The 2025 Annual Restoration Conference, jointly organised by The Inland Waterways Association and Canal & River Trust, is taking place on Saturday 26th April 2025 at the National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.
This year’s Conference will focus on the challenges of delivering sustainable restorations from different viewpoints featuring a line up of experienced speakers.
Presentations and seminars will include The Grand Union Canal water transfer project and wider implications of water transfer for restoration; Youth Engagement in restoration will be looked at through a deep dive on the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. A strong focus will be given to the Restoration for the Future, and what sustainable plans and designs will need to consider going forward while also ensuring a commitment to heritage preservation.
With its collections and archives focussed on Britain’s inland waterways, including canal boats, traditional artefacts and historical photos, the National Waterways Museum will provide a unique and exciting location, with the chance to visit the Island Warehouse, the Power Hall and the blacksmith’s forge where the ironwork for the canal and its boats was made.
The conference is a valuable chance for those involved in waterway restoration to experience new insights into the important topics facing restorations today. Delegates will have the opportunity to network, and attend in-depth sessions and workshops led by experts across the field.
The conference will run from 9.30am with an optional tour of the Museum in the afternoon. The fee for the day is just £10.00.
More information including the programme of the day will be published in due course.
Spaces are limited – book here to secure your place.
Any questions you may have, please email [email protected] or call 01494 783 453 Ext 607.
Restoration
Waterway Restoration Conference 2025
The 2025 Annual Restoration Conference, jointly organised by The Inland Waterways Association and Canal & River Trust, is taking place on Saturday 26th April 2025 at the National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.
This year’s Conference will focus on the challenges of delivering sustainable restorations from different viewpoints featuring a line up of experienced speakers.
Presentations and seminars will include The Grand Union Canal water transfer project and wider implications of water transfer for restoration; Youth Engagement in restoration will be looked at through a deep dive on the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. A strong focus will be given to the Restoration for the Future, and what sustainable plans and designs will need to consider going forward while also ensuring a commitment to heritage preservation.
With its collections and archives focussed on Britain’s inland waterways, including canal boats, traditional artefacts and historical photos, the National Waterways Museum will provide a unique and exciting location, with the chance to visit the Island Warehouse, the Power Hall and the blacksmith’s forge where the ironwork for the canal and its boats was made.
The conference is a valuable chance for those involved in waterway restoration to experience new insights into the important topics facing restorations today. Delegates will have the opportunity to network, and attend in-depth sessions and workshops led by experts across the field.
The conference will run from 9.30am with an optional tour of the Museum in the afternoon. The fee for the day is just £10.00.
More information including the programme of the day will be published in due course.
Spaces are limited – book here to secure your place.
Any questions you may have, please email [email protected] or call 01494 783 453 Ext 607.
