What will a
narrowboat
holiday
be like? |
Watch our
slideshow of local waterway scenes.
Or
watch a short video about us
from 'Britain's Best
Breaks'. |
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Enjoy the outdoors
With ever changing scenery this may be a new experience, you will
find yourself outdoors more than usual, perhaps taking occasional
walks on the towpath beside the boat (it goes at walking pace). The
warm and dry boat is always there in case the weather is bad! |
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Start and stop
the boat when you like
The beauty of the holiday is that you are free from pressures
-choose a slow, relaxing pace or get up early to travel further
afield. The choice is yours. |
Canal architecture & scenery
There are many 200-year-old features along the way;
bridges, locks, cottages and even boatyards, dating from the
building of the canal. New waterside developments, such as the
exciting example in Birmingham, provide a modern contrast. The
scenery is varied, taking in some breathtaking countryside as well
as the centre (and back yards!) of towns & cities. |
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Stopping to moor up
for lunch or
for the night is always enjoyable. Prepare a meal on the boat or sit
back, relax with a drink and peacefully watch the varied wildlife,
different boating neighbours and passers by. |
Operating the boat
is part of the fun. It
is not difficult once you have got the hang of it. We give you full
instruction and you should be an expert in no time! Teenagers (under
supervision) and indeed any of the crew will enjoy taking a turn at
steering; it is really an enjoyable and therapeutic activity. |
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Operating the locks
is also part of the
fun and even younger children can take part (with care). Locks are
easy to work (after a little practice) and on a longer flight all
the walking will give you an appetite for the pub that is invariably
at the end of it! |
Pubs, restaurants &
villages
The holiday can take
many forms, and one of them is cruising from one watering hole to
another sampling the local brew or food; pub food can be very good
and often not expensive. There are also a number of top restaurants
on some routes. There are pretty villages to explore, often with
their own local shop and pub, as well as larger towns & cities. |
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Sleeping on the narrowboat
Waking up to
the water lapping against the side of the boat or pulling back the
curtains to see the sun dispersing an early morning mist has an
appeal of its own that needs to be experienced. |
 Overseas Visitors
...are especially welcome and a canal cruise is an ideal
way to discover the real England.
Click here to see the special arrangements
we can make for visitors from abroad. |
Request
a Brochure
This on-line
brochure contains all details of our boats and holidays. If
you would like a printed brochure
just click here. |
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