The Wednesfield Canal Festival will be taking place on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August 2026 on the Wyrley & Essington Canal. The event will be running from 11:00am until 5:00pm each day.

This will take place from New Bentley Bridge to Church Bridge footbridge.

The towpath and navigation will remain open, but we kindly ask you to stay alert and proceed with care while passing through the area.

You can see more details about this event here: https://wednesfieldcanalfestival.co.uk/

This event is subject to water resources available closer the event date.