Taster Trip on MK Community Boat Electra with A Short History of MK Canals

Our trip begins southwards from Campell Wharf along the canal to Springfield, passing the start of the proposed new Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway Park that will link the Grand Union Canal in Milton Keynes with the River Great Ouse in Bedford. The boat then winds (boating-speak for turn round) and cruises past the Wharf, under the iconic new 3-way canal bridge, and turns again just before the old Blue Bridge, to end back at the Wharf. Cruises are run by volunteer Skippers and Cabin Hosts.
Disembark and join the shore crew in the Electra Welcome Centre for a short, illustrated history of why and how the Grand Union canal – and its “arms” - came to be built through the area that is now Milton Keynes. There are seven generations of history to MK Canals, from their start to their heyday, from their decline to their revival, and now their repurposing to meet the needs of the future.
Trip 30 minutes. Talk 15 minutes. Time afterwards to chat to our friendly land crew for more information and refreshments.
Electra seats 12 guests at a time, including one Lift User (wheelchair/rollator max 700mm wide). Booking ahead online is essential.
This event is aimed at adults and children over 8.

Note: There is usually an entry charge, which will be waived for HODs event bookings through the use of a promo code to be applied when people book online.

Timings & Tours

Thursday 12 September:

Tours at 1000, 1100 & 1200

Saturday 14 September:

Tours at 1000, 1100 & 1200

Sunday 15 September:

Tours at 1400, 1500 & 1600

Location & directions

Campbell Wharf, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 4BG

Directions:

This link gives a map of where to find Electra and the Electra Welcome Centre, and the nearest free public parking available. Please note that public parking is 10-15 minutes’ walk away. There is a drop off point at the top of a ramp and steps down to the canal side. https://www.bmkwaterway.org/electra/facilities-and-boarding-points/

Contact on day:

Brian Kite

Telephone number:

+447942900345

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Book online using the code ‘HODSFREE’.

Booking website:

https://www.bmkwaterway.org/electra/

Accessibility details

Access is available for one wheelchair per cruise Please note there are four steps with guide-ropes on both sides down into the boat. More information about the boat itself can be found at www.bmkwaterway.org/electra/facilities-and-boarding-points/

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

12

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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