Tardebigge Wharf Guided Local History Walk

Volunteer guides will provide a snapshot of canal building endeavours and explain the aims of water management from the summit of the longest narrow lock flight in Britain.
The story of the Wharf and the surrounding landscape is placed into context visiting the current wharf and sites of past quays, quarries, rail tracks, lime kilns and the site of the experimental boat lift which today is replaced with a double depth lock and has recently been the site of a major repair and conservation project.
Local guides from the Worcester Birmingham Droitwich Canals Society and Canal and Rivers Trust will describe how the Tardebigge section of the Worcester and Birmingham canal came to life including the age of steam and through to the establishment of the Inland Waterways Association. Directions are given for visitors to continue their walk along the flight to the reservoir and site of the steam pumping house.
This year Saturday coincides with the traditional village show, TardeFest.
Our charity narrowboat Cecilia will be on hand for trips through the tunnel.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:

1000, 1130, 1300 & 1430

Sunday 21 September:

1000, 1130, 1300 & 1430

Location & directions

Church Lane, Tardebigge, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3AH

Directions:

Access to walk via car park. Guides will be on site to greet visitors.

Contact on day:

Al Gibbs

Telephone number:

+447398709048

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The walk will be along footpaths and tow paths. Suitable footwear is advised.

Additional information

Local community and residents events being held over the same weekend. The local village show, TardeFest is on the Saturday.

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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