Latest News From Tiverton Canal
Latest News From Tiverton Canal
Here you'll get all the latest news and videos from the Tiverton Horse Drawn Barge, Duck's Ditty Cafe-Bar and Devon Boat Hire.
Get the latest news about the horses that pull our living heritage attraction along the Grand Western Canal in the heart of the Devon countryside, the dogs that may accompany you and our staff and reviews from customers.
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Horse Drawn Barge Closed due to Heat
9th July 2026 @ 11:20am
Posted by: Tiverton Canal Co Categories: newsDue to extreme heat we have made the decision to close the horse drawn barge on Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July 2026. We would also like to let everyone know that we may make changes to operations or even Cancel Operations as we go...
Tiverton in Bloom Scarecrow Trail 2026
Tiverton in Bloom Scarecrow Trail 2026
12th June 2026 @ 11:12am
Posted by: Tiverton Canal Co Categories: newsWe are Supper Proud to be taking part in the Tiverton in Bloom Scarecrow Trail! ...
New For 2026: Public Evening Trips
New For 2026: Public Evening Trips
18th April 2026 @ 11:03am
Posted by: Tiverton Canal Co Categories: newsWOW... What A Response! Thank you so very much for everyone's positive feed back on our Public Evening Trips. We are excited that so many of you are looking forward to coming with us, especially as this is New for this year....
Third Generation Lady Takes the Reins
Third Generation Lady Takes the Reins
5th March 2026 @ 10:50am
Posted by: Tiverton Canal Co Categories: newsFantastic, Positive News...
Trip Advisor Travelers Choice Award 2024
Trip Advisor Travelers Choice Award 2024
20th September 2024 @ 11:00am
Posted by: Tiverton Canal Co Categories: newsFollowing all of our 50th anniversary celebrations in 2024 we are all very proud to receive the Travelers Choice 2024 Award from Trip Advisor. We would like to dedicate this award to our very hard-working team at Tiverton Canal Co & Horse-Drawn Barge. In particular our daughter Becky, our...
We are in Devon Life Magazine
30th August 2024 @ 3:27pm
Posted by: Tiverton Canal Co Categories: newsWe are in Devon Life! We are very honored to have a lovely article written about the Horse-Drawn Barge and the Grand Western Canal Country Park in the latest September addition of 'DEVON LIFE' magazine A BIG thank you to the author: Katy Emma Partridge and Devon Life from us all.
A new recruit for the tiverton horse-drawn barge
A new recruit for the tiverton horse-drawn barge
28th August 2024 @ 3:39pm
Posted by: Tiverton Canal Co Categories: newsWe can’t wait to let you know about our NEW little surprise! Phil (the skipper of the horse-drawn barge) has a new recruit... an 11 week old border collie pup called ‘Hogan’. Phil said: “he’s great fun, a real little character and up for anything”. Phil went
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Canal Open Day Countdown and Parking
Canal Open Day Countdown and Parking
12th July 2024 @ 3:48pm
Posted by: Tiverton Canal Co Categories: newsIn case you didn't already know on Saturday 13th July 2024, Tiverton Canal Co are holding a 50th Anniversary Party for the Tiverton Horse Drawn Barge! One of Mid Devon's best tourist attractions! The Horse-Drawn Barge will be in the Tiverton Wharf all day with events going on in the...
Just Arrived... the Horse Drawn Barge Tea Towel!
Just Arrived... the Horse Drawn Barge Tea Towel!
10th May 2024 @ 2:28pm
Posted by: Tiverton Canal Co Categories: newsJust arrived... Our 'New' Horse-Drawn Barge Tea Towel ! To help celebrate the Horse-Drawn Barge's 50th Anniversary, we had a new borderless quality tea towel printed, that is now available from our canal shop or on the Barge from 1st May. Photo taken by Mike Wolds in 2023. (P...
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50 Years of the Tiverton Canal Co
3rd April 2024 @ 6:00am
Posted by: Tiverton Canal Co Categories: newsAs a part of our 50th Birthday celebrations for the Tiverton Canal Co Horse Drawn Barge on the beautiful Grand Western Canal, we're proud to unveil a brand new video! Please have a watch below, and do get in contact to tell us what you think!
Happy New Year
12th January 2024 @ 1:54pm
Posted by: Tiverton Canal Co Categories: newsHAPPY NEW YEAR! It's 2024 and it's 'PARTY TIME' for the Horse-Drawn Barge! As we Celebrate '50 Years' of The Horse Drawn Barge in Tiverton Devon. We have already started to plan 'Party Events' to celebrate the 50th as well as an Open Day on 13th July. Please...
5 More mid devon attractions
10th January 2024 @ 12:23pm
Posted by: Tiverton Canal Co Categories: newsSo you've travelled down to Tiverton and after visiting the Horse-Drawn Barge (voted one of Devon's best small attractions in 2023!) you're wondering what other Mid Devon attractions there are near me? Last year we compiled a list of things to do in Tiverton, so this time around, in o...
Devon Small Visitor Attraction of the Year 2023/24
Devon Small Visitor Attraction of the Year 2023/24
17th November 2023 @ 12:32pm
Posted by: Tiverton Canal Co Categories: newsFantastic News! Jacquie and I are very proud and excited to give you the fantastic news that ... Tiverton Canal Co / Horse-Drawn Barge, Ducks Ditty Bar & Boat Hire, were awarded ‘Bronze Award’ for ‘Small Visitor Attraction of the Year 2023/24' in the Devon Tourism Awa...
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50th Anniversary: Serenity Sundays
20th October 2023 @ 11:10am
Posted by: Tiverton Canal Co Categories: newsDear all. We wondered whether you would be able to help us make plans for 2024 and the Tiverton Horse-Drawn Barges 50th Anniversary Celebrations. That's right! We've been running our attraction here in Devon for 50 years! How the time has flown! As part of our celebratory year, we want...
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year 2023/24 Finalist
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year 2023/24 Finalist
9th October 2023 @ 11:54am
Posted by: Tiverton Canal Co Categories: newsBreaking News! All of us, including our lovely heavy horses, are very excited to let you know that Tiverton Canal Co has been awarded a 'Finalist' position within The Devon Tourism Awards for 'Small Visitor Attraction of the Year 2023/24'. The final decision on which finalists...
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Our Horses in the field after work (Video)
26th August 2023 @ 1:19pm
Posted by: Tiverton Canal Co Categories: newsWe had a lot of people that said they love to see our Horses in their field just outside of Tiverton... So, here is George being put in his field following a working day where he achieved two trips pulling the Devon horse drawn barge... You would think that being 15 years old he would have
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Absolutely fantastic experience
18th August 2023 @ 1:34pm
Posted by: Tiverton Canal Co Categories: newsWe love it when our customers send us feedback on our living heritage attraction. We love it even more when one creates a video of their trip on the horse-drawn barge, that's exactly what Emma did: Absolutely fantastic experience, if you are in Mid Devon, please support this local family run...
Things to do in Tiverton, Devon
8th August 2023 @ 9:25am
Posted by: Tiverton Canal Co Categories: newsLooking for things to do in Tiverton, in Mid Devon? Devon is generally regarded as one of the most picturesque parts of England. With its' beautiful moors and tors, there is plenty to do for the adventurous outdoor type person, but there is also a lot to do in terms of fun, heritage
The Grand Western Canal 10k Run
16th July 2023 @ 2:21pm
Posted by: Tiverton Canal Co Categories: newsThe Grand Western Canal 10k Run 2023 Warming up at The Canal Basin in Tiverton under instruction from five time Olympian Jo Pavey before setting off! What a Great Site and for a such a Great Cause! Watch video on Facebook instead?
Brindley Completes His Training
14th July 2023 @ 2:09pm
Posted by: Tiverton Canal Co Categories: newsJust a quick post to let you all know Brindley has done really well with his training... He is such a happy horse, and very much enjoys pulling the horse-drawn barge and meeting people at either end of the trip. Sadly his barge training was delayed due to covid... He started pulling our empty bar...