We are a group of independent Green Badge tourist guides, all with different skills and interests who share a passion for anything relating to the Bridgewater Canal.
- What is a Green Badge Guide?The Green Badge is awarded after passing a detailed course accredited by the Institute of Tourist Guiding. The Institute of Tourist Guiding was set up in 2002 with the support […]
- Bridgewater Canal Timeline1647 A ‘sough’ (tunnel) was cut into the cliff face of the Delph quarry in Worsley to help drain water from the mines on Walkden Moor. 1681 Scroop Egerton born. […]
- Are you a Gongoozler?Canals are a natural tourist destination. Are you a Gongoozler? For centuries a Gongoozler has been someone who comes down to watch the goings on along the canal. We Salford […]
- Est.1761The Bridgewater Canal in Salford In early February 2014, Salford City Council secured funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Peel Holdings and other partner organisations to revitalise the Bridgewater Canal […]