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) Edit: Christina is now our Volunteer Coordinator The Grantham Canal Society working […]

Help reverse the dereliction

Our Campaigns Dredging Campaign Lock 14 Buy A Brick Lottery SK Online Shopping Fundraising update ~~~~~~~ These campaigns are extremely important in enabling us to continue with our work and, in honouring our commitment to raise almost £100,000 in Match Funding towards the Heritage Lottery Fund supported: Grantham Canal Heritage Initiative (GCHI) (Restoring the Woolsthorpe […]

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. Latest Issue Bridge – January 2019 Current […]

Support us in these roles?

Situations Vacant Company Secretary: This post is currently filled on a temporary basis. Ideally you will have an administrative or legal background, could undertake the administrative function of the society and perhaps advise and assist with policy, procedure etc. The post is largely working from home as required, with attendance to occasional meetings. Treasurer: […]

Grantham Canal Partnership

The Grantham Canal Partnership Chairman: Michael Rowan DL The Grantham Canal Partnership (GCP) was formed in 1997 to work in coalition with the Grantham Canal Society. The GCP is an unincorporated body which exists to coordinate the work of the various public bodies who have an involvement in the restoration of the canal. Membership comprises […]

…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 Fridays & Saturdays, plus other weekdays as required to undertake work, largely on the navigable section between Woolsthorpe […]

Discovered our Social Media?

Have you discovered our busy social media yet? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter It’s where you’ll find: Regular updates about restoration progress Features on the history of the canal and waterways in general Interactions from our supporters – your questions answered Facebook: @granthamcanalsociety or click the link below: Facebook Tweets by GranthamCanal […]

Canal cruises – great for family & social groups!

Cruises begin again on 31st March 2019 and run through to 27th October. We look forward to welcoming many of you aboard in 2019. For our 30min ‘Turn up and Ride’ boat trips – please see our website diary on the homepage. Enjoy a cruise along one of Britain’s most beautiful canals These chartered cruises, […]

Sponsors and Funders

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 […]