What’s On

Floating market comes to Foxton Locks this Easter

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Janet Richardson

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March 27, 2024

THE Canal & River Trust is inviting visitors to Foxton Locks to enjoy some retail therapy as a ‘floating market’ […]
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Vintage boats head to Chester for Good Friday spectacle

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Janet Richardson

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March 27, 2024

DOZENS of colourful historic narrowboats will descend on Chester throughout this week, culminating in a spectacular gathering at Tower Wharf […]
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Nottingham canalside choir festival aids water-based charities

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Janet Richardson

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March 19, 2024

TO CELEBRATE World Water Day, singers across the East Midlands are heading to Nottingham for a special canalside choir festival […]
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Sharpness 150 sets to make a splash

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Janet Richardson

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March 19, 2024

AN EVENT celebrating 150 years since the opening of Sharpness New Dock in 1874, launches on Saturday March 30 at […]
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Saturn to star at Easter gathering

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Janet Richardson

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March 15, 2024

SHROPSHIRE Union flyboat, Saturn, paired with its new horse Flower, will be joined by dozens of historic boats at the […]
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Black Country Living Museum unveils new Industrial Quarter

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Janet Richardson

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March 14, 2024

THE latest phase of the Black Country Living Museum’s multi-million pound development opens at Red by Night tomorrow (Friday March […]
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Tickets now on sale for Crick Boat Show

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towpatheditor

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March 8, 2024

ADVANCE tickets are now on sale for the 2024 Crick Boat Show which begins with a Trade & Preview Day […]
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Easter regatta focus on fight against licence fee rises

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Janet Richardson

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March 5, 2024

THE National Bargee Travellers Association is bringing together boaters from around the country on Saturday March 30 for an Easter […]
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A chance to see Stafford canal artefacts

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Janet Richardson

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March 4, 2024

ARTEFACTS unearthed during canal restoration work have gone on display in Stafford. Organised by the Stafford Riverway Link (SRL) it […]
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Bingley Five Rise Locks celebrates 250th anniversary…

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towpatheditor

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March 1, 2024

Waterways charity Canal & River Trust is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Grade I Listed Bingley Five Rise Locks […]
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Easter bunnies on the cut

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Janet Richardson

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February 28, 2024

IT WILL be bunnies, eggs and hot-cross buns galore on the Chesterfield Canal this Easter when the Chesterfield Canal Trust […]
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Spring cruises on the Wey & Arun Canal

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Janet Richardson

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February 19, 2024

MAKE Mother’s Day on Sunday March 10 with a boat trip or cream tea cruise along the Wey & Arun […]
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Drained Lock: Go Behind The Scenes

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Web Editor

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January 30, 2024

The Canal & River Trust is giving members of the public the unique opportunity to go behind the scenes into […]
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Life is not still

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Web Editor

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January 25, 2024

A florilegium of the Kennet and Avon Canal… THIS spring, as the flowers along the towpath start to bud and […]
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