As a result of the recent hot weather, and the continued lack of depth of water in the canal, our trips are taking a lot longer to complete. All those booked on charters and public trips are advised to allow at least 3.5 hours, and occasionally 4 hours for their trip. We apologise for this, […]
Takes place between the 1st and 7th of June every year. It’s a chance to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities. The Basingstoke Canal Society has over 200 volunteers working to support the Basingstoke Canal Authority every day rain or shine. Helping to look after the canal so that others may enjoy […]
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – Event Dates The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee will be celebrated on Thursday 2nd June with a BCS stand at the Mayor’s Family Fun Day at Frimley Lodge Park, Sturt Road GU16 6HY from 12 noon to 5 pm. The Society is organizing a Boat Rally at The Fox and Hounds, Crookham […]
A superb sunny day made the Surrey Heath Show attracted a good attendance. We welcomed some new volunteers to help at the BCS stand and displays in the show ground, which was a great success. John Ross brought his lovely painted dingy Elizabeth-Rose, which created considerable excitement not so much with children, but with parents […]
The Basingstoke Canal Society is holding its AGM and BBQ on Saturday 14th May 2022 at the Canal Centre in Mytchett. You can view the papers in relation to the AGM by clicking on the links below. Agenda – click to view Accounts – click to view Minutes of the previous AGM – click to […]
Have you booked your boat trip on the Basingstoke Canal? It’s a lovely way to see the Canal, and it’s also a great way of supporting the Canal And there are lots of boats to chose from. So please, go ahead and book a trip for you, your friends and family John Pinkerton at Odiham […]
Enjoy a relaxing canal boat trip on Kitty along the Basingstoke Canal on a summer’s evening, starting from The Lightbox Woking at 6.00pm. The Basingstoke Canal was voted the 13th most beautiful of 100 UK canals and this excursion with the Basingstoke Canal Society will stop off at the Muslim Burial Ground’s memorial Peace Garden […]
The Basingstoke Canal Society and Kiwi & Scott Café have teamed up for a Towpath Easter Egg Hunt at Woking Wharf on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th April between 11am and 2.30pm. There will be volunteers from the Basingstoke Canal Society at the Kiwi & Scot Café Boat, handing out clues on where to find […]