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We are happy to announce that our specially adapted canal boats will begin running again for day trips, short-breaks and longer holidays from 21st June 2021* Please contact our bookings team by e-mailing   or call us on 01279 424444. We look forward to... Continue Reading

You can still enjoy our waterways in winter despite the dropping temperatures and tightening of lockdown restrictions. We have put together some ideas for you so you can make the most of our canals (please ensure you follow the latest Government lockdown guidance). 1. Visit your... Continue Reading

Christmas is almost here! Are you are looking for some unusual and thoughtful gift inspiration? A CanalAbility Christmas gift voucher could be the perfect solution.  An accessible boating experience with CanalAbility is a great way of spending time with a group of your friends or... Continue Reading

Television celebrities Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse recently spent time filming for their TV series, Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, on-board Stort Challenger, one of CanalAbility’s three specially adapted canal... Continue Reading

We are delighted to announce that we’re now part of The Essex Lottery Why not have fun whilst helping to raise funds for CanalAbility at the same time? We are now part of The Essex Lottery, a weekly online lottery created by Essex County Council. The Lottery is intended to help... Continue Reading

Meadows and Woodlands  If you have booked a weekend, short-break or longer holiday on-board one of our three adapted canal boats  here are some suggested places to visit from Dobbs Weir to Hertford. This is a trip of 7 miles along the River Lee Navigation, with 4 locks from Dobbs... Continue Reading

 This is a great opportunity to get extra time out to take in the autumn colours, enjoy the sights and sounds of the river, and get a second trip between January and March 2020 at 50% off!* Autumn is a great time of the year to explore the river so why not get afloat and enjoy... 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

John Thorn joined CanalAbility last year as a new volunteer, and is keen to share his motivation to join us, and his experiences so far: I first went on canal boat holidays with my parents, sister and our Jack Russell dog when I was (much, much) younger. We went every year for... Continue Reading

No tranquillity at CanalAbility – Why? – Lots of Excitement… Two weeks – 2 Awards At 19.30 on Tuesday 4th June, representatives from 26 organisations mustered at the Rhodes Centre in preparation for the Daniel Robinson Cash for the Community Awards. CanalAbility, a... Continue Reading