Hawne Basin seen from above, with narrowboats moored around the basin

Coombeswood Canal Trust

Welcome to Hawne Basin on the Dudley No. 2 Canal in Halesowen. We promote and care for the canal, and provide boatyard facilities, moorings and a friendly social club for boaters and visitors.

Latest News and Announcements

Dudley No. 2 Canal at risk from C&RT Funding Settlement?

C&RT have just revealed the Government’s proposed funding settlement for the years 2027 to 2037 which amounts to a £300 million reduction over that period. This will have potentially serious implications for the canal system, in particular the remainder waterways of which our Dudley No. 2 Canal is one. Please click the link below to go to the C&RT website for more information about the Government’s proposal.

Canal & River Trust News Item

The link below will take you to a page where you can generate an email to your Member of Parliament. (Complete the form headed “Take Action Now”).

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Slipway Vacancies – 2026

We currently have no slipway spaces available for most of the year. For more information, or to make a booking, please contact the Caretaker on the shop number 0121 550 1355.

Work Parties

General work parties are held on the first Sunday of every month at Hawne Basin starting at 09:00.

Dredger work parties are held on the 3rd weekend of every month, Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00 onwards.

All volunteers will be very welcome!

Safety footwear please. Hats, gloves, hot drinks and biscuits provided. Everyone welcome.

At the Basin

Shop opening hours

Monday 10am to 3pm
Tuesday to Thursday 10am to 3pm
Friday 9am to 3pm
Saturday 10am to 4pm
Sunday 10am to 4pm

Closed for lunch every day, 1pm to 1.30pm.

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Contact us

Hawne Basin, Hereward Rise, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 8AW

Telephone: 0121 550 1355
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