Try canal boating at one of our open days

Try canal boating for free at one of our open day events

On Sunday 27 April 2025, we’re offering people the chance to try canal boating for free at six of our canal boat hire bases in England and Wales.

The taster sessions will include free short trips on skippered narrowboats, and the opportunity to look round our holiday-hire boats.

Our open day events will be on from 11am to 4pm at the following locations:

Bradford on Avon, Kennet & Avon Canal, Wiltshire

Bradford on Avon Marina, Trowbridge Road, Wiltshire BA15 1UD

Bunbury, Shropshire Union Canal, Cheshire

Bunbury Lock, Bunbury, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 9QB

Great Haywood, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Staffordshire

Mill Lane, Great Haywood, Staffordshire ST18 0RJ

Trevor, Llangollen Canal, North Wales

Canal Wharf, Trevor, Llangollen, Wrexham LL20 7TT

Whixall, Llangollen Canal, Shropshire

Whixall Marina, Alders Lane, Whixall SY13 2QS

Wootton Wawen, Stratford Canal, Warwickshire

Canal Wharf, Wootton Wawen, Henley in Arden, Warwickshire B95 6BZ

Event information

Our open days on Sunday 27 April 2025 runs from 11am to 4pm.

Our events are family and pet-friendly.

Trips are subject to availability and operate on a first come, first served basis. It’s not possible to book in advance.

Parking is free.