The Ranger Service runs a series of events each year. If you would like to attend any of the events listed below, please contact Canal Ranger Service on 01884 254072 or email gwcanal@devon.gov.uk
EVENTS 2026
Volunteers Day
Sunday 11th January 2026
10am – 3pm
Why not join our growing army of conservation volunteers on the second Sunday of every month between October and March. Tasks are varied and all tools are provided. No special skills are needed – just bring along lunch and old clothes.
Cost: Free
Volunteers Day
Sunday 8th February 2026
10am – 3pm
Why not join our growing army of conservation volunteers on the second Sunday of every month between October and March. Tasks are varied and all tools are provided. No special skills are needed – just bring along lunch and old clothes.
Cost: Free
Wild Wednesdays – Bird box building
Wednesday 18th February 2026
10am – 12noon & 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Wild Wednesdays – Bird box buildingCome along and join in with our Wild Wednesday activity sessions and try your hand at building a box to take home for our feathery friends.
Cost: To be confirmed.
Volunteers Day
Sunday 8th March 2026
10am – 3pm
Why not join our growing army of conservation volunteers on the second Sunday of every month between October and March. Tasks are varied and all tools are provided. No special skills are needed – just bring along lunch and old clothes.
Cost: Free
Canal Walk and Talk
Wednesday 18th March 2026
10:30am – 12noon
Canal Rangers will be leading a midweek walk to help you discover all the sights and sounds of the Country Park. Part of Tiverton’s Twalkers ‘Walk for Health’ scheme.
Cost: Free
Location: This walk starts at The Globe Inn Car Park, Sampford Peverell (What 3 Words: ///mammal.viewer.radiates)
Note: Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear and arrive by 10:20am.
Wild Wednesdays – Easter Holidays
Wednesday 8th April 2026
10am – 12noon & 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Come along and join in with our Wild Wednesday activity sessions and learn all about the different types of wildlife that live in our waterways.
Bat Walk
Date: To be confirmed
9pm
Enjoy a twilight walk and discover what our night time residents are up to. This 1½ mile walk along the towpath will take approx. 2hrs. Please bring a torch and warm clothing. All children should be accompanied by an adult. Sorry no dogs or children under 5 years old.
Summer Holidays – Wild Wednesdays
Dates: To be confirmed
10am – 12noon & 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Come along and join in with our Wild Wednesday activity sessions and learn all about the different types of wildlife that live on our waterways.
Half Term Holidays – Wild Wednesdays
Wednesday 28th October 2026
10am – 12noon & 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Come along and join in with our Wild Wednesday activity sessions and learn all about the different types of wildlife that live on our waterways.
Volunteers Day
Sunday 8th November 2026
10am – 3pm
Why not join our growing army of conservation volunteers on the second Sunday of every month between October and March. Tasks are varied and all tools are provided. No special skills are needed – just bring along lunch and old clothes.
Cost: Free
Volunteers Day
Sunday 13th December 2026
10am – 3pm
Why not join our growing army of conservation volunteers on the second Sunday of every month between October and March. Tasks are varied and all tools are provided. No special skills are needed – just bring along lunch and old clothes.
Cost: Free
Christmas Wreath Workshop
December 2026
10am – 12noon & 1pm – 3pm
Christmas Wreath WorkshopJoin Rangers at the Grand Western Canal to make a Christmas wreaths using natural materials from the Country Park.
Booking Essential: To book please use Eventbrite
(What 3 Words: ///before.apples.frost).
Arrive at the canal basin car park. Walk up the slope by the toilet block and turn right towards the road. Follow the path around the end of the canal past the play area, through the wooden gate and towards the cream building on the other side of the canal – the Ranger’s Office.
All children should be accompanied by an adult.
Sorry no dogs.
If you would like to attend any of the above events, please contact Canal Ranger Service on 01884 254072 or email gwcanal@devon.gov.uk
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