Grantham Canal

The Woolsthorpe Flight

Follow our progress as we continue to restore the Woolsthorpe Flight Locks 12 – 15 Click here for the story so far! If you’d like to help us in this iconic project – carry on reading… Volunteering opportunities Grantham Canal Heritage Initiative (GCHI) The Grantham Canal Society working in partnership with the Canal and River […]

Help reverse the dereliction

The Covid-19 pandemic has prevented us raising valuable funds from events, canal cruises and talks. We are appealing for your support at this time. Simply Donate ~~~~~ Other ways in which to offer your support Lottery SK Online Shopping As a result of your generosity, we now have the funds to reinstate […]

Latest News

Receive our free email newsletter each month! This is a great way of keeping up to date with our achievements – there’s a lot more going on than meets the eye! Email: bridge@granthamcanal.org and enter Request Bridge in the subject line – you can unsubscribe at any time. Current Edition for 2020 September Previous […]

Heritage Open Day

Event Cancelled Additional Covid-19 control measures introduced by the government, coupled with rising infection rates, have resulted in us taking the decision to cancel this event. The safety of our visitors and volunteers being paramount The pre-booked boat trip element will still go ahead. All those who’ve booked a trip have been informed See […]

Interactive Guide

For our Interactive Guide to the Grantham Canal Click here: http://gcsguide.org Looking for a printed a printed Guide? Click here: Grantham Canal Merchandise

…take a peep…

Workparty ~ Information Stand ~ Talks Events Workparty (Scroll down for talks and events) Workparty volunteers work Monday to Friday on the restoration of locks in the Woolsthorpe Flight (different team each day). They also meet on Monday, Friday & Saturday, plus other weekdays as required to undertake work, largely on the navigable section between […]

Situations Vacant

Volunteer Role Vacancies Position Title: Operations Manager, Woolsthorpe Would suit: Self-motivated person who is well organised and enjoys rural life and has a ‘can do attitude’ Outline of post: Responsible for the organisation of routine maintenance on the canal, in charge of workboats and the coordination of volunteers to carry out the work Essential […]

Canal cruises

Covid-19 Regrettably boat trips and cruises have been cancelled With the exception of: Pre-booked trips on 20th September 2020 For our list of events including 30 & 45 minute boat trips, click here: Scheduled ‘Turn up and Ride’ Trips For cruises exclusive to your party, Cruise and Dine and Fishy Friday – read […]

Corporate Supporters

Sponsors Click on the link below – enjoy this short video of the Grantham Canal This represents only a fraction of the work we’ve achieved over the years in pursuit of our ultimate aim in returning the canal to full navigation. Our volunteers work tirelessly(?) – give us the tools & materials – and we’ll […]