Canal Centre
Canal Centre opening times
April to September
Tuesday to Sunday 10.30am to 4.45pm
Closed on Mondays except bank holidays and school holidays
October to March
Tuesday to Thursday 10.30am to 4pm
Friday 10.30am to 3.45pm
Closed at weekends
Canal Office opening times
April to September
Monday to Sunday 9am to 5pm
October to March
Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm
Friday 9am to 4pm
Closed at weekends
Address
Basingstoke Canal Authority Mytchett Place Road, Mytchett, Surrey GU16 6DD
Boat trips and unpowered boat hire
Our 12-seater boat ‘Rosebud’ runs public trips at weekends from Easter to September. Boat trips also run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the Easter, Spring half term, and Summer school holidays. A number of specials (including cream tea trips) also run during the year – please follow the link below for more information.
Unpowered boat hire is also available at weekends from Easter to September and daily during Easter, Spring half term and Summer school holidays.
More about boat trips and boat hire
Schools
Self-led activities are available for school groups.
Camping
Our family campsite is the perfect place to stay when visiting the Basingstoke Canal and local area.
Venue hire
Function room and yurt available for hire for meetings, classes and celebrations.
Activities and facilities
Good for walking Good for cycling Cafe Parking Toilets Camping Visitor centre Lakes and rivers Dogs allowed Things to do in Hampshire Country parks
