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EVENTS 2026<\/strong><\/h1>\n
\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSummer Holidays – Wild Wednesdays
\n<\/strong>Times: 10am – 12noon & 1:30pm – 3:30pm<\/h3>\nJoin the Rangers for our Wild Wednesday sessions! Choose from a morning or afternoon session and enjoy a range of nature-themed activities.<\/p>\n
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Wed 29th July \u2013 Pirates Day \u2013 Love Parks Week<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\nAhoy there! Set sail for a swashbuckling day of fun, crafts, and treasure as we celebrate Love Parks Week!<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a fun-filled adventure where you can dress up as your favourite pirate, hunt for treasures, and enjoy some awesome pirate them arts & crafts – making bows and arrows or wooden swords. Don\u2019t miss out on the pirate-themed fun<\/strong> \u2014 see you there!<\/p>\n
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Wed 12th August \u2013 Pond Dipping<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\nDiscover what aquatic creatures are living beneath the surface of the water in this fun, hands-on session!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Wed 19th August \u2013 Minibeasts<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\nExplore the amazing world of insects living along the canal! Learn all about minibeasts, then build your own bug home to take back to your garden.<\/p>\n
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Wed 26th August \u2013 Birds<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\nDiscover the wonderful birds that live along the canal, and build your own bird box to take home and help birds in your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
\nCost:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a33.50 (plus Eventbrite fee) = \u00a34.50<\/p>\nBOOKING ESSENTIAL:<\/strong> via Eventbrite<\/a>. To book search for ‘Grand Western Canal’ or use the individual event links.<\/p>\nLocation:<\/strong> Rangers Office, The Moorings, Canal Hill, Tiverton EX16 4HX. (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>\nFor more information:<\/strong> Please contact Grand Western Canal Ranger Service on 01884 254072 or gwcanal@devon.gov.uk<\/div>\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 Summer Holidays – Wild Wednesdays … Continue reading
Summer Holidays – Wild Wednesdays
\n<\/strong>Times: 10am – 12noon & 1:30pm – 3:30pm<\/h3>\nJoin the Rangers for our Wild Wednesday sessions! Choose from a morning or afternoon session and enjoy a range of nature-themed activities.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Wed 29th July \u2013 Pirates Day \u2013 Love Parks Week<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\nAhoy there! Set sail for a swashbuckling day of fun, crafts, and treasure as we celebrate Love Parks Week!<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a fun-filled adventure where you can dress up as your favourite pirate, hunt for treasures, and enjoy some awesome pirate them arts & crafts – making bows and arrows or wooden swords. Don\u2019t miss out on the pirate-themed fun<\/strong> \u2014 see you there!<\/p>\n
\n<\/p>\n
Wed 12th August \u2013 Pond Dipping<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\nDiscover what aquatic creatures are living beneath the surface of the water in this fun, hands-on session!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n<\/p>\n
Wed 19th August \u2013 Minibeasts<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\nExplore the amazing world of insects living along the canal! Learn all about minibeasts, then build your own bug home to take back to your garden.<\/p>\n
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Wed 26th August \u2013 Birds<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\nDiscover the wonderful birds that live along the canal, and build your own bird box to take home and help birds in your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
\nCost:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a33.50 (plus Eventbrite fee) = \u00a34.50<\/p>\nBOOKING ESSENTIAL:<\/strong> via Eventbrite<\/a>. To book search for ‘Grand Western Canal’ or use the individual event links.<\/p>\nLocation:<\/strong> Rangers Office, The Moorings, Canal Hill, Tiverton EX16 4HX. (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>\nFor more information:<\/strong> Please contact Grand Western Canal Ranger Service on 01884 254072 or gwcanal@devon.gov.uk<\/div>\n
\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 Summer Holidays – Wild Wednesdays … Continue reading
<\/p>\nAhoy there! Set sail for a swashbuckling day of fun, crafts, and treasure as we celebrate Love Parks Week!<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a fun-filled adventure where you can dress up as your favourite pirate, hunt for treasures, and enjoy some awesome pirate them arts & crafts – making bows and arrows or wooden swords. Don\u2019t miss out on the pirate-themed fun<\/strong> \u2014 see you there!<\/p>\n Discover what aquatic creatures are living beneath the surface of the water in this fun, hands-on session!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Explore the amazing world of insects living along the canal! Learn all about minibeasts, then build your own bug home to take back to your garden.<\/p>\n Discover the wonderful birds that live along the canal, and build your own bird box to take home and help birds in your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n Cost:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a33.50 (plus Eventbrite fee) = \u00a34.50<\/p>\n BOOKING ESSENTIAL:<\/strong> via Eventbrite<\/a>. To book search for ‘Grand Western Canal’ or use the individual event links.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Rangers Office, The Moorings, Canal Hill, Tiverton EX16 4HX. (What 3 Words: \/\/\/before.apples.frost).<\/p>\n 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> 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 Summer Holidays – Wild Wednesdays … Continue reading
\n<\/p>\nWed 12th August \u2013 Pond Dipping<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
\n<\/p>\nWed 19th August \u2013 Minibeasts<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
\n<\/p>\nWed 26th August \u2013 Birds<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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\nAll children should be accompanied by an adult.<\/p>\n
\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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