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Castlefield Mooring Restrictions Notice is hereby given that due to the filming of Peaky Blinders in the Arena area, which has been authorised by Manchester City Council, mooring restrictions will be applied in the Staffordshire Arms, Kenworthy Arms and Potato Wharf in Castlefield from 3rd- 6th May 2021 and visitors will not be permitted. All […]

Barton Aqueduct Consultation The Bridgewater Canal Company Ltd, part of Peel L&P is in the process of preparing a planning application which seeks permission to reinstate the tow path along the Barton Swing Aqueduct, reconnecting the Bridgewater Way.  The project focuses on improving pedestrian and cycling connectivity, providing a safe access of over the Manchester […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Communication to Bridgewater Canal Users On 22nd February 2021, the Prime Minister announced the Government’s roadmap to cautiously ease lockdown restrictions in England, confirming the planned new roadmap out of lockdown. As we look forward to the canal flourishing and again welcoming visitors from other networks, we have set out the below timelines […]

Bridgewater Canal helps improve people’s mental health and wellbeing during Covid-19 lockdowns, with requests for paddle boarding on the waterway As England’s third Covid-19 lockdown continues, people across Greater Manchester have spoken about how the 260-year-old Bridgewater Canal has improved their mental health during the pandemic, with paddle boarding proving to be a popular request […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Communication to Bridgewater Canal Users Following the recent Government announcement on 31st October 2020 advising of the new national lockdown measures in England from 5th November, the Bridgewater Canal team will be working throughout to ensure our response to the COVID-19 pandemic is consistent with current Government advice. Our main priority is the […]

Bridgewater Canal Notice Between Preston Brook Marina and Windmill Hill THURSDAY 15th & FRIDAY 16th OCTOBER 2020 Notice is hereby given that due to essential works on a Rail Bridge crossing the Bridgewater Canal at Norton. The Bridgewater Canal & towpath will be restricted while works are undertaken. This work is being carried out on […]

Peel L&P supports grassroots football with Winton Wanderers sponsorship Owner of the Bridgewater Canal, Peel L&P, has sponsored Winton Wanderers’ under 13s Flames based in Salford, providing them with a new kit. Director of the Bridgewater Canal, Peter Parkinson visited the team to watch their first match of the season, which was also their very […]

Bridgewater Canal teams up with local volunteers to clean up Stretford The Bridgewater Canal has teamed up with 25 local volunteers to clean up litter and debris at one of Peel L&P’s canal side development sites on Edge Lane in Stretford. Supplied with personal protection equipment and with marshals in attendance to ensure the activity […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Communication to Bridgewater Canal Boaters Further to our previous correspondence, the Bridgewater Canal team has continued to work hard to make sure our response to the COVID-19 pandemic is consistent with the government guidelines. Our main priority has always been the health and wellbeing of our staff, customers, and the general public who […]

Boat Safety Scheme Certificate Dear Boaters, We hope that you and your families are safe and well. Please see the below updates with regards to Boat Safety Scheme certificates and Bridgewater Canal licences. Boat Safety Scheme Certificates In view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the temporary extension of Boat Safety Scheme Certificates has been extended […]