The Waterways Trust 10 years of enriching people's lives through waterways

Welcome to The Waterways Trust

The Waterways Trust is a national charity which works with others to promote greater public enjoyment of our inland waterways.

We believe in improving our canals and rivers so that they are cared for and enjoyed by people from all walks of life. We work with others to realise the social, economic, educational and environmental benefits of our waterways through waterway regeneration, conservation, recreation, community, arts and education projects.

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Our Museums at Gloucester, Ellesmere Port and Stoke Bruerne house the inland waterways collection. This collection tells the continuing story of the profound influence of the waterways on social, technological, economic and environmental development in the UK over three centuries. The Museums provide an outstanding resource for education and life-long learning.

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