NEWS

Below are some of our experiences, information bulletins, happy moments, funny stories and more. Narrowboats are our passion and we want to share them with you.

5 Steps to Improve Mental Wellbeing

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Evidence suggests there are 5 steps we can all take to improve our mental wellbeing. If you give them a try, you may feel happier, more positive and able to get the most from life. The List below was originally compiled

Family Friendly Narrowboat Adventure Holidays

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Water is part of our heritage here in the UK, we are after all an island and we are never more than an hour from the coast, a river or a canal. Boating is in our blood and you don't

London to Relaxing Canal Break in an hour

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Surrey and Hampshire’s beautiful Basingstoke canal is very quiet with none of the problems you sometimes encounter on busier canals. On short breaks you only have to negotiate one lock. We are located approximately 30 miles South West of London

Accessible Family Narrowboat Holidays in Southern England

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If you have a family member who has mobility difficulties or is a wheelchair user and want to explore the waterways on a narrowboat, we have the solution. Madam Butterfly is a 60 foot long 9 feet wide narrowboat that

Autumn Canal Holidays Near London

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Autumn on the canal lets you experience quieter times after the busy summer holidays have passed. The canal reflects the beautiful colours of autumn leaves and light as the days begin to draw in. Misty mornings, cosy pubs with open

Socially Distanced Holidays

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If you are looking for a safe holiday to have with your family and friends (subject to Covid restrictions), maybe a narrowboat holiday would be attractive. Narrowboats by their very nature are isolated from everyone else. The only time you