Talk & Glide: Taster Trip on MK Community Boat Electra with A Short History of MK Canals

Join the volunteer shore crew for a 30-minute, 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 and its influence on the people living nearby. 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. Then on-board MK Community Boat Electra experience modern electric boating on a 30-minute circular cruise on the Grand Union canal.
On Thursday 17th and Saturday 19th September meet at Fenny Stratford to learn of its industrial past and cruise the beautiful Grand Union Canal.
Notes:
Events are aimed at adults and children over 10.
Electra seats 12 guests per event, including one Lift User (wheelchair/rollator max 700mm wide).
There is a toilet on board.
Advance booking online is essential. Tickets are free using the promo code HODSFREE.
Emailed tickets confirm meeting time and place and give detailed arrival and parking directions.
Shore crew will be on hand after the event to offer more information. We’re also keen to hear your own canal stories.

Timings

Thursday 17 September:

Tours at 1200-1300, 1330-1400, 1500-1600

Saturday 19 September:

Tours at 1200-1300, 1330-1400, 1500-1600

Location & directions

Fenny Stratford Bollard adjacent to Watling Street Bridge, Watling Street, Fenny Stratford, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 2AW

Directions:

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Contact on day:

Brian Kite

Telephone number:

+447942900345

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Bookings must be made online at https://www.bmkwaterway.org/electra/ Bookings are free using the promo code HODSFREE

Booking website:

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

Booking opens:

01 Aug 2026 09:00 AM

Accessibility details

Access is available for one wheelchair per cruise. Max 700mm x 1000mm

Additional information

Max number of people:

12

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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