Blossum Time

The Saltisford Canal Centre grounds provide a unique tranquil oasis in the centre of a busy market town. Visitors are welcome during normal opening hours, with foot acess from Birmingham Road and Budbrooke Road.

The main attraction is of course the Grand Union Canal, Saltisford Arm/ with colourful narrowboats moored and a backdrop of broad leaved trees.

 

 We also have a series of delightful small gardens -tended by the residential boat owners, an orchard with lawns, a picnic area- with tables and BBQ's. Much of the site is fringed by hedgerows, and a meadow area towards the town end has wild flowers.

 Many nesting boxes are attached to trees and buildings.

 

 Wildlife including, waterfowl- including Swans and Moorhens, bats, hedgerow birds, butterflies and the odd mammal can also be seen. We also have two resident -noisy- geese.

 

 Light refreshments and souvenirs are available form our shop- housed in a converted canalside warehouse- open during normal hours. The building also contains a disabled toilet.

 

  Saltisford does have a small car park- permission to park must be sought from the Superintendent and a donation of £2 is requested. The number 66 bus stops outside.

 

  Due to its proximity to water visitors are requested to keep children under close supervision; dogs may visit but must be kept on a lead.


Saltisford Canal Trading Ltd, Budbrooke Rd, Warwick, CV34 5RJ. Tel: 01926 490006. E-mail: info@saltisfordcanal.co.uk