Missions

Grand Union Canal: Lock 35

Find the part of the lock in the picture. What is it for?

Middle Aged Monk

Imagine being a medieval monk and lead a procession through the ruins. Can you persuade others to join you?

Nature Takeover

Take a picture of the landscape in this place with no evidence of human life in it.

New Build Old Land

There are lots of new buildings across the canal here. Imagine what this area would have looked like 10/1000/1,000,000 years ago. What will it look like 10/1000/1,000,000 years in the future?

Performance Poet

Find the poem carved on the Aylestone Globe and perform it to an audience. Can you get a standing ovation?

Take your time

Sit by the locks and wait for a boat to come through. As it moves through the locks, continue on your journey at the same pace as the boat. 

Viewfinder

Find the spot where this picture is taken and enjoy the view. How far can you see?