Tooley's Boatyard Trust

15/03/2026

Last Tuesday Norrowboat Kilsby set off by water from Tooley’s Boatyard in Banbury on an epic journey to David Kemp Boatbuilding boatyard in Stourbridge. The next stage of Kilsby's 114 years of history. See our report at

Last week was eventful! Last Tuesday morning, Kilsby set off from Banbury with skippers Jacob and Richard from tooley’s boatyard at the tiller, volunteers Marta and Jack cycling down a sometimes precarious towpath to prepare the locks, and with Kate Saffin sending them on their way with a smile an...

26/05/2025

We're delighted that Robbie Cumming’s Canal Boat Diaries will be on our stage on Thursday 3rd July ⚓ Robbie is a world renowned narrow boater, presenter, iPhone filmmaker and guitarist. With five series of Canal Boat Diaries for BBC Four and Yesterday channel under his belt and three self produced albums, Robbie has made a name for himself as a natural presenter who’s extra capabilities can add value to any production.

In this fun and interactive Theatre show of canal themed escapism with vlogger, streamer, recording artist and TV personality. Known all over the north, midlands and south of England as “the Canal Man”.

An intimate experience for fans of canals, alternative living and storytelling 🛶

📆 Thursday 3rd July 2025
⏰ 7:30pm
🎟 £22

Book now via our website or contact The Mill Arts Centre on 01295 279002 or [email protected] ⭐

Tooley's Boatyard

24/05/2025

https://tooleysboatyardtrust.org.uk/tree-down/
Boat Trips on Saturday 24th May were disrupted by a fallen tree above bridge 163 (the footbridge). The Dancing Duck could not, therefore run on the usual route.
For more information, please follow the link.

Boat Trips on Saturday 24th May were disrupted by a fallen tree above bridge 163 (the footbridge). The Dancing Duck could not, therefore run on the usual route. Fortunately we were able to run some trips going down through the lock to a turning point adjacent Bankside Park and back. Boat Trips will....

19/05/2025

https://tooleysboatyardtrust.org.uk/forge-at-tooleys-boatyard/

Tooley’s Boatyard ForgeA historical forge in the heart of Banbury:First opened in 1778, we are proud to still be a traditional working forge. You can see the forge working as part of a free guided tour or by booking a Forge Experience Blacksmithing Course (See details at TicketSource).

09/05/2025

Canal boat trip available to book for this Saturday in Banbury!
On the Dancing Duck trip boat 🦆🌊
Leaving every hour between 11am and 3pm.
Book here www.ticketsource.co.uk/tooleys-boatyard-trust

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