GFest 2026 is also delighted to include CFest, Gnosall's very own unique festival of boats, set on the tranquil canal water that runs through our village. This 3-day community festival celebrates everything about our waterways. Take a boat trip, browse and shop at the moored boats selling gifts, souvenirs and gourmet food. Learn about our local canals and why they ...
The Brownhills Canal Festival is held on the third weekend of August each year, on the Wyrley and Essington Canal at Silver Street. The festival has floating traders, historic narrowboats, land traders and lots more. It is organised by the Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust Further details can be found at the LHCRT website –LHCRT
Friday 4th Sept - Start at Hawne Basin and entertainment for the Explorers in the Cabin. Saturday 5th Sept - Cruise to Moorcroft Junction on the Walsall Canal. Sunday 6th Sept - Cruise to Pelsall, option to explore the Cannock Extension Arm. Monday 7th Sept - Cruise to Anglesey Basin, stop and explore then return to Brownhills for the evening. Tuesday 8th Sept ...
The Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal Society (SWCS) is thrilled to announce the return of their Annual Rally of Boats to the iconic Bratch Locks in Wombourne, on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st August 2025, from 10am to 5pm each day. Now a much-anticipated event, the Rally is a vibrant celebration of our canal heritage, paying tribute to the 250+ years ...