Make sure you read our advice on keeping yourself and your friends safe by water.

Water safety for teenagers and young people

Being by water is a great place to spend time with friends, but it’s important you know how to keep yourself, and your friends, safe.

Last Edited: 5 November 2025