Virtual open days 2021/22

Following the success of our virtual open days in 2020, we brought even more on-screen experiences to you during winter 2021/22. Here you can access all the wonderful 360 maps and virtual content.

Four locks at Watford: Grand Union Canal

Watford Locks

We've been busy replacing lock gates at Watford Locks, a staircase of four locks with single locks at the top and bottom.

Mamhilad

In Wales we’ve been on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal carrying out works underneath the bed of the canal

Ryders Green

We've been hard at work along the Walsall Canal replacing an old lock gate

Bingley Five Rise

Take a closer look at the works carried out at the UK's steepest lock flight

Picture of two lock gates a canal and towpath

Blackpit Lock

Find out how the teams tackled this Grade II listed structure, after discovering a leak at the gates

Tower Hamlets

After nearly 200 years of battling the canal elements, it's time for the walls and towpaths along this stretch of the Hertford Union to get some TLC

Boat passing between other boats on a canal

Rishton

After a breach in 2021 and following a six-month, £1.7 million project to reinstate and reopen, this stretch in Lancashire is now back in action

Claverton Pumping Staion

Canal and history fans can enjoy a virtual tour and hear more from the expert team caring for this special site

Open days 2022/23

Find out where we'll be heading this winter and what's going to be available to you in person and on-screen

Last Edited: 03 November 2022