Basingstoke Canal Centre

About

The Canal Centre at Mytchett is the perfect place for visitors of all ages. It is a good place to start for walks, cycling or boating. The carpark is free during opening hours. At other times the barrier allows entry with a code only.

Outside there is a children’s playground and next to that a café with inside and outside seating.

In the spring and summer there are regular trips on the 12 seater boat ‘Rosebud’ and a variety of unpowered craft to hire.

The Canal Centre opening times vary seasonally:
April-September: 10.30am-4.45pm Tuesday-Sunday (closed Mondays except Bank Holidays and school holidays)
October-March: 10.30am-4.00pm Tuesday-Thursday; and 10.30am-3.45pm on Friday (closed weekends).

Canal Office opening times:
April-September: 9.00am-5.00pm Monday-Sunday
October to March: 9.00am-5.00pm Monday-Thursday ; and 9.00am-4.00pm on Friday (closed weekends).

About The Basingstoke Canal Society

The Basingstoke Canal Society has been promoting and campaigning for the sustainable future of the Canal as a navigation and public amenity since 1966. Through the John Pinkerton Canal Cruises operation, it raises money which is used to fund maintenance and improvement works undertaken. The Society has clear plans to keep the canal alive. The Society has strengthened how it organises itself, and continues to build their team of volunteers which now stands at over 250 enthusiasts and is expanding.