Erewash Canal Preservation and Development Association ... looking after the Erewash Canal since 1968

Erewash Canal Preservation and Development Association

Langley Mill Basin

Contact Us

We'd love to hear from you. To get
in touch go to our contact us page and use our online form

Membership

We welcome new members from near and far. For more details have a look at our membership page.

It's that time of year again - your membership renewal forms are on the way. Don't forget to renew it

Volunteer

We hold regular work parties every Friday. For more information have a look at our volunteering page

Visit the Erewash Canal

Get away from the crowds, bring your boat up the Erewash Canal and meet friendly people. Visit the local towns and stop and have a cup of tea and...

Entering the Erewash Canal

History of the ECPDA

In 1968 the Erewash Canal Preservation & Development Association (ECP&DA) was formed in response to a threat by the British Waterways Board to close the canal...

Volunteers clearing debris from the Erewash Canal

Visit the Lock Cottages

Built in 1779, Sandiacre is the only surviving lock cottage and toll house on the Erewash Canal. Leased from BWB in 1969, and now owned by ECP&DA...

A cosy fire in the Lock cottage

Volunteering on the canal

Volunteers are one of our most valuable resources. Our aim is to make the Erewash Canal a pleasant place to be for boaters and visitors alike...