Exploring the Watery Wonders of the Canal by Kayak, Canoe or Paddleboard There has been a marked increase of usage of the canal during the Covid 19 Pandemic. While the towpath has been extremely busy from the start with people discovering the importance of this local asset on their doorstep. As soon as travel restrictions […]
The Drama, Comedy and Song theme cruise planned for July onboard John Pinkerton had to be cancelled due to Covid restrictions. We are pleased to announce that the Hampshire Theatre Group has offered to do an open-air show on Saturday 22nd August. There will be two performances, at 3pm and 7pm. The drama is set […]
Due to COVID-19 our boat trips are limited. We are working hard to bring back more boat trips despite the challenges. From 1st August, some John Pinkerton boat trips have resumed on a charter basis. Unfortunately because the Kitty is a smaller boat social distancing is more difficult and Kitty will be out of operation […]
This notice announcing the forthcoming opening of the Basingstoke Canal listed the ten wharves where goods could be loaded and unloaded. One might imagine that they would be equipped with cranes to assist the process, but in fact old photos show little signs of any. This map of the terminal basin at Basingstoke in 1872 […]
Here is an update from Fiona Shipp, Canal Manager, at the BCA: While some places might have gone quiet during lock down this certainly hasn’t been the case at the canal. We have seen large numbers of local people using the towpath for walking, cycling and jogging and hopefully appreciating the value of the canal […]
The Basingstoke Canal Society has made fantastic progress since it was set up in 1966. It kicked off the restoration of the canal with a huge mobilisation of volunteers working closely with Surrey and Hampshire County Councils who bought the land. Since then the Society has actively worked with the council owners to help maintain […]