Living on a narrowboat is a unique and rewarding experience, but there are important factors to consider and plan for before taking the plunge. This blog gives a good introduction to narrowboat living space and storage, weather and seasons, safety and security. Read more ›
Unique and often idyllic lifestyle that can have significant, positive impacts on both physical and mental health. Learn more about narrowboat gardening, cooking and the peace of mind living on or close to canals that has been scientifically proven. Read more ›
You may consider making a more permanent lifestyle change to live on the water on a narrowboat. Here is our basic guide to the costs.Read more ›
You’ve arrived at our marina for your first narrowboat holiday, and brought your luggage and groceries on board the narrowboat. You’ve had your boat handling training from one of our friendly instructors, and you feel more than ready to set off on an adventure. But where are you going to stop? Can you really just moor anywhere?Read more ›
Narrowboat blogger Peter Scott looks at the Fenland waterways through its literature. Aldereth bridge and GOBA moorings, Hereward’s resistance to William the Conqueror. The Littleport rioters & their fate. The old Wisbech & Upwell tramway.Read more ›
A basic knowledge of canal etiquette can make a day trip or boating holiday safer, and so much more enjoyable.Read more ›
Raal route guide blog with expert narrowboater and writer going west from March covering Peterborough, Ferry meadows, Elton mill to Water newton.Read more ›
Part 2 of John Revells Middle Level narrowboating adventure. John makes the Salters Lode crossing at low water. He navigates the fourty foot river, river cam, sixteen foot and hundred foot New Bedford. He compares the then in August 1984 and the now for places to eat and stop he describes the characters he met back in 1984.Read more ›
Want to banish the winter blues, book a romantic break, or learn about living on a canal boat? Then check out the highlights from last year’s narrowboat blog.Read more ›
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