The Whitchurch Waterway Trust

Whitchurch Waterway  Trust is a registered Charity

no: 701050
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We have been out and about in Whitchurch this week meeting some of our fantastic local businesses and community groups to share the excitement around our Miniature Canal Regatta 2026 leading up to the Whitchurch Canal Festival 2026 and the response has been brilliant.

The Miniature Canal Regatta is a creative, town wide celebration where businesses, charities, schools and community groups design and decorate their own canal boat. These will be displayed up and down the high street, creating a colourful trail for everyone to enjoy before the big event!
Over the Whitchruch Canal Festival weekend on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September 2026, the public will be invited to explore the boats and vote for their favourites.
If you are a business or community group and would like to be part of something that brings real visibility, creativity and community pride to Whitchurch, we would love to hear from you, Please share and tag away!
Send us a message on here for more information or to get involved.
A huge thank you to Anthony.Photography for the beautiful cover image used in our booklet.
Thank you to Joe at Whitchurch Print Shop for printing the booklets and supporting this community initiative.

And a special thank you to our trustee Al for making the canal boats, your time and effort is what brings this idea to life.

Canal Breach

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A major incident had been declared in Shropshire following reports of a sinkhole affecting a canal in the Chemistry area of Whitchurch.
Emergency services are currently on scene, and a multi-agency response has been set up, co-ordinated through the Shropshire Tactical Co-ordination Group (TCG).
There are currently no reports of any casualties, and residents are being assisted by the fire service.
We ask that people avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Further updates will be provided when we are able to do so.

We have scaled back on the Major Inicdent in Whichurch but firefighters remain on scene with our partners.

Please see latest update here: https://shropshirefire.gov.uk/news/major-incident-whitchurch

ABOUT

Mission & beliefs

The Whitchurch Waterway Trust in the historic town of Whitchurch, Shropshire.

The Trust owns this branch of the Llangollen Canal which is generally referred to as ‘The Arm’, and is responsible for its upkeep and development.

The Trust is working consistently to maintain, improve and extend it towards the town

Website by Audlem Printers

www.visitwhitchurchshropshire.co.uk

Home page cover image by Anthony Photography