Events

Our canals play host to all sorts of events and activities, from bat walks, guided tours and festivals to boat trips, open days and floating markets. See what's happening near you.

Events calendar

Discover exciting events on your local canal

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. Now's your chance to see canals as you never have before

Two people in a canoe on a canal smiling at camera

Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month this October

Join our Plastics Challenge

Don't let plastic become part of our nature. Take on a Plastics Challenge litter pick

Group of people together posing with rainbow decorations

LGBTQ+ and Pride at the Canal & River Trust

June is Pride Month, and we are recognising the enormous contribution that Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer/Questioning + (LGBTQ+) colleagues, volunteers and supporters make to the Trust

Find a fishing event

Find your nearest venue and follow the link to book a slot. Sessions are aimed at anyone over the age of six

Planning an event?

If you're planning an event on our waterways take a look at our event planning page