Volunteer with us

Volunteers make a real difference and each opportunity provides its own experience:

  • Have fun
  • Make friends
  • Learn new skills
  • Make a difference to other people's lives
  • Support your local community

Download the volunteer handbook

More about volunteering

Using the canal

Navigation stoppages and works

Keep up to date with the latest works happening on the canal and towpath including navigation stoppages.

Details of stoppages and works

Licences

If you wish to bring your boat onto the canal you will need a Basingstoke Canal Authority licence.

Lock opening times

There are set opening times for locks on the Canal. You must book in advance to pass through the locks.