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Now the festive season is behind us, many of us are back to our everyday routine, but don’t let the winter blues get you down! Why not start 2022 off on the right foot and explore the winter landscapes and beauty of our waterways from one of our specially adapted canal... Continue Reading

Autumn is a great time of the year to explore the river so why not get afloat and enjoy the best of the autumn colours on an adapted canal boat day trip, mid week short-break or holiday with CanalAbility. Fresh autumn days are the perfect season to explore the stunning Essex and... Continue Reading

With last year and the start of this year being such a difficult time for many, we are all desperately looking forward to the arrival of spring and brighter times ahead. Continue Reading

Perhaps now, more than ever, it’s important to take the time to look after yourself – not just physically but mentally too.  Stress and anxiety is especially high at the moment but there are ways that our canals, and canal boating, can help improve your mental... Continue Reading

Finding a suitable day out, short-break or longer holiday for Care Home residents, or people attending day care centres, can be a challenge.  CanalAbility offer three specially adapted canal boats which could be the perfect option for Activity Organisers looking for an... Continue Reading

Leafy Hamlets and Wildlife  From Spellbrook Lock a short, picturesque walk will take you to The Three Horseshoes, a thatched-roof country pub and former coaching inn, located in the leafy hamlet of Spellbrook. Originally a Tudor farmhouse of fairytale appearance this Grade II... Continue Reading

 CanalAbility welcomed over 100 people at it’s free Open Day on Sunday 28th April, with many new faces visiting the charity for the first time and enjoying the free mini canal boat cruises. The Open Day was organised by our team of dedicated volunteers and visitors could... Continue Reading