Sunflower Planting

Join us this May Half Term for a children's sunflower planting session! Plant the sunflower seed, decorate the pot and take it home to watch it grow!

Free drop-in session, no need to book.

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Beeston and Chilwell Garden Trail 2024

The Beeston and Chilwell Garden Trail returns this year on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June. We're delighted to be one of the 18 gardens and have the opportunity to showcase the amazing work our volunteers do in keeping the Heritage Centre garden looking beautiful!
Archaeology Walk

Join our walk leaders on a walk along the Trent to learn about the amazing archaeological finds made on the River and discover how people have lived in and changed the landscape since prehistory. Free to join, booking essential!
Sunflower Planting

Join us this May Half Term for a children's sunflower planting session! Plant the sunflower seed, decorate the pot and take it home to watch it grow! Free drop-in session, no need to book.
Life Drawing May 2024

Come and join our friendly open art group. Every Wednesday evening from 7-9pm at the Canalside Heritage Centre we host varied life drawing study with a roster of live models. The sessions are informal, fun, untutored and open to all abilities. Refreshments and basic drawing materials are included. £10 per person.

Beeston and Chilwell Garden Trail 2024

The Beeston and Chilwell Garden Trail returns this year on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June. We're delighted to be one of the 18 gardens and have the opportunity to showcase the amazing work our volunteers do in keeping the Heritage Centre garden looking beautiful!
Archaeology Walk

Join our walk leaders on a walk along the Trent to learn about the amazing archaeological finds made on the River and discover how people have lived in and changed the landscape since prehistory. Free to join, booking essential!

Tearoom

Relax, unwind and enjoy tasty treats in our enticing tearoom.
Visit us

Our tearoom is open with plenty of outdoor seating and limited indoor seating. Read more about the COVID safe measures and guidelines we have put in place to help keep all staff, volunteers and visitors safe.
World War Two and the 'Idle Women'

To mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, we spoke with local historian Jill Oakland about the little-known story of the efforts of the Inland Waterway women or 'Idle Women' who volunteered to operate canal boats carrying vital goods and supplies during the Second World War.
What we do
Exhibitions

We have an exciting and varied programme of exhibitions by local artists and creatives throughout the year at the Heritage Centre, showcasing the very best that the local area has to offer!
Jobs

The latest job opportunities at the Canalside Heritage Centre.
Volunteering

Interested in volunteering? We have plenty of opportunities to get involved, meet new people and learn new skills.
The Story of our Waterways

Discover the rich and fascinating heritage of our local waterways.
Donate

It costs over £500 per day to keep the Canalside Heritage Centre open. Please donate to help us continue to serve the local community.
Patchwork Group

Learn this traditional craft technique at our weekly Patchwork Group and turn recycled materials into something beautiful!