Canal Vacation - Overseas Visitors

We are looking forward to welcoming you at the start of your canal vacation. Below are some notes on how to get here. To contact the telephone numbers from outside Britain you should ignore the first 0 and dial +44, then the rest of the number.

Getting Here

By Train: There is a frequent and fast (1 hour) service from London (Euston) to Rugby, which can also be reached directly from Birmingham, Manchester or Liverpool. Coventry Station is 7 miles away. Take a Taxi from either station. Note - Say near BRINKLOW as there are several “Strettons”.

By Coach: try www.nationalexpress.com

By Taxi: See table below for details and approximate prices for several local Taxi firms. We can book these for you if you wish.

By Road: We are on the Fosse Way B4027 between Brinklow and Stretton under Fosse. Motorway exits: From the South, M1 J17 (M45/A45) or M40 J12 (go past motor museum). From the North M1 J20 or M6 J2 (careful not to get on the M69 by mistake). From the West, M5/M42 takes you up to the M6 J4 then down to J2. From the East, the A14 feeds straight into the M6 J1 Rugby, then via Newbold and Pailton.

On your canal vacation arrival

Arrival Time: We will expect you at the scheduled start time. Your boat will not normally be ready before this time. If you’re early for a 2.30pm boat, you can lunch in Brinklow. If you are unexpectedly late, it is imperative that you contact us.

Groceries: Fresh vegetables etc. from the local farm shop can be delivered to your boat. See the website for the Farm Shop for more details www.maltkilnfarmshop.co.uk.Basic groceries are available from our shop, as are books, guides, postcards etc. There is a Tesco Store on the road from Rugby to M6 J1, 2 hours by canal if you are going south.

Routes: If you know your route, check any problems with Canalphone: 01923 201401 for the North or 01923 201402 for the South. Extra Licences are needed for the River Thames, Avon or Nene.

Pillows: Each berth is provided with one “Hollofill” pillow. We have a limited number of extra pillows, so please let us know if you require an extra one.

Taxi Quotes	TAXI 4 YOU:		PEOPLE EXPRESS:		ROGERS TAXIS:	RUGBY ROAMERS:	BILLS TAXIS:
Prices Approx. Each way as at Feb 2008	0777 5576557		01788 561000		07765 803357	07793 550861	02476 304040
Prices Approx. Each way as at Feb 2008	Car:	Bus:	Car:	Bus:	Car Only:	Car Only:	Car Only:
Rugby Train Station:	£13	£20	£13.50	£20	£12	£14	£20
Coventry Train Station:	£25	£37	£25	£37	£23	£25	£30
AIRPORTS:-
Coventry:	£20	£30	£25	£35	£20	£25	£20
Birmingham:	£35	£52	£40	£55	£40	£45	£40
East Midlands:	£45	£67	£50	£70	£55	£60	£70
Luton:	£70	£100	£80	£110	£80	£70	£75
Stanstead:	£110	£160	£100	£145		£100	£130
Heathrow T123	£100	£150	£100	£145	£115	£110	£130
Heathrow T45	£110	£150	£110	£155	£115	£110	£130
Gatwick:	£125	£180	£130	£180	£135	£135	£165
Special Features:	Wheel chair access				Better @ shorter trips		Better from Coventry

Chandlery & Boatyard Service

We offer a wide range of other services, including gifts and narrowboat parts from our well stocked chandlery as well as a high quality comprehensive maintenance and repair service for private craft and exclusive bespoke boatbuilding.
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