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.

Autumn Canal Holidays Near London

General News

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

General News

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

UK family holidays on the water

General News

Not sure what to do for your holiday this summer? Maybe a narrowboat holiday on the Basingstoke Canal is the answer. A narrowboat holiday combines; your accommodation, your activities during the day and your means of transport. Once you have

TV boosts Narrowboat Holidays

Canal Information

TV celebrities have really helped our sector in the past year or two, as this Towpath Talk article explains. Most people have seen Timothy West and Prunella Scales having adventures in 'Great Canal Journeys' less people have seen 'Carry on

Save The Rhino Kayak

General News

Well done to George and Mark who completed a 20 mile kayak on Saturday. The also had to contend with temperatures approaching 30 degrees! Mark is a student at Merristwood and raised money for the Save the Rhino charity who

Father & Son Kayak

General News

We were lucky enough to experience the end of a truly marathon kayak by a father and son from the lake district to Odiham which took 15 days to complete. I believe that they were raising money for a cancer