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EVENTS 2026<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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Bat Walk<\/strong><\/h3>\n\nDate: Friday 15 May 2026<\/strong>
\nTime: meet at 8:50pm for a 9:00pm start<\/strong><\/h4>\nJoin us for a magical twilight Bat Walk<\/strong> and discover the wonderful wildlife that comes alive along the Grand Western Canal after dark. Led by our Ranger team, this gentle 1\u00bd\u2011mile towpath walk<\/strong> takes around 1.5\u00a0hours<\/strong> and offers a fantastic opportunity to learn about bats and observe them in their natural habitat.<\/p>\nCost:<\/strong> \u00a33.50 per person (plus Eventbrite fee)<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBOOKING ESSENTIAL:<\/strong> via Eventbrite –https:\/\/GrandWesternCanalBatWalk.eventbrite.co.uk<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nPlease bring:<\/strong> a torch and warm clothing.
\nPlease note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Children must be accompanied by an adult<\/li>\n
- No dogs<\/li>\n
- Not suitable for children under 5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\nFor more information: Please contact Grand Western Canal Ranger Service on 01884 254072 or gwcanal@devon.gov.uk<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nSummer Holidays – Wild Wednesdays
\n<\/strong>Dates: To be confirmed
\n10am – 12noon & 1:30pm – 3:30pm<\/h3>\nCome along and join in with our Wild Wednesday activity sessions and learn all about the different types of wildlife that live on our waterways.<\/p>\n
Cost:<\/strong>\u00a0 TBC<\/p>\nBooking:<\/strong> To book or for more information please contact the Ranger Service on 01884 254072 or email: gwcanal@devon.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\nLocation:<\/strong>\u00a0Rangers Office, The Moorings, Canal Hill, Tiverton EX16 4HX.
\n(What 3 Words: \/\/\/before.apples.frost).<\/p>\nArrive 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 \u2013 the Ranger\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n
Please note:<\/strong>
\nAll children should be accompanied by an adult.<\/p>\n
\nHalf Term Holidays – Wild Wednesdays
\n<\/strong>Wednesday 28th October 2026
\n10am – 12noon & 1:30pm – 3:30pm<\/h3>\nCome along and join in with our Wild Wednesday activity sessions and learn all about the different types of wildlife that live on our waterways.<\/p>\n
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<\/h4>\nVolunteers Day
\n<\/strong><\/b>Sunday 8th November 2026
\n10am – 3pm<\/h3>\nWhy 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 \u2013 just bring along lunch and old clothes.<\/p>\n
Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n\n
\n<\/div>\nVolunteers Day
\n<\/strong><\/b>Sunday 13th December 2026
\n10am – 3pm<\/h3>\nWhy 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 \u2013 just bring along lunch and old clothes.<\/p>\n
Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n
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Christmas Wreath Workshop
\n<\/strong>December 2026
\n10am – 12noon & 1pm – 3pm<\/h3>\nJoin Rangers at the Grand Western Canal to make a Christmas wreaths using natural materials from the Country Park.<\/p>\n
Cost:<\/strong> TBC<\/div>\n\nBooking Essential:<\/strong> To book please use Eventbrite<\/p>\n<\/div>\nIf you have any problems with booking on to the event, please contact the Canal Ranger Service on Tel: 01884 254072 or email: gwcanal@devon.gov.uk.<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation:<\/strong> Rangers Office, The Moorings, Canal Hill, Tiverton EX16 4HX.
\n(What 3 Words: \/\/\/before.apples.frost).
\nArrive 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 \u2013 the Ranger\u2019s Office.<\/div>\n<\/div>\nPlease note:<\/strong>
\nAll children should be accompanied by an adult.
\nSorry no dogs.<\/div>\nIf you have an pair of secateurs then please bring these with you.<\/div>\n
\nIf you would like to attend any of the above events, please contact Canal Ranger Service on 01884 254072 or email gwcanal@devon.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\nPrivacy policy<\/a>\u00a0for Grand Western Canal Country Park customers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"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 Bat Walk Date: Friday 15 … Continue reading
<\/p>\nDate: Friday 15 May 2026<\/strong>
\nTime: meet at 8:50pm for a 9:00pm start<\/strong><\/h4>\nJoin us for a magical twilight Bat Walk<\/strong> and discover the wonderful wildlife that comes alive along the Grand Western Canal after dark. Led by our Ranger team, this gentle 1\u00bd\u2011mile towpath walk<\/strong> takes around 1.5\u00a0hours<\/strong> and offers a fantastic opportunity to learn about bats and observe them in their natural habitat.<\/p>\nCost:<\/strong> \u00a33.50 per person (plus Eventbrite fee)<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBOOKING ESSENTIAL:<\/strong> via Eventbrite –https:\/\/GrandWesternCanalBatWalk.eventbrite.co.uk<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nPlease bring:<\/strong> a torch and warm clothing.
\nPlease note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Children must be accompanied by an adult<\/li>\n
- No dogs<\/li>\n
- Not suitable for children under 5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\nFor more information: Please contact Grand Western Canal Ranger Service on 01884 254072 or gwcanal@devon.gov.uk<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nSummer Holidays – Wild Wednesdays
\n<\/strong>Dates: To be confirmed
\n10am – 12noon & 1:30pm – 3:30pm<\/h3>\nCome along and join in with our Wild Wednesday activity sessions and learn all about the different types of wildlife that live on our waterways.<\/p>\n
Cost:<\/strong>\u00a0 TBC<\/p>\nBooking:<\/strong> To book or for more information please contact the Ranger Service on 01884 254072 or email: gwcanal@devon.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\nLocation:<\/strong>\u00a0Rangers Office, The Moorings, Canal Hill, Tiverton EX16 4HX.
\n(What 3 Words: \/\/\/before.apples.frost).<\/p>\nArrive 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 \u2013 the Ranger\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n
Please note:<\/strong>
\nAll children should be accompanied by an adult.<\/p>\n
\nHalf Term Holidays – Wild Wednesdays
\n<\/strong>Wednesday 28th October 2026
\n10am – 12noon & 1:30pm – 3:30pm<\/h3>\nCome along and join in with our Wild Wednesday activity sessions and learn all about the different types of wildlife that live on our waterways.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/div>\n<\/h4>\nVolunteers Day
\n<\/strong><\/b>Sunday 8th November 2026
\n10am – 3pm<\/h3>\nWhy 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 \u2013 just bring along lunch and old clothes.<\/p>\n
Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n\n
\n<\/div>\nVolunteers Day
\n<\/strong><\/b>Sunday 13th December 2026
\n10am – 3pm<\/h3>\nWhy 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 \u2013 just bring along lunch and old clothes.<\/p>\n
Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n
\nChristmas Wreath Workshop
\n<\/strong>December 2026
\n10am – 12noon & 1pm – 3pm<\/h3>\nJoin Rangers at the Grand Western Canal to make a Christmas wreaths using natural materials from the Country Park.<\/p>\n
Cost:<\/strong> TBC<\/div>\n\nBooking Essential:<\/strong> To book please use Eventbrite<\/p>\n<\/div>\nIf you have any problems with booking on to the event, please contact the Canal Ranger Service on Tel: 01884 254072 or email: gwcanal@devon.gov.uk.<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation:<\/strong> Rangers Office, The Moorings, Canal Hill, Tiverton EX16 4HX.
\n(What 3 Words: \/\/\/before.apples.frost).
\nArrive 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 \u2013 the Ranger\u2019s Office.<\/div>\n<\/div>\nPlease note:<\/strong>
\nAll children should be accompanied by an adult.
\nSorry no dogs.<\/div>\nIf you have an pair of secateurs then please bring these with you.<\/div>\n
\nIf you would like to attend any of the above events, please contact Canal Ranger Service on 01884 254072 or email gwcanal@devon.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\nPrivacy policy<\/a>\u00a0for Grand Western Canal Country Park customers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"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 Bat Walk Date: Friday 15 … Continue reading
Please bring:<\/strong> a torch and warm clothing. 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.<\/p>\n Cost:<\/strong>\u00a0 TBC<\/p>\n Booking:<\/strong> To book or for more information please contact the Ranger Service on 01884 254072 or email: gwcanal@devon.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Rangers Office, The Moorings, Canal Hill, Tiverton EX16 4HX. 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 \u2013 the Ranger\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n Please note:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n 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 \u2013 just bring along lunch and old clothes.<\/p>\n Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n 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 \u2013 just bring along lunch and old clothes.<\/p>\n Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n Join Rangers at the Grand Western Canal to make a Christmas wreaths using natural materials from the Country Park.<\/p>\n Booking Essential:<\/strong> To book please use Eventbrite<\/p>\n<\/div>\n 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<\/a><\/p>\n Privacy policy<\/a>\u00a0for Grand Western Canal Country Park customers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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 Bat Walk Date: Friday 15 … Continue reading
\nPlease note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nSummer Holidays – Wild Wednesdays
\n<\/strong>Dates: To be confirmed
\n10am – 12noon & 1:30pm – 3:30pm<\/h3>\n
\n(What 3 Words: \/\/\/before.apples.frost).<\/p>\n
\nAll children should be accompanied by an adult.<\/p>\n
\nHalf Term Holidays – Wild Wednesdays
\n<\/strong>Wednesday 28th October 2026
\n10am – 12noon & 1:30pm – 3:30pm<\/h3>\n
\n<\/div>\n<\/h4>\nVolunteers Day
\n<\/strong><\/b>Sunday 8th November 2026
\n10am – 3pm<\/h3>\n
\n<\/div>\nVolunteers Day
\n<\/strong><\/b>Sunday 13th December 2026
\n10am – 3pm<\/h3>\n
\nChristmas Wreath Workshop
\n<\/strong>December 2026
\n10am – 12noon & 1pm – 3pm<\/h3>\n
\n(What 3 Words: \/\/\/before.apples.frost).
\nArrive 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 \u2013 the Ranger\u2019s Office.<\/div>\n
\nAll children should be accompanied by an adult.
\nSorry no dogs.<\/div>\n
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