The Big Bike Revival

Join us at the Canalside Heritage Centre on Sunday 20th June as we take part in Cycling UK's Big Bike Revival! Read more

Special events

The Big Bike Revival

Join us at the Canalside Heritage Centre on Sunday 20th June as we take part in Cycling UK's Big Bike Revival! Read more

The Big Bike Revival

Join us at the Canalside Heritage Centre on Sunday 20th June as we take part in Cycling UK's Big Bike Revival!
Canalside Art Club June

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!
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.
Visiting During the National Lockdown

All the information you need for visiting the Canalside Heritage Centre, including opening times and guidelines for staying safe during your visit.

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.
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.
Visit us

Our tearoom is currently open for a takeaway service. Read more about the COVID safe measures and guidelines we have put in place to help keep all staff and volunteers safe.
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

'The Threads of Our Lives!' A community quilt exhibition by Bee Creative Workshops. Available to view in the tearoom from 28th August to 30th September.
Fabric Daffodil

Create your own fabric daffodils this Easter with this beautiful craft idea from CHC volunteer Christine Anderson.
Garden Art Activity Pack

Have a go at these fun and creative art activities using natural materials from your garden!
CHC Bee Activity Pack

Keep your busy bees going with this fun activity pack all about bees!
Eggcellent Easter Activities

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