Rivers and Canals

British Waterways official guide to rivers, canals and lakes. Find out about boating, waterside walks and days out by the canal.

British Waterways website all about the fantastic Scottish canals. Discover places to visit, local events and boating information.

Information about British Waterways, the organisation that manages over 2200 miles of canals and river navigations.

The Waterways Trust is a national charity which works with others to promote greater public enjoyment of our inland waterways.

The Inland Waterways Association campaigns for the conservation, use, maintenance, restoration and development of Britain's inland waterways.

Canal Junction provides information on the canal system, boating and also have a comprehensive section on canal heritage. A great source of background information.

Water Safety

RoSPA works to prevent accidents and injuries in all areas of work and life.

RoSPA’s water safety resource for older children and young adults.

The National Water Safety Forum provides education on water safety in a variety of situations.

The environment agency have put together some animations and advice for children to have fun near water safely.

Wildlife

The Environment Agency looks after the environment and works to make it a better place. Find out about your local environment and what you can do to help it.

Learning materials produced by the Woodland Trust help to make learning about trees fun. Find identification keys and lots of fun leafy activities here.

The Countryside Foundation for Education provides quality Learning Outside the Classroom experiences for school children with their Countryside Live and Estate Day Programmes, with information about Farming, Countryside Management, Forestry, Conservation, Environment and Country Crafts.

Lots of fun kids activities, information and ways to get involved from the RSPB.

Link to a website with free clipart images of British mammals, birds and mini-beasts. 

Boating

Drifters is a group of hire boat companies who work together to promote holiday boating.. Why not think about taking your holiday on board this year?

Thought about taking your class on a trip to the canal? Then why not hop aboard Beauchamp - the floating classroom, moored near the junction of the Regent's Canal and the Paddington Arm of the Grand Union Canal at Little Venice.

If you are in the marine business, enjoy boating or are a water sports enthusiast, the Green Blue has practical advice and information to help you think and act in an environmentally conscious way. Inland or coastal, individual or boating business, there is something here for you.

Teachers

The Learning Outside the Classroom website provides the latest information from the government along with supporting material to make this a possible for you and your class.

Find Your Talent is a government agenda promoting children developing skills and having the opportunity to try cultural and creative activities.

The Engaging Places website provides resources for teachers to support teaching and learning through buildings and places.

The Growing Schools website supports teachers in using the "outdoor classroom" as a resource across the curriculum for pupils of all ages. Lots of downloadable activities and events running all over England.

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