Tardebigge Wharf Guided Local History Walk
Church Lane, Tardebigge, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3AH
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 last year was 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 from horse power to the age of steam and through to the establishment of the Inland Waterways Association 80 years ago. Directions are given for visitors to continue their walk along the flight to the reservoir and site of the steam pumping house.
Our charity narrowboat Cecilia will be on hand for trips through the tunnel (minimal costs apply for this).
Timings
- Saturday 19 September:
- 1000, 1130, 1300 & 1430
- Sunday 20 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
- Max number of people:
- 15
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s)
