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Richard’s Drum Narrow Boat
There’s plenty of storage on board and we offer advice on what to pack.
We offer a range of boat sizes with accommodation for two to 12 people.
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5 Berth Boat
Our Premium 56ft Richard’s Drum cruiser stern narrowboat offers accommodation for up to five people.
Semi-Trad Stern
A semi-traditional stern (back of the boat) has an area protected by solid sides. It offers less weather protection for the steerer, but provides space for people to sit.
Cruiser Stern
The stern (back) of a ‘cruiser stern’ narrowboat is usually larger and has more open space. Access is easier and there’s space for up to 5 people.
Narrow Boat
Narrowboats are 6ft 10 inches wide and usually made of steel. Narrowboats can navigate narrow canals and broad canals. They are sometimes called ‘long boats’.
Widebeam Boat
At 11ft 5 inches wide, widebeam boats are almost twice the width of a narrowboat. They can only navigate broad canals and are sometimes called ‘barges’.
The Boat
Our Premium 56ft Richard’s Drum cruiser stern narrowboat offers accommodation for up to five people.
Saloon Spacious saloon with dinette seating and a table, which can be converted into a double bed in the evening, if required. There is a further two easy chairs and drop down single bed in the saloon, to sleep a fifth person. There is also a TV/DVD player and a CD/Radio player in the saloon.
Galley Well-equipped galley with 4 burner gas cooker complete with grill and oven. Fridge with a small freezer compartment. Sink and drainer. Work surfaces and storage space. Microwave, cafetiere, saucepans, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery.
Cabin One rear cabins that can be configured as a double or two single beds. Bed linen is supplied.
Bathroom One full bathroom with a wash basin, flush toilet and shower. A hand towel is supplied.
Heating Full radiator central heating.
Electrics & Wifi 240v electricity (max 1,000 watts). On-board there’s a small travel hairdryer and a 12v mobile phone charging point. Please note, if you decide to use your own appliances you do so at your own risk. The boat is fitted with 1GB free WiFi (per holiday/week). As the system uses the mobile network, the signal cannot be guaranteed.
NB Boat descriptions, photos and plans should only be used as a guide. Details may vary from boat to boat.
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General information
Fuel A deposit of £70 for short breaks and £110 for week long breaks is payable with the balance of hire. The boat is handed over ready fuelled, on return to the marina at the end of your holiday it will be refuelled and any difference to the deposit paid will either be refunded or charged.
Pets Up to three pets can accompany you free of charge.
Car parking & damage waiver is included.
Solid fuel 1 Smokeless log for a short break or 2 smokeless logs for a week or longer can be provided free of charge (one warmer log burns for approximately 3 hours). Further larger logs can be purchased on arrival at £2.50 each.
Important information A booking deposit of 25% is payable, with the balance due 8 weeks before holiday start date.
Buoyancy aids are available on arrival and full handover tuition is provided.
Please note, cancellation protection is not included. Please see our Terms & Conditions for the cancellation protection scheme details. A refundable security deposit of £1,000 per boat may be requested on arrival for larger celebratory parties. If applicable, this will be pre-authorised by card when collecting your boat. Please see our Terms & Conditions for full details.
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Richard's Drum Location
You can hire Richard’s Drum from Silsden on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal in West Yorkshire.
Silsden
Located on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal near Keighley in West Yorkshire, from Silsden you can cruise through the Aire Valley, the Yorkshire Dales and the Pennines and visit the Bingley Five Rise Locks, the UNESCO World Heritage Saltaire and the vibrant city of Leeds.
Silsden Routes
Choose from short breaks to Skipton or Saltaire, week long holidays to Barnoldswick or Leeds and longer holidays to Wigan or Sowerby Bridge.
FAQs
Do I need a licence to drive a canal boat?
You don’t need a licence to steer a canal boat and it’s easy to learn how to operate a boat. When you arrive at one of our boat yards, one of our experienced instructors will guide you through everything you need to know.
Will my narrowboat have heating?
All our narrowboats have gas central heating with radiators throughout for cosy year-round canal boat holidays. Some of our boats also have a multi-fuel stove.
Can I bring my dog on my narrowboat holiday?
Our holidays are pet-friendly and dog-friendly. Up to three well-behaved dogs travel free of charge.
