The Ranger Service runs a series of events each year, including Wild Wednesdays in the school holidays and conservation volunteer days over the Winter.

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

Wild Wednesday – Twig or Tweet

Wednesday 28th October 2026
10am to 12 noon or 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Join the Rangers at the Grand Western Canal Country Park for some Autumn fun! Follow the Twig or Tweet Pumpkin Trail, discover wildlife, solve clues, and get creative with spooky nature crafts including log pumpkins, pinecone bats and magical broomsticks.

Cost:
£3.50 (plus Eventbrite booking fee)

BOOKING ESSENTIAL:
via Eventbrite or search for ‘Grand Western Canal events.

Location:
Rangers Office, The Moorings, Canal Hill, Tiverton EX16 4HX (What3Words: ///before.apples.frost).

Please note:

All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sorry, no dogs.

Volunteers Day

Sunday 8 November 2026
10am to 3pm

Join our friendly team of conservation volunteers for a rewarding day helping to care for the Grand Western Canal Country Park. Tasks vary from month to month and all tools are provided. No previous experience is needed. Just bring your lunch and wear suitable old clothes.

Cost: Free

Location: TBC

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December 2026
10am to 12 noon or 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Join the Rangers at the Grand Western Canal to make Christmas wreaths using natural materials from the Country Park.

Cost: £20 (plus Eventbrite booking fee)

BOOKING ESSENTIAL: via Eventbrite or search for ‘Grand Western Canal events.

Location:

Rangers Office, The Moorings, Canal Hill, Tiverton EX16 4HX (What3Words: ///before.apples.frost)

Please note:

All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sorry, no dogs.
If you have a pair of secateurs, please bring them with you.

Children’s Christmas Decoration Workshop

Saturday 12th December 2026
10am to 12 noon or 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Join the Rangers at the Grand Western Canal to make Christmas decorations using natural materials from the Country Park.

Cost: £3.50 (plus Eventbrite booking fee)

BOOKING ESSENTIAL: via Eventbrite or search for ‘Grand Western Canal events.

Location:

Rangers Office, The Moorings, Canal Hill, Tiverton EX16 4HX (What3Words: ///before.apples.frost)

Please note:

All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sorry, no dogs

Volunteers Day

Sunday 13 December 2026
10am to 3pm

Another chance to join our growing army of conservation volunteers. Tasks are varied and all tools are provided. No special skills are needed. Just bring your lunch and wear old clothes.

Cost: Free

Location: TBC

For more information:
Grand Western Canal Ranger Service
01884 254072
Email: gwcanal@devon.gov.uk