In 1804 Samuel Oldknow boarded his boat 'Perseverance' and fittingly became the first man to navigate the newly built Marple flight of locks. Now, 200 years on, they are part of a thriving waterway that brings holidaymakers from all over the world to visit the area.

Much of the credit for this belongs to the supporters and campaigners who formed the Peak Forest Canal Society in 1964 and saved 'our locks' from destruction. The 30th anniversary of the re-opening occurred in April this year.

On July 3rd there will be a day long celebration of the Bi-centenary of the original building of the locks along the length of the flight and in Marple Memorial Park.

10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Come and join the 200th birthday party of our famous flight of Locks

Events will take place over the entire flight of locks and in Memorial Park and will include:

Guided Historical Tours

Exhibition at Marple Library

Gathering of Boats plus Boat Rides

Displays and Fun Events

'Pro Loco' Art

Exhibition of Local Art

Watch Samuel Oldknow re-enact his trip down the locks on a 19th C. Narrowboat

Ceilidh Night (Ticket only, so book early)

New Horizons: A Boat for Disabled People

Funfair Rides

Try Your Hand at Canoeing

Craft & Heritage Stalls

Competitions

British Waterways' 'Wild Over Waterways'

The Rubber Duck Theatre Company

And Much More...........

For further details contact the Marple Website's:

Peter Clarke, 8 Waterside, Marple Tel: 07736724262

or email peter@marple-uk.com