Events

Canalside Lock Cottage

*** The lock cottage will be closed for a school visit on Weds 18 March*** Discover the recreated 1840s canalside lock cottage. Step back in time to discover more about the inhabitants during the 1840s. Open: Monday - Sunday 9.30am-4.00pm Read more

Craft and Natter Group

Craft and Natter - a social group to share skills, and conversation. Join every Wednesday 1pm to 3pm. This group is supported by Nottinghamshire Mind. Read more

Patchwork Group

Learn this traditional craft technique at our weekly Patchwork Group and turn recycled materials into something beautiful! Every Monday at 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm. Read more

Riverside Reading Club

Love reading and discovering new books? Why not join our monthly Riverside Readers Club? The group meets the first Tuesday of the month 2pm to 3pm. Read more

Latest

Autumn and Winter in the Canalside Garden

An update from our volunteers on what they'll be doing to in the garden during the autumn and winter months, including some tips for your own garden!
Craft and Natter Group

Craft and Natter - a social group to share skills, and conversation. Join every Wednesday 1pm to 3pm. This group is supported by Nottinghamshire Mind.
Spring in the Canalside Garden

An update from our gardening volunteers on what's happening this spring in the beautiful garden at the Canalside Heritage Centre.
Canalside Heritage Centre

A place where heritage and the community come together. Open Monday - Sunday 9.30am to 4pm

Tearoom

Relax, unwind and enjoy tasty treats in our enticing tearoom.
Visit us

Our tearoom is open with plenty of outdoor seating and limited indoor seating. Read more about the COVID safe measures and guidelines we have put in place to help keep all staff, volunteers and visitors safe.
World War Two and the 'Idle Women'

To mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, we spoke with local historian Jill Oakland about the little-known story of the efforts of the Inland Waterway women or 'Idle Women' who volunteered to operate canal boats carrying vital goods and supplies during the Second World War.
What we do
Exhibitions

We have an exciting and varied programme of exhibitions by local artists and creatives throughout the year at the Canalside Heritage Centre, showcasing the very best that the local area has to offer!
Donate

It costs over £500 per day to keep the Canalside Heritage Centre open. Please donate to help us continue to serve the local community.
Volunteering

Interested in volunteering? We have plenty of opportunities to get involved, meet new people and learn new skills.
The Story of our Waterways

Discover the rich and fascinating heritage of our local waterways.
Patchwork Group

Learn this traditional craft technique at our weekly Patchwork Group and turn recycled materials into something beautiful! Every Monday at 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm.
Craft and Natter Group

Craft and Natter - a social group to share skills, and conversation. Join every Wednesday 1pm to 3pm. This group is supported by Nottinghamshire Mind.