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Kennet & Avon Trust – Devizes
The Wharf, Couch Lane, Devizes, SN10 1EB
Museums and Skippered Boat Trips
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Museums on the Kennet and Avon Canal
The Kennet and Avon Canal is a picturesque and historic waterway stretching for 87 miles across southern England, linking the River Thames at Reading with the River Avon at Bath. Completed in the early 19th century, the canal was vital for transporting goods such as coal, stone, and agricultural produce between London and the West Country. Renowned for its stunning scenery, the canal winds through rolling countryside, charming villages, and historic towns, featuring impressive engineering feats such as the Caen Hill Locks at Devizes and the Dundas and Avoncliff Aqueducts. Today, the Kennet and Avon Canal is a popular destination for boaters, walkers, and cyclists, offering tranquil waters, abundant wildlife, and a unique way to explore England’s rich heritage and natural beauty.
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