The restoration of the Cotswold Canals - the Stroudwater Navigation (7 miles/12km) and the Thames and Severn Canal (29 miles/46km) - will see the connection of England`s two greatest rivers; the Thames and the Severn for the first time in over seventy years.

This restoration project will provide opportunities for all by acting as a catalyst for continuing social, economic and environmental regeneration whilst safeguarding their future for everyone to enjoy.

Use the navigation buttons to find out more about the history of the Canals, the restoration programme, progress to-date and how you can get involved.

View a video of HRH The Princess Royal who visited the Cotswold Canals Project at Wallbridge in Stroud on 10th February.

Her Royal Highness opened Wallbridge Upper Lock, Stroud Brewery Bridge and also visited the Canal Visitor Centre.

View the video - www.cotswoldcanalsproject.org

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Land and Water have now moved on to several sites between Lodgemoor and Ryeford at the start of a major project to widen and deepen the canal back to its original profile where possible.

This contract will see a very large quantity of material removed in a very short period before tha Stroud on Water festival at the start of June.

Preparations underway for major dredging project