🚤 A Day in the Life of a Canal Boat Holiday Hirer
What It’s Really Like to Spend a Day on the Water Ever wondered what a typical day looks like on a canal boat holiday? Whether you’re picturing peaceful cruising, pub lunches, or duck-filled mornings, you’re not far off. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at a relaxed day in the life of a canal boat holiday hirer […]
🚤 Are Canal Boat Holidays Suitable for First-Timers?
Why a Boat Holiday Might Be Your Next Favourite Escape If you’ve ever dreamed of a relaxing break on the water, you might be wondering:“Are canal boat holidays suitable for first-timers?” The short answer? Absolutely.A boat holiday on the UK’s canals is one of the most beginner-friendly travel experiences you can enjoy — no previous […]
🎒 What to Bring on a Canal Holiday Hire: Your Essential Packing Guide
Planning your first canal holiday hire? You’re in for a truly unique break — a relaxing journey through the countryside at your own pace, with waterside pubs, wildlife, and picturesque villages along the way. But packing for life aboard a narrowboat is a little different from your usual hotel stay. Whether you’re cruising for a […]
Silver Propeller Challenge – IWA
There are over 100,000 boats registered on the inland waterways of England, Scotland and Wales, and in 2016 more than 672,000 people enjoyed the pastime of inland boating. IWA’s aim is to see those boats and people spread out across all of our wonderful canals and rivers. Most parts of our waterways are vibrant, busy […]
Meet the Skippers From Our Boat Trips
A lot of you will have seen the faces of our skippers cruising up and down the Leeds / Liverpool canal on our daily trips or possibly recognise them from a boat trip you’ve been on. Combined our skippers have a vast knowledge of the canal and local area that we are keen to share […]