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Caring for Stoke Bruerne's canal heritage

The Stoke Bruerne Canal Partnership brings together local stakeholders, businesses and residents to cherish, maintain, and enhance the historic Grand Union Canal canal corridor through Stoke Bruerne in Northamptonshire.

What we focus on

Through community action, local stewardship, and close partnerships, we help protect the waterway environment and ensure the corridor remains welcoming and vibrant for all.

Heritage

Contributing to heritage planning, to ensure historic lock structures such as side ponds, stables, leggers hut, forge, towpaths, archaeology, tunnel, and canal infrastructure generally,  is conserved and preserved for future generations to enjoy.

Projects & Awards

Production of information booklets for Blisworth Tunnel, Tramroad, Locks & Side Ponds, NB. Sculptor and Stoke Bruerne. Videos, tracker packs, signposted trails, guided heritage and wildlife walks, art days, reminiscence days, oral histories, boater information packs, walk and boat activities...and much more

Adoption Group

Our Adoption Group organises regular monthly volunteer work parties, to carry out maintenance, vegetation management, hedge laying, litter picks...and more.

Visitor welcome

Enhancing signage, accessibility, and facilities for walkers, boaters, and all canal users.

About the partnership

Formed as a dedicated not-for-profit community body in 2006, the Stoke Bruerne Canal Partnership unites residents, businesses, waterway enthusiasts, and local stakeholders such as the Wildlife Trust, The Canal & River Trust, The Inland Waterways Association, the Parish & West Northamptonshire Councils, and The Friends of the Canal Museum. We share a common vision: protecting the distinct historic charm of the Grand Union Canal as it passes through Stoke Bruerne while ensuring it remains a vibrant, healthy resource for the entire community.

A living waterway in the heart of Northamptonshire

From the famous Blisworth Tunnel to the historic locks, canal museum, trip boats and two waterside pubs, Stoke Bruerne is one of the most celebrated canal villages in the country. Our partnership works tirelessly to keep this picturesque canal corridor vibrant and well loved for visitors and its local community to enjoy.

"The visible improvements along the towpath have made walking through the village an even greater joy. The partnership does remarkable work for Stoke Bruerne."

Local resident

"Volunteering with the group has been a fantastic way to give back to our waterway. You see the positive impact of your efforts immediately."

Towpath volunteer

"Boating through Stoke Bruerne is always a highlight of the Grand Union Canal. The care taken to preserve this historic stretch is obvious."

Visiting boater

Help shape the future of our canal

Whether you are interested in joining practical maintenance days, attending stakeholder meetings, or simply staying updated with canal news, your participation makes a lasting difference.

Contact us

Location

Stoke Bruerne
Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7SQ