Find your calm

Our canals are home to lots of activities to help you unwind and recharge.

We all want to feel a sense of wellbeing. Life can be tough and we all need a space to get away from the noise, pressure and pollution of every day life.

Our canals and rivers are the perfect places to boost your mood and improve your health.

Mood-boosting events

From crafting sessions to yoga meets, discover the wellbeing events we've got lined up

Woman pulling a narrowboat into the bank by a rope outside a lock while another person steers the boat

Relax afloat

From a relaxing holiday afloat to a day trip with friends or family, exploring our beautiful canals and rivers by boat is the fastest way to slow down

Two people wearing Canal & River Trust branded clothing stand up paddle board along the canal

Find peace aboard a paddleboard

Find out why stand up paddleboarding is good for the body and soul and how you can get started

Get wildlife spotting

Our canals and rivers are a great place to unwind and get back to nature. No matter whether you're in the centre of a city or our in the countryside, you’ll be surrounded by flora and fauna