News of Tooley’ Boatyard
News of Tooley’ Boatyard
Echoes of the Past
Echoes of the past, written by Matthew Armitage, is the story of Ghostly goings-on at Tooley’s Dock. The Dry Dock at Tooley’s Boatyard is approaching its 250th anniversary and many people long gone (but not…
Banbury Canal Festival 2025
Banbury Canal Festival 2025 is on 4th & 5th October. In spite of the restrictions on the canal due to a shortage of water most events are able to go ahead. This includes Boat Trips…
Tooley’s New Video
We have a new video to show you around the boatyard. View the video, or better still visit us in Banbury.
Tree Down
Boat Trips on Saturday 24th May were disrupted by a fallen tree above bridge 163 (the footbridge) in Banbury. The Dancing Duck could not, therefore run on the usual route. Fortunately we were able to…
National Historic Ships UK
Delighted to tell you that National Historic Ships UK have awarded us a grant of £500 towards Hardy docking, surveying, mapping the hull planks, prioritising which need replacing first + some caulking and hull work.…
Unlocked!
Finally, Banbury Lock is open after being closed since the beginning of January. Lock 29 on the Oxford Canal in Banbury has been closed since early January for essential repairs. The Canal & River Trust…