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Summer Specials: Tantalising Tales Trips 2025

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RWT Summer specials at Batchworth Lock

Fun activity trips on the canal for kids over the summer holidays

Sorry, this event is in the past now! But the good news is we plan to run it again. Check back closer to the date next year for more details and booking or email events@rwt.org.uk for questions.

Sign up today for our Tantalising Tales Trips children in the summer holidays. Storytelling and fun on one of our narrowboats.

What to Expect:

TANTALIZING TALES TRIP

For children of all ages

Cost: £10 for children £7 for adults (children should be accompanied by an adult)

Tantalising Tales on the Grant Union canal

  • CRUISE for an hour going up through Batchworth Lock, turning below Lot Mead Lock and back.
  • LISTEN to our expert storytellers enchant your children with fascinating stories.
  • WATCH as the canal slowly slips by, passing colourful boats and varied wildlife.
  • RELAX with a cup of coffee, tea, or soft drink while the tales unfold.
  • DISCOVER the secrets of how canal locks work as your narrowboat squeezes through.
  • MAKE MEMORIES: take home a free storybook as a momento of your trip.

 

Date

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Times

Wednesday 30th July 2025

Tantalizing TalesTantalising Tales on the Grant Union canal

1:45pm, 2:45pm, 4:00pm
     

Wednesday 13th August 2025

Tantalizing TalesTantalising Tales on the Grant Union canal

1:45pm, 2:45pm, 4:00pm
     

Wednesday 27th August 205

Tantalizing TalesTantalising Tales on the Grant Union canal

1:45pm, 2:45pm, 4:00pm

Advanced reservation only. Places are limited – early booking is essential. 

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 Any questions, please email events@rwt.org.uk

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