· Oldknow's

Family Nature Walks

Bring the family for an interactive walks on the myths about canal creatures, or water birds and beasts at the Roman Lakes.

Calling all early birds!

Get a glimpse into the rarely seen world of dusk wildlife.

Discover the wild flowers and birds that live around the canal with our interactive pushchair friendly walks.

Join a local geologist for this two-hour moderate walk and deepen your understanding of this picturesque canal and its landscape.

Our final open day showcasing the latest archaeology, hot lime mortar activity and Lego animation workshop (amongst others!)

Become a bat detector and get a glimpse into the unseen world of dusk wildlife.

Calling all bug spotters, butterfly lovers and bird detectors!

Walk in the footsteps of Samuel Oldknow’s apprentices on our guided nature walk.

Experience an uplifting start to your day on a guided walk down Marple Lock Flight to Marple Aqueduct.