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Your local canal: yours to enjoy anytime
Escape from your everyday world and relax by your local canal or river.
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Enjoy the festive season by your local canal or river. Find fun-filled family events, canalside shopping centres and a host of yuletide activities to keep you going over the holidays. Take part in our Christmas Quiz and win a waterscape.com mug!
Boating »
Read our boating FAQs, advice to first time boaters, guide to cruising rings and boating holidays, plus much more.
History & Heritage »
Our guide to the heritage structures you’ll see out and about on the network, as well as an in-depth look at the history of the canals including: the first canals, canals and the industrial revolution, living and working on the canals, and Roses & Castles.
Wildlife »
What’s hiding in the hedgerows? A species by species guide to the wildlife you’ll find living on our canals and rivers, plus information on the Waterway Wildlife Survey, kids’ wildlife, top places to see wildlife and much more.
Fishing »
Get to grips with fishing on the inland waterways with our beginners’ tips, species guide and golden rules.
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