Up bright and early.

Female kingfisher on the River Lea looking for that next catch.

#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfisher s London Wildlife Trust RSPB #springwatch

Funded by the players of People’s Postcode Lottery, our “Let’s...” programme connects people with their local waterways 🌊

From kayaking, to craft workshops and yoga, we have many activities on offer!

Fancy joining us? Check out our upcoming events 👇

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April is #StressAwarenessMonth , so this month more than ever, we're encouraging everybody to take time for themselves and enjoy the benefits there are to being by (or on) water 💙

Why not...

🚶‍♀️ Go for a walk with friends
🛶 Get active
😌 Escape for a breath of fresh air

Lovely vivid colours along the canal Sally😃

Such heart warming moments on the canal!💙 Reuniting a duckling with its family is what canal life is all about - connecting with nature and helping our feathered friends thrive.🦆

Across our National Waterways Museums at Ellesmere Port, Gloucester and Stoke Bruerne, we hold 90% of the UK's inland waterways collections, with around 15,000 objects and more than 50 boats ⌛

Come and discover our fascinating canal history 👉 ow.ly/vJRI50R4qb3

Exploring the wonders of Hawkesbury Junction with a warm cup of coffee and great company? Sounds like the perfect way to spend a day! Thanks for sharing your canal adventure with us. Happy walking! 🚶‍♂️☕️ #CanalLife

We look after many types of bridges across our network, from cheaper timber structures to traditional masonry and cast iron, many of which were built 200+ years ago 🌉

Have you got an interesting or unusual bridge near you? Let us know below!

📍 Braunston, Grand Union Canal

Swans are well-known cultural and canal characters, appearing frequently in myths and stories. Swans that are mute mate for life and develop close emotional ties.

Have you spotted any Swans along our canals and rivers before?🧐

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What a stunning start to the day! ☀️Running along the canals in Skipton sounds like the perfect way to soak up the sunshine and enjoy the beauty of nature.😍

Bird species like ducks, coots, moorhens, geese, and swans often nest on boats in urban areas where safe nesting sites are scarce. 🌼🦆

By law, you cannot move your boat until the chicks leave the nest.

Please check your boat before setting off👀

What a beautiful photo to start off Wednesday morning😍🌈

Brilliant news! 👏

We're so proud that our network helps nature and wildlife thrive in our towns and cities 🍃

Our latest Boaters’ Update is out! Click below to read the news from the network. 👇

Read the latest Boaters' Update
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THIS SUNDAY! 🎩Steampunk Sunday, 14 April (10am - 4pm) Music from 🐭Mice in a Matchbox 🏴‍☠️ The Conwy Pirates' Wombat & Motley
🥁 Wirral Samba Drummers
🍪Tea &Parasol duelling
🦅 Steampunk curiosities & stalls
🍻 Licensed bars, hot &cold food
#LifesBetterByWater #ellesmereport

Our Easter Boat Gathering honours our rich narrowboating history every year 🛥️⛵ Huge thanks to all who joined us National Waterways Museum over the Easter weekend.

Check out some photos of the event below 👇

It may have been a very wet winter but it's still important to use locks properly and to close gates and paddles after use. Please help keep the water where it should be.

Every day brings a new challenge on our historic waterways. Our devoted teams tackle everything from fallen trees to unexpected leaks, ensuring our canals remain open, safe, and accessible for all to enjoy. 💙

📷Bingley, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

We LOVE this photo of Flower, taken from our recent Easter Boats Gathering at #EllesmerePort . Thanks for sharing, Kev. 🤩 We hope everyone who attended enjoyed the celebrations!