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Discover a summer of family fun, wildlife and heritage at Foxton Locks

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August 13, 2026

The Canal & River Trust is inviting visitors to make the most of the summer holidays by joining a programme of free and low-cost events at Foxton Locks, one of Leicestershire’s most unique historic destinations. The charity’s summer programme offers something for all ages, from wildlife-themed activities and nature discovery sessions to hands-on workshops and…
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Steamship Shieldhall to lead Clipper Race fleet home and offer SailGP views

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July 22, 2026

Steamship Shieldhall will take part in the official Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Parade of Sail on Saturday, July 25, before giving passengers a prime view of the SailGP racing in the Solent. The special sailing will bring together two major international sailing events in what promises to be one of the highlights of…
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Sound of music comes to canalside cafe

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July 9, 2026

A family-run cafe in north Shropshire will ring to the sound of music at a special event being staged as part of its fight back against the closure of a canal. The Lockside Café at Grindley Brook, near Whitchurch, is staging a music day on July 12, bringing together four sets of musicians for an…
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Austen Fen Slipway to mark first anniversary with waterside celebration

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June 26, 2026

Louth Navigation Trust is inviting visitors to help celebrate the first anniversary of Austen Fen Slipway with a special community event on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The event will run from 10am to 4pm and will offer a relaxed day by the water, with activities including live music, refreshments, ice cream, towpath walks and plenty…
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National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port, celebrates 50th anniversary weekend with 1976 ticket prices!

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June 2, 2026

The Canal & River Trust’s National Waterways Museum, in Ellesmere Port, will celebrate its 50th anniversary weekend on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June by offering visitors entry to the historic boat museum at 1976 prices. For one weekend only, an adult day ticket will cost a mere £1.95 and a child/concession ticket only £1.50,…
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Caribbean Takeover returns to the National Maritime Museum to celebrate 60 years of Notting Hill Carnival

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May 26, 2026

The National Maritime Museum will host the annual Caribbean Takeover on 25 July, a free, family-friendly celebration of Caribbean culture, history and heritage for visitors of all ages, curated in collaboration with the Caribbean Social Forum. Now in its fifth year at the National Maritime Museum, the Caribbean Takeover brings together artists, historians, performers and community groups for a day…
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Quay to the future: Exeter champions waterways heritage

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May 23, 2026

A RENEWED focus on Exeter’s waterways will take centre stage this summer as Sustainable Seas Day brings a full day of activity to East Quay. The free community event, scheduled for Saturday, June 20, is being organised by the Exeter Heritage Harbour Group and aims to celebrate the city’s maritime past while drawing attention to…
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Cosgrove Canal Festival and Crafts Fair returns this July

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May 22, 2026

The annual Cosgrove Canal Festival and Crafts Fair will this year be held over the weekend of the weekend or 18th-19th July 2026. This event is organised by the Buckingham Canal Society to raise awareness and funding for the restoration of the Buckingham Arm or the Grand Union canal. There will be trading and historic display…
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Moira Festival, 16/17 May!

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May 15, 2026

Moira festival returns with nostalgic wartime flypast MOIRA Canal Festival returns to the historic Moira Furnace on the banks of the restored Ashby Canal on May 16/17 May, marking its 23rd year. Organisers have lined up a packed programme of on and off-water attractions, from boats and canal activities to the festival’s annual duck race.…
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Wooden wonders and maritime magic

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May 14, 2026

A LIVELY celebration of Scotland’s maritime heritage is set to return to Portsoy in June, with organisers issuing an open invitation to traditional boats and their crews. The Scottish Traditional Boat Festival, which will take place on June 13-14, is expected to draw more than 13,000 visitors to the town’s historic 17th‑century harbour, creating one…
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Coombeswood Canal Trust Open Weekend & Boat Gathering returns to Hawne Basin this June

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May 9, 2026

Visitors are invited to Hawne Basin in Halesowen this June as the Coombeswood Canal Trust hosts its annual Open Weekend & Boat Gathering, celebrating the Dudley No.2 Canal and the work of the trust. Taking place on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June 2026 between 11am and 4.30pm, the event promises a packed waterside weekend…
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Themed weekends set for Standedge Tunnel

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May 7, 2026

The Canal & River Trust, the Huddersfield Canal Society and the Friends of Standedge are set to bring Tunnel End and Standedge Tunnel to life in 2026 with a run of four themed weekends in 2026, each designed to draw families to Marsden for activities on and off the water. After a strong start at…
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Open days set to showcase Stafford Riverway Link restoration

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April 17, 2026

Stafford Riverway Link Open Days are taking place on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17. Visitors are being invited to find out what has been happening on site at the Stafford Riverway Link restoration project, with organisers promising a weekend of activities alongside updates on progress and future plans. The open days will include…
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Training course opens steam safety skills to volunteers

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April 10, 2026

A NEW hands-on course aimed at improving steam safety among heritage volunteers is set to run this spring, offering practical instruction for anyone working with stationary engines, steam boilers or road steam machinery. The Basic Steam Safety for Volunteers programme, delivered by the Boiler & Engineering Skills Training Trust (BESTT) in partnership with Westonzoyland Pumping…
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