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A modern narrowboat is definitely not camping on water, but a well equipped home from home, allowing you to enjoy all the comforts and the joy of the countryside.
A modern narrowboat is definitely not camping on water, but a well equipped home from home, allowing you to enjoy all the comforts and the joy of the countryside.
We’d just spent an hour with John from the boatyard learning how to handle our hired narrowboat and, crucially, the locks. When he asked “Do you feel ready to go off on your own?” we confidently dismissed him. However, when he added: “Where are you going?” and I replied cheerfully “Banbury”, he smiled a wry…
We were a group of 12 people with 2 dogs on 2 boats, we had plenty of space for all of us, all the amenities were provided, comfortable beds and clean bedding, the only thing we had to bring were towels! We had around a 30 minute thorough instruction on how to use the boat…
The canals of Great Britain are a perfect place to spot wildlife in their natural habitat. Whether you are on a canal boat, walking along the towpath or crossing over a canal bridge, there is a high chance that you will spot some exciting animals. Here a just a few species of wildlife you may…
Woke at 7am to a beautiful sunny morning with just a trace of mist over the canal burning off in the sunshine. Got underway by 8:15 – did our first ever staircase lock at Bascote Wharf – (a bit of a muddle, but quickly sorted with help from a more experienced crew). Over a very…
Looking for something different that would engage our teenagers and take their focus away from Snap chat streaks and Wifi codes. You receive a friendly welcome from the staff at the yard and your boat ours was Martin is ready and waiting to go. We were narrow boat novices as the poor man drinking his…
Floating along England’s picturesque canals has intoxicating appeal for Tom Adair. Floating along canals can be exhilarating, relaxing and good therapy. EVER tried to walk on water? My kids used to think I could. So where were they now to lead the applause? There was only my wife to ooh and aah as I stood…