Chester Canal Heritage Trust

Our Waterways Heritage

Formed in 1997, the Trust’s aim is to promote the heritage of the Chester Canal, which runs from Chester to Nantwich and is now part of the Shropshire Union Canal system.  The Trust offers a number of services including:

In a bid to reach many more people, we won funding from the Local Heritage Initiative (LHI), the Nationwide Building Society and the CultMark project to produce:

Current projects include the development of a Canal Corridor Conservation Area and involvement with proposals to restore the historic Taylor’s Boat Yard in Chester.

Northwich River Weaver Festival  - June 23rd and 24th

Chester Canal Heritage Trust will be taking part in this festival on the river Weaver in Northwich. Organised by the IWA, River Weaver Navigation Society, Development of Arts Northwich and local boating clubs the event programme will include water-based entertainment, cultural and family events, including Wild Over Waterways, bell boats, vintage narrow boats, arts & crafts, brass bands and all the usual boat rally excitement.
See IWA Website for more details.

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