The historic steam narrowboat President billowing white steam at a canal festival, with a boatman in period waistcoat and flat cap leaning on the cabin and the butty Kildare moored alongside.
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Canal & Waterway Events · In 91 days

Chesterfield Canal Trust New Year's Day Cruises

📅 Fri 1 Jan 2027📍 Tapton Lock, Lockoford Lane, DerbyshireS41 7JB

The Chesterfield Canal Trust starts the year with New Year's Day cruises, including a full day trip on John Varley II from Tapton Lock to Staveley and back covering ten miles and twelve locks. Shorter trips run on Madeline between Hollingwood Hub and Tapton Lock, with all cruises booked in advance through the Trust.

What’s on

  • Full Derbyshire section cruise, 10 miles and 12 locks
  • View of the Staveley restoration works
  • Shorter two hour options from Hollingwood Hub

Date shown is the organiser’s announced or expected date. Always check the official site before travelling a long way.

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