We are dedicated to Exeter’s canal.

Membership of the Friends is open to everyone

who values and loves this historic waterway,

whether as a user on the water, for recreation,

or simply strolling along its peaceful banks.

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The entrance to the Basin

The Ship Canal, 1855

Canal Tidy-Up

If you'd like to help keep the Exeter Ship Canal free of litter the Friends are holding litter picking event on 30th December, at 10:30am meeting at the Double Locks pub. It would be great to see you there and an excellent way to banish some of those christmas excesses!!

SPOT THE PLOT - HIMALAYAN BALSAM

The Inland Waterways would like your help in spotting this invasive plant... Read more...

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A better future for Exeter Ship Canal?

Exeter City Council has commissioned consultants to advise on a masterplan for the future of Exeter Ship Canal. The Friends believe this is an opportunity to revive the canal by improving its use as a waterway. Here is what the Friends sent to the council and the consultants when they were appointed. Read more...