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Archaeology Walks

Join our volunteer walk leaders and discover the amazing archaeological landscape of the River Trent. Free to join!
Canalside Art Club - August

Join local artist, Janet Barnes, every Wednesday evening at the Heritage Centre for an interactive and friendly art club with live models most weeks. Just £8 per session, online booking essential!
Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions - 19th July

Everything you need to know when visiting us from the 19th July onwards.
Canalside Art Club July

Join local artist, Janet Barnes, every Wednesday evening at the Heritage Centre or on Zoom for an interactive art club, which uses the Weir Cottages, the waterways and live models as inspiration. Just £8 per session if attending in-person or £5 on Zoom, book your place now!

Help save Canalside

Please help save the Canalside Heritage Centre from closure through our Emergency Fundraising Appeal!
Tearoom

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

Our tearoom is 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.
CHC Garden Re-opens

Our community garden re-opens to visitors from 12th April. Read on to find out more about the changes at the Heritage Centre as COVID 19 restrictions ease.
Exhibitions

We have an exciting and diverse 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!
What we do
Archaeology Walks

Join our volunteer walk leaders and discover the amazing archaeological landscape of the River Trent. Free to join!
Volunteering

Interested in volunteering? We have plenty of opportunities to get involved, meet new people and learn new skills.
The Big Bike Revival

Join us at the Canalside Heritage Centre on Sunday 8th August as we take part in Cycling UK's Big Bike Revival!