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Our canals and rivers are national treasures, rich in history and wildlife. We're here to protect them for future generations >>

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Andy Burnham MP visits Leigh Canal

13 Mar 2015
A campaign has been launched in Leigh, Greater Manchester, aimed at using the canal system as a catalyst for regeneration. It will benefit businesses, create new work opportunities, new homes and a thriving and healthy community where people can live, work and play.
Free boating sessions on offer in April

13 Mar 2015
On Sunday 19 April Drifters Waterway Holidays is offering people the chance to try canal boating for free at 21 of its narrowboat hire bases across England and Wales.
Worcester & Birmingham Canal reopens

12 Mar 2015
We've reopened the Worcester & Birmingham Canal between Gas Street Basin and the Mailbox in central Birmingham after closing it for for emergency repairs three weeks ago.

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22 Mar - 27 Dec 2015

Discovering the Regent's Canal

Get your Saturdays and Sundays off to a good start with a guided walk along the lovely Regent's Canal.
15 Mar 2015

Treat your Mum to a splendid afternoon!

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
14 Mar 2015

British Science Week at Gloucester Waterways Museum

A celebration of all the science and engineering within the museum and on our canal and river network.

Healthy happy ducks

Healthy happy ducks

Take a boat holiday

Take a boat holiday

Days out by the water

Days out by the water

Get your hands dirty!

Get your hands dirty!

Explore:

Healthy duck food

Recipes for stale bread

Watch a video!

In your area:

Explore by location

Latest News »

Andy Burnham MP visits Leigh Canal

Free boating sessions on offer in April

Worcester & Birmingham Canal reopens

Latest videos »

Events »

Discovering the Regent's Canal

Treat your Mum to a splendid afternoon!

British Science Week at Gloucester Waterways Museum

Make a difference and volunteer with us »

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