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 2025
Wild Wednesday – Spooktacular
Wednesday 29th October 2025
10am – 12noon & 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Have a spooktacular experience this half term holiday, head to the Grand Western Canal to make some Halloween / Autumn themed arts and crafts – create some spider web bunting, pinecone bats, leaf foxes, zombie fish, wooden pumpkins, clay ghouls, conker eyeballs, or make a magic wand or broomstick; or join in on our spooky pumpkin trail.
Cost: £4 per child
Booking Essential: To book please contact the Canal Ranger Service on: Tel: 01884 254072
Email: gwcanal@devon.gov.uk
Location: Rangers Office, The Moorings, Canal Hill, Tiverton EX16 4HX. (What 3 Words: ///before.apples.frost)
Please Note: All children should be accompanied by an adult.
Volunteers Day
Sunday 9th November 2025
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 10th December 2025
10:30am – 12noon
Canal Walk and TalkCanal 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 Tiverton Road Bridge Car Park (What 3 Words: ///epic.pothole.driveways) Please arrive by 10:20am.
Children’s Christmas Decoration Workshop
Sunday 7th December 2025
10am – 12noon & 1pm – 3pm
Join Rangers at the Grand Western Canal to make a selection of Christmas decorations using natural materials from the Country Park🎄. Don’t miss out on this festive opportunity to get crafty and spread some Christmas cheer!
Times: There is a morning session from 10am – 12noon and an afternoon session 1pm – 3pm.
Cost: £7.50 (+ Eventbrite fee + £1.33) = £8.83 per child
Booking Essential: To book please use Eventbrite
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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.
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Friday 12th, Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th December 2025
10am – 12noon & 1pm – 3pm
Join Rangers at the Grand Western Canal to make a Christmas wreaths using natural materials from the Country Park.
Cost: £7.50 (+ Eventbrite fee + £1.33) = £16.96 per person
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.
Volunteers Day
Sunday 14th December 2025
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
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
Volunteers DayWhy 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
Half Term Holidays – Wild Wednesdays
Wednesday 18th February 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.
Activities: To be confirmed.
Cost: To be confirmed.
Volunteers Day
Sunday 8th March 2026
10am – 3pm
Easter Holidays – Wild Wednesdays
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.
Activities: To be confirmed.
Cost: To be confirmed.
Bat Walk
9pm
Enjoy a twilight walk and discover what our night time residents are up to. Starting in Tiverton, 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.
Dates: To be confirmed.
Cost: To be confirmed.
Summer Holidays – Wild Wednesdays
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.
Dates: To be confirmed.
Activities: To be confirmed.
Cost: To be confirmed.
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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