STOURBRIDGE is a town rich in history, notably including its canal links and landmark Bonded Warehouse.
If you’ve ever had a desire to immerse yourself in what is a significant characterisation of the town, then you’re in luck.
The Stourbridge Navigation Trust’s much-loved annual open weekend is returning for 2025, with this year’s event marking a significant milestone.
At The Bonded Warehouse next weekend (October 18 and 19), visitors will be able to join for a celebration of the town’s canal heritage.
A spokesperson for the Stourbridge Navigation Trust said: “The 2025 event promises to be a memorable occasion, not only marking the 40th staging of the Open Weekend but also commemorating several major milestones in local canal history.
“Most notably, this year also honours 50 years since volunteers began concerted efforts to reopen the Stourbridge Town Arm, a revival sparked in the wake of the 1962 Inland Waterways Association (IWA) Battle for the Stourbridge Canal.
“Further adding to the significance, 2025 celebrates four decades since the formation of the current Stourbridge Navigation Trust, which was legally established in 1985.
“The Bonded Warehouse – now a hub for community use – was officially opened to the public the following year, in 1986.”
As part of the 40th Open Weekend celebrations, boaters attending the event will receive a unique commemorative plaque.
Organisers promise a weekend rich with heritage, community spirit, and appreciation for the enduring role of volunteers in safeguarding Stourbridge’s canal legacy.
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