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  • Splash Canalside Stories

    Splash Canalside Stories

    These fantastic videos have been developed by The Mighty Creatives and use the sights and sounds of the canal as inspiration for art based children's activities. Read more

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Ideas and Resources

If you're having to stay at home at the moment and looking for some creative and fun things to do, check out the ideas below. We'll keep adding to this page so be sure to keep coming back for even more fun ideas and resources.

Splash Canalside Stories

Splash Canalside Stories

These fantastic videos have been developed by The Mighty Creatives and use the sights and sounds of the canal as inspiration for art based children's activities. Read more

Published: 5th November, 2020

Updated: 15th June, 2021

Author: Michael Crane

Embroidered Alliums with Karen Attwood

Embroidered Alliums with Karen Attwood

Inspired by the alliums at Haddon Hall, Adult Crafts volunteer Karen Attwood reveals how to embroider your very own allium seedheads. Read more

Published: 15th May, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

Cupcake Garlands

Cupcake Garlands

Celebrate the 7th anniversary of VE Day with these beautiful cupcake garlands by our brilliant volunteer Karen Attwood. Read more

Published: 5th May, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

Paper Shoes

Paper Shoes

Get creative indoors and follow these simple steps to make your own pair of paper shoes! Read more

Published: 27th April, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

The Sprays Activity Pack

The Sprays Activity Pack

Discover the lives of the Spray family at the Weir Cottages in Victorian times with this fun activity pack! Read more

Published: 21st April, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

Earth Day

Earth Day

Things you can do on Earth Day and all year round! Read more

Published: 17th April, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

Garden Art Activity Pack

Garden Art Activity Pack

Have a go at these fun and creative art activities using natural materials from your garden! Read more

Published: 15th April, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

Writing for Wellbeing

Writing for Wellbeing

Improve your wellbeing with this creative writing exercise pack. Read more

Published: 14th April, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

Dog and Duck Adventures

Dog and Duck Adventures

Join Dock and Duck on their adventures around the canal and have a go at these fun activities! Read more

Published: 10th April, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

Fabric Easter Bunny

Fabric Easter Bunny

Make your own fabric Easter Bunny with this simple but beautiful craft activity! Read more

Published: 10th April, 2020

Updated: 5th November, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

Paper Roses with Karen Attwood

Paper Roses with Karen Attwood

Try this great craft activity by the fantastically talented Karen Attwood! Read more

Published: 8th April, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

Eggcellent Easter Activities

Eggcellent Easter Activities

Try these fun and free activities with your little ones at home this Easter! Read more

Published: 8th April, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

Fabric Daffodil

Fabric Daffodil

Create your own fabric daffodils this Easter with this beautiful craft idea from CHC volunteer Christine Anderson. Read more

Published: 7th April, 2020

Updated: 5th November, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

CHC Bee Activity Pack

CHC Bee Activity Pack

Keep your busy bees going with this fun activity pack all about bees! Read more

Published: 1st April, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

Patchwork coaster

Patchwork coaster

Make your very own patchwork coaster with these easy to follow instructions. Read more

Published: 27th March, 2020

Updated: 18th August, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

Horse drawn narrowboat animation

Horse drawn narrowboat animation

Try this fun and simple activity to create your very own stop motion animation! Read more

Published: 25th March, 2020

Updated: 2nd July, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

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    Bike Coding by Nottinghamshire Police 10th July

    Bring your bike along for postal coding by Nottinghamshire Police, as well as advice on issues which are causing you concern and crime prevention.

  • School's Out! Summer Activities

    School's Out! Summer Activities

    School's Out! We've got lots happening at the Heritage Centre over the summer holidays including free crafts and a garden trail!

  • Life Drawing June 2022

    Life Drawing June 2022

    Join local artist, Janet Barnes, every Wednesday evening at the Heritage Centre for life drawing sessions with a live model each week. Just £9 per session, online booking essential!

  • Wander the Waterways June 2022

    Wander the Waterways June 2022

    Join our volunteer guides on a wander around the local waterways to discover local stories, history and nature. Tuesdays at 11am. Free to join!

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  • Tearoom

    Tearoom

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

  • Help save Canalside

    Help save Canalside

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

  • Visit us

    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.

  • Jobs

    Jobs

    The latest job opportunities at the Canalside Heritage Centre.

  • World War Two and the 'Idle Women'

    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.

  • Exhibitions

    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

    What we do

  • Volunteering

    Volunteering

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

  • Heritage Centre Back Open As Usual

    Heritage Centre Back Open As Usual

    The Heritage Centre is now back open as usual after having to temporarily close.

  • The Story of our Waterways

    The Story of our Waterways

    Discover the rich and fascinating heritage of our local waterways.

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