Events, activities & guided walks
Why not grab a breath of fresh air, enjoy the green open spaces while taking part in one of our many events and activities?
Activities range from Earthwatchers at Blackleach Country Park and Kingfisher Kids at Clifton Country Park and the Cliff, which are aimed at families with children aged between 6 and 12.
There are guided walks throughout the year with special interest walks looking at industrial history and natural history to longer walks for those who want to stretch their legs a little bit more.
We look forward to seeing you.
Click the event name for more information.
Walks & Water - Sketching Walk Monton (Event 5282)
Sunday 27 May 2012
Take a line for a walk in Monton and enjoy a walk with a difference! Join artist Tess Hills and try your hand at sketching during a short walk along the banks of the Bridgewater Canal, taking in historical locations around Monton and Patricroft...
Walks & Water - Worsley to Barton Aqueduct cruise (Event 5238)
Sunday 27 May 2012
Enjoy one of our most popular cruises along the famous Bridgewater Canal...
Nature Scavenger Hunt (Event 5208)
Friday 1 June 2012
Drop in family activity searching for wildlife in this lovely green space plus wildlife craft activity making dragonflies, foxgloves and butterflies...
Walks & Water - Nature Scavenger Hunt (Event 5283)
Friday 1 June 2012
Join in this family activity, taking a stroll around Duke's Drive searching for wildlife in this lovely green space and finding out more about the habitats and history of the area...
Band Concert (Event 5209)
Sunday 3 June 2012
Enjoy live music from the Victorian bandstand...
Walks & Water - Castlefield to The Quays cruise (Event 5241)
Tuesday 5 June 2012
Hop onboard at Castlefield in the heart of Manchester city centre and cruise along the Bridgewater Canal, past old Hulme lock...
Walks & Water - Worsley to The Quays cruise (Event 5244)
Saturday 9 June 2012
One of our longer cruises which takes in the two 'sides' of Salford, from the historic surroundings of Worsley village to the ultra-modern Quays...
Walks & Water - Worsley to Astley Green Colliery cruise (Event 5246)
Sunday 10 June 2012
Another popular cruise along the Bridgewater Canal, one of the city's, and indeed the North West's most famous waterways...
Walks & Water - Greengate and Central Salford walk (Event 5285)
Sunday 17 June 2012
Discover Greengate, the oldest part of Salford, with its famous church, stocks and first public baths...
National Moth Night (Event 5223)
Thursday 21 June 2012
Come along and explore Worsley Woods at night and discover what moths use the nature...
Walks & Water - Quays Camera Walk (Event 5284)
Sunday 24 June 2012
The Quays is a photographer's dream with a vast array of setups to discover...
Walks & Water - Worsley village evening stroll (Event 5286)
Wednesday 27 June 2012
Join us for a leisurely stroll around this historic village, looking at the beginnings of the Bridgewater Canal, Worsley Delph, and the site of Worsley Works Yard...
Edible, Medicinal and uses of plants (Event 5226)
Saturday 30 June 2012
Come and learn fascinating facts about nature's bounty...
Walks & Water - Worsley to Boothstown cruise (Event 5248)
Sunday 1 July 2012
You'll relive the fascinating story of Worsley on this leisurely cruise from the humpback bridge in the heart of the village to Boothstown Marina and return...
Walks & Water - Quays circular cruise (Event 5254)
Sunday 8 July 2012
This leisurely cruise around The Quays gives you a chance to experience the new developments, as well as the industrial heritage of the area from the water...
Walks & Water - Worsley to The Quays cruise (Event 5256)
Sunday 15 July 2012
One of our longer cruises which takes in the two 'sides' of Salford, from the historic surroundings of Worsley village to the ultra-modern Quays...
Walks & Water - Manchester docks to Salford Quays walk (Event 5287)
Saturday 21 July 2012
Discover more about the history and regeneration of the old docks and the new quays, taking in Trafford Wharf, the dock office, and the brand new developments at MediaCityUK...
Walks & Water - Worsley to Barton Aqueduct cruise (Event 5257)
Sunday 22 July 2012
Enjoy one of our most popular cruises along the famous Bridgewater Canal...
Walks & Water - Castlefield to The Quays cruise (Event 5258)
Saturday 28 July 2012
Hop onboard at Castlefield in the heart of Manchester city centre and cruise along the Bridgewater Canal, past old Hulme lock...
Walks & Water - Worsley to Astley Green Colliery cruise (Event 5259)
Sunday 5 August 2012
Another popular cruise along the Bridgewater Canal, one of the city's, and indeed the North West's most famous waterways...
Walks & Water - Quays to Spinningfields cruise (Event 5260)
Sunday 12 August 2012
•Sunday 12 August
- Quays to Spinningfields 12...
Walks & Water - Walkden a company town walk (Event 5288)
Sunday 12 August 2012
Delve into the history of the housing, shops, educational and public facilities developed by the Bridgewater Trustees and Lancashire Council in this fascinating stroll around Walkden...
Walks & Water - Broken Bank to Salford Spa walk (Event 5289)
Sunday 19 August 2012
Did you know that Salford was once a Spa town? Join us for a stroll from Peel Park to the Peoples History Museum along a route that picks out some of the lesser known historic buildings and sites of our city...
Walks & Water - Quays to Barton Aqueduct cruise (Event 5265)
Sunday 19 August 2012
This cruise will transport you from the ultra modern Quays, along the Manchester Ship Canal towards Barton Aqueduct...
Walks & Water - Worsley to Barton Aqueduct cruise (Event 5269)
Monday 27 August 2012
Enjoy one of our most popular cruises along the famous Bridgewater Canal...
Walks & Water - Worsley to The Quays cruise (Event 5273)
Sunday 2 September 2012
One of our longer cruises which takes in the two 'sides' of Salford, from the historic surroundings of Worsley village to the ultra-modern Quays...
Walks & Water - Ordsall Hall & Salford Quays circular walk (Event 5290)
Sunday 16 September 2012
Starting at the recently restored Ordsall Hall, this walk takes in Salford's old and new with the magnificent tudor hall and the ultra-modern Quays...
Walks & Water - Quays to Spinningfields cruise (Event 5275)
Sunday 28 October 2012
- Quays to Spinningfields 12...
Walks & Water - Quays to Spinningfields cruise (Event 5261)
Sunday 28 October 2012
- Quays to Spinningfields 12...
Walks & Water - Worsley to Trafford Centre cruise (Event 5276)
Sunday 18 November 2012
After departing from Worsley, this cruise will transport you through Monton, Patricroft and then over the industrial marvel that is Barton Swing Aqueduct and into Trafford...
Walks & Water - Worsley to Trafford Centre cruise (Event 5277)
Sunday 25 November 2012
After departing from Worsley, this cruise will transport you through Monton, Patricroft and then over the industrial marvel that is Barton Swing Aqueduct and into Trafford...
Walks & Water - Worsley to Trafford Centre cruise (Event 5278)
Sunday 2 December 2012
After departing from Worsley, this cruise will transport you through Monton, Patricroft and then over the industrial marvel that is Barton Swing Aqueduct and into Trafford...
Walks & Water - Worsley to Boothstown cruise (Event 5280)
Sunday 23 December 2012
You'll relive the fascinating story of Worsley on this leisurely cruise from the humpback bridge in the heart of the village to Boothstown Marina and return...
All events and details were correct at the time of publication, but please confirm with the venue or organisers before setting off.











