The Canalside Heritage Centre is a vibrant hub for visitors to enjoy and explore, with an enticing tearoom, welcoming gift shop and interpretation centre, as well as tranquil gardens and lots of activities to delight in. Our location on the River Trent and the Beeston and Nottingham Canal makes us an ideal starting point for picturesque walks where you can look out for the many boats, enjoy the changing colours and sunshine on the water and enjoy the plentiful wildlife that can be found at any time of year. We are also located on the Big Track so if you enjoy cycling, we're the perfect spot for refreshments and relaxation after a long ride.

Covid 19

We're delighted to be able to welcome visitors back to our wonderful community garden from Monday 12th April. We know how many people enjoy spending time in the garden and what a peaceful and relaxing place it can be, so to be able to allow access again after such a tough time for everyone is fantastic. The garden, as well as the balcony area, will be open for visitors to enjoy food and drinks purchased from our tearoom. The downstairs toilets will also now be accessible to visitors via the side door from the garden. The toilets and shop will be open from the 12th April, but our exhibition and the Weir View Room remain closed.

Please read the full social distancing guidelines before visiting and follow these guidelines to help keep our staff and all visitors safe.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding, we hope to be able to return to normal soon.

Opening times 

We are currently open 10.00am to 3.00pm, 7 days a week.

How to find us

We are located at Beeston Lock, at the end of Canal Side in Beeston Rylands, just cross the wooden footbridge over the canal and the Heritage Centre is to your left. If you are arriving by car there is parking available along the canal but as we are situated within a residential area, we ask that you are please respectful of our neighbours when parking. If you type in "Canalside Heritage Centre" into the search bar below, the map will show our exact location.

If you have any questions about your visit, please don't hesitate to contact us by phone on 0115 9221773 or by email [email protected]