Echoes of the Erewash Canal - Mills Dockyard

Experience a working canal boat dockyard by Joining us at Mills Dockyard for an unforgettable day of history and charm. Steve Mills, the third-generation owner, will personally guide you through this remarkable place, sharing stories from his great-grandfather’s time. Explore an exhibition of family photos and memorabilia in Steve’s Tunnel workshop, alongside his classic car and visiting heritage boats.

Take a moment to indulge in our delightful homemade cakes, biscuits, and refreshing beverage in our designated picnic areas, where you can relax and soak in the beautiful surroundings of the Erewash Canal

Explore the Canal and participate in walking and cycling routes along the canal to Sandiacre Lock Cottage, which is also open for the day. Discover our interactive quiz trail showcasing the lock infrastructure that allows boats to navigate the canal and the amazing heritage and environmental endowment we have in The Erewash Canal.

Don't miss out on these exciting events that celebrate our rich canal heritage and offer a fun-filled day for the whole family.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 21 September:

10:30 to 15:30

Location & directions

Mills Dockyard, Lock Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 2FY

Directions:

Unfortunately SatNav will direct you to Trent Lock. So when entering Lock Lane go past the golf centre and take the second entrance on your left, signposted Mills Dockyard, through the white gate posts. If you go round a very tight right hand bend you have gone too far! What3Words: ///folds.flat.cargo

Contact on day:

Stacey Reynolds

Telephone number:

+447774159393

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

To ensure a smooth experience we kindly ask visitors to book our free tickets on-line at Eventbrite.

Booking contact name:

Stacey Reynolds

Booking telephone number:

+447774159393

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/echoes-of-the-erewash-mills-dockyard-tickets-1333643486569

Booking opens:

04 Jun 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

19 Sep 2025 09:00 PM

Accessibility details

Whilst there are footpaths access to some areas requires climbing steps and slopes. There are no toilets at Mills Dockyard, however public toilets are plentiful at Trent Lock, and there are two excellent public houses here too! This event will also be close to canal water, we advise care be taken when walking around the site and that children are supervised at all times.

Additional information

We suggest your wear walking shoes as the terrain can be uneven and muddy if we have had heavy rainfall. Please note that this event is alongside the canal, whilst the water isn't too deep we do advise that care is taken to avoid any accidental falls.

Max no of people per tour:

150

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