Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust
Restoring the Lichfield and Hatherton Canals to establish a navigable gateway to the Birmingham Canal Navigations, meanwhile creating a green and blue corridor for the benefit of our community.
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Latest news and blogs
MP visits Lichfield Canal despite the weather
We were delighted to welcome Lichfield’s MP, Dave Robertson, for a recent visit to several…
Sand donation supports rare bee habitat
As part of our current work at Tamworth Road Narrows, we’ve been excavating large volumes…
Work set to begin on Lichfield Canal lift bridge
Work to install a lift bridge across the line of the restored canal between Longbridge…
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News catch-up
MP visits Lichfield Canal despite the weather
We were delighted to welcome Lichfield’s MP, Dave Robertson, for…
Sand donation supports rare bee habitat
As part of our current work at Tamworth Road Narrows,…
Work set to begin on Lichfield Canal lift bridge
Work to install a lift bridge across the line of…
What’s the Big Pipe? New video by Court Above the Cut explains all
Ever wondered what that enormous pipe is doing running through…
Guided walk reveals nature gems of Darnford Moors
A group of about 30 wildlife enthusiasts joined us for…
LHCRT AGM 2025: Celebrating progress and looking ahead
Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place on Friday, 6…
Discover and document wildlife along the canal with iNaturalist
Help us document the incredible wildlife along the Lichfield Canal…
The May ‘500 Club’ winners
Our 500 Club gives club members four opportunities each year…
Volunteer blogs
Blog: Filming restoration, celebrating volunteers, and advocating for the future
I’ve always had a passion for railways, canals, and industrial heritage—thanks to…
Blog: Volunteering at LHCRT – a role for everyone in canal restoration
I retired from a (very) full-time career in public service in March…
Blog: Fascinated bystander to volunteer leader – my journey with LHCRT
In 1991 I moved to Lichfield for work and was fascinated by…
Blog: How a boating fan became a canal restoration champion
Upon retirement in Lichfield, I knew only one person and had long…
Blog: From brambles to biodiversity – why I volunteer
Why as a retired healthy person, do I turn out in all…
Blog: Ten years of Duke of Edinburgh volunteers with LHCRT
It’s hard to believe, but ten years have passed since LHCRT first…
Our events
The events we hold and other events that we attend are vital for us, they help us raise funds for the restoration and raise awareness of our work.
Brownhills Canal Festival 2025
The Brownhills Canal Festival is back again this August. Come and see the floating traders, historic narrowboats, land traders and more. Find out more on our dedicated webpage:
Brownhills, West Midlands WS8 6DZ United Kingdom
Huddlesford Heritage Gathering 2025
 Our biennial gathering of historic boats, floating traders, private boats and classic vehicles is back. Organised jointly by LHCRT and Lichfield Cruising Club.* Booking forms for traders boats and cars available now * Visit the HHG Website for more details
Huddlesford, WS13 8PY United Kingdom