The Bradford on Avon Branch has a thriving volunteer group who manage, maintain and operate the Trust’s popular trip boat Barbara McLellan and gardens and grounds of the Canal Trust Cafe.
We are always keen to welcome new volunteers whether you are interested in gardening, helping to maintain or crew the boat or to help us with the many behind-the-scenes tasks that ensure the boat operations can run. The best time to get in touch with us to join is January/February time, just before the season begins so that you cn do your safety training and be all set to go. A warm welcome awaits you.
If you are interested in volunteering please fill out the contact form below. Alternatively speak to one of our friendly volunteers at the Wharf.
Barbara McLellan
Our trip boat Barbara McLellan is based at the wharf in Bradford on Avon, just above Bradford Lock. We offer a variety of canal trips and hope there is something for everyone.
Canal Trust Cafe
After a stroll along the towpath, you might be ready for some refreshment. Victoria Kisioglu and her team run the Canal Trust Cafe in a beautiful old canal cottage. The cafe will be open Sat and Sun the weekend of Mother’s Day, then Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon until the weather warms up. Full time opening will be from the first May Bank Holiday, at the beginning of May. Come September, opening times move back to Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon. The cafe opens again on selected days over the Christmas & NY period and then closed for Victoria and team to escape on a well deserved holiday until they do it all again! Keep an eye on their Facebook page for up-to-date information on opening times as the year progresses.
Our volunteers look after the gardens and grounds which have won awards in the Bradford on Avon gardens competition.
Bradford on Avon Travel Guide
Planning a trip?
Discover more things to do in the Kayak Bradford on Avon Travel Guide.
