This week ...

Ever heard of geocaching? Have a go with our first ever canal geocaching route - and find treasure along the way!

...go on a canal treasure hunt »
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Canalside art

London's autumn art scene

Leave the tourist trail and explore these lesser-known art galleries nestled by the Regent's Canal this September.

Canalside art in London »

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Great days out

Fun days out for free!

Autumn is approaching but the sun is still shining. Get out and about on your local canal - there's boats, wildlife and fresh air for free!

Things to do by your local canal »

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Wildlife Survey 2010

Go wildlife spotting

Help our waterway creatures. Tell us what you’ve seen by our canals and rivers for the British Waterways Wildlife Survey 2010.

Take part in the Wildlife Survey 2010 »

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Canal holidays

Where to go this year?

Is this your first time afloat or are you a seasoned pro? Are you up for the challenge of Tardebigge or does the lock-free Lancaster Canal float your boat?

Where should I take my canal holiday? »

Cycling Permit

Download your cycling permit and get out and about on the towpaths this summer.

Cycling Permit »
Cycling

Boating info

Find information on moorings, stoppages and more. Plus our unique canal guides.

Boating info »
Stoppages

Drought updates

Find out the latest information about how the drought is affecting British Waterways

Drought updates »
Lock on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Volunteering opportunities

Spare time on your hands? Get involved with your local canal or river.

Volunteering opportunities »
Volunteers painting bridge

Upcoming events

See more upcoming events »

Latest news

See all latest news articles »

Latest Boaters' Update

The British Waterways' (BW) monthly e-newsletter, The Boaters' Update on Waterscape.com.

Find out the latest news from British Waterways. Read the current and past issues of The Boaters' Update...

Boaters' Guides

Download our up-to-the-minute guides to the canal and river network.

Our Boaters' Guides list facilities across the waterway network. A must for all boat owners, these printer-friendly A4 black & white guides contain detailed maps and boating information for every British Waterways canal and river in England and Wales.