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Making life better by water
We're hosting a summer of fun with events of all shapes and sizes coming to a canal near you.
Whether you want to kick back at a canal festival, learn to paddle, enjoy a guided walk or discover the wildlife on your doorstep, our summer events have something to offer through July, August and September.
A family-friendly festival in London
A family-friendly festival in London
Two days of live music, crafts and entertainment in Yorkshire
Two days of live music, crafts and entertainment in Yorkshire
Step back in time at the National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port
Step back in time at the National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port
Waterside fun in the West Midlands
Waterside fun in the West Midlands
Would you like to learn a new skill or meet new people in a scenic canal setting this summer? Why not come along to one of our Let's Events, with guided walks, paddling sessions, fishing and more on offer?
Browse our list of events to see what takes your fancy, or switch to the map view to easily find events near you.
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Wonderful waterside days out this summer
Wonderful waterside days out this summer
Take to the towpath and feel better by water
Take to the towpath and feel better by water
What will you find by the water?
What will you find by the water?
Last Edited: 7 August 2026
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