The Caldon Canal Society, later Caldon & Uttoxeter Canals Trust, started life as the Caldon Canal Committee in a series of meetings in 1963. It was a key partner in the restoration of the canal which reopened to navigation in 1974, with Society members involved in both planning and volunteer work parties. In 2003 the society was a member of the Destination Froghall partnership which opened the first lock and basin of the Uttoxeter Canal in 2005. The Society subsequently became a Trust and a Charitable Incorporated Organisation as in 2016. It is also a Registered Charity.
Caldon Canal
The Caldon Canal opened in 1776 to carry limestone from the quarries at Cauldon Low to Stoke-on-Trent.
The section from Hazelhurst to Froghall reopened in 1974 after being restored by a partnership including volunteers from the then Caldon Canal Society, Stoke-on-Trent Boat Club and other community groups.
Uttoxeter Canal
The Uttoxeter Canal leaves the Caldon just before its terminus. It fully opened in 1811 and was closed in 1849.
The first lock and basin in Froghall were reopened in 2005, after restoration by a partnership including volunteers from the Caldon & Uttoxeter Canals Trust, Inland Waterways Association and Waterway Recovery Group.
Who are we?
Attend an event
We aim to have a stall at a number of events around the area each year including the popular Etruria Canal Festival. We also give talks and walks from time to time.
Join a volunteer work party
Join one of our regular work parties on our canals. We have a range of activities to suit everyone.
Become a Supporter
Supporters are the first to get the latest information about the work we do.
Next Event
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Saturday, 5th December, 2026 - 10:00am to 3:00pm Uttoxeter Canal work party at Crumpwood Join us on Saturday 5th December to carry out some vegetation clearance around Bridge 70. There is no parking available on site so please meet at Bridge 70 at 10am, having made your own way on foot. The site is just over 1 mile along the old railway track from either Denstone or Alton. Take the footpath which leaves the railway track by the canal milepost, and continue along the track towards the old pumping station. The OS grid reference is SK 091 427. The What3Words location is ///caller.traps.midwinter. View detailsWork party |
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