Earlier this year, Stan Cullimore - journalist, children’s author and member of the 80’s band The Housemartins - took a press trip aboard one of our widebeam boats. Departing from...
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Top 7 cosy waterside pubs and restaurants to cruise to this winter
We offer winter cruising* from seven of our canal boat hire bases - providing the opportunity to cruise gently through the quiet winter countryside and stop off at waterside eateries...
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Top 9 October Half Term canal boat holiday destinations
Canal boat holidays offer the chance to set off on a family adventure afloat, working together to steer the boat, work the locks and plan the stops. You’ll be self-contained...
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Top 9 Autumn 2022 canal boat holiday destinations
This Autumn set sail on an adventure afloat, enjoying the beautiful colours in the trees and hedgerows that line Britain’s canals and rivers. You’ll be self-contained on board your very...
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Top 9 August Canal Boat Holiday Destinations
We are offering discounts of up to 20% on our holidays departing in August 2022. To celebrate, reservations manager Emma Lovell, has put together a guide to our top family...
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Top 12 Tips for First-Time Narrowboat Holiday Makers
You don’t need to be an expert to enjoy a canal boat holiday, in fact, each year around one fifth of narrowboat hirers are new to the waterways! It’s easier...
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Top 8 Summer Circuits for 2022
Ring routes offer varied journeys along different waterways and take in a wide range of landscapes and attractions. What’s more, they bring you back to your canal boat hire base...
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Moor up at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
The city of Birmingham has more canals than Venice, so it’s not surprising that eight of the 13 venues for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games are on or very close...
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