Coombeswood Canal Trust
The aim of this website is to promote the Dudley No.2 canal; a part of the network of canals forming the Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN), to inform visitors of the boating facilities available to use at Hawne Basin and to provide a communication channel for our members.
If you would like to become a Member please go to the Membership page and follow the instructions.
The Basin
Hawne Basin was an interchange basin for the Great Western Railway and was used for the transhipment of tubes from the Coombeswood works of Stewarts & Lloyds/BSC until the railway closed in 1967. The basin is located at the end of navigation Dudley No2 Canal, Birmingham Canal Navigation (BCN).
Coombeswood Canal Company Limited
Coombeswood Canal Company is the trading arm of the Trust and is wholly owned by the Trust. It's main activity is to provide boatyard facilities and run the shop where you can purchase your boating essentials such as cheap diesel, gas and coal and a small range of chandlery.
Donate today
Coombeswood Canal Trust are able to accept donations online. All donations, whatever the amount are used to help support our work. Thank you for your support.