Discover John Revell’s adventure narrowboating the Middle Level waterways back in 1984. This is Part 1 of 3. John purchased his first boat at the Shropshire Union navigated the River Nene including meeting lock keepers, eating at some of the best waterside pubs and decribes the things that did not go according to plan. John met Charlie Fox and moved his boat to Foxes Marina. Read more ›
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Feb102023
Your Perfect 2023 Narrowboat Holiday Destination
Should you book your 2023 holiday now to avoid increasing prices? Read more about Ely; a charming cathedral city, for a holiday destination that won’t break the bank.Read more ›
Apr042021
As Ely hosts the Boat Race looking at the course on the Ely Ouse.
Today as the river Great Ouse hosts the boat race we are fortunate to have a guest post from David Goode Fellow and Praelector of Wolfson College Cambridge regarding the boat race channel on the river Great Ouse. My friend,…Read more ›
Jan032020
What’s in a name ?
Fox Boat owner Chris shares his thoughts on Fenland names throughout time. What’s in a name ? Fenland has been described by many nicknames over the years – and each one sheds a different light on various aspects of its…Read more ›
Jul132018
Why You Should Hire a Narrowboat for the Day near Ely
Do you live in Peterborough, Wisbech, Ely or Huntingdon? Want to get together with some friends and family? Have you thought about hiring a narrowboat, just for a day? A relaxing boat trip on the Cambridge river network could be…Read more ›
May062018
Are Museums Ever Fun? The Answer Might Surprise You
Have you ever had a fun day out discovering English heritage, and visiting places that offer a kind of nostalgic magic? Don’t you just love it when an ancient building triggers your imagination and sends your mind time-travelling off into…Read more ›
Jan202018
Why January is the Best Time to Book Your Hire Boat Holiday
Following the festive season the month of January can feel like a real downer, as it creeps in with the cold weather and dismally short, dark days. Yet the New Year can also put us in the mood for planning…Read more ›
Sep192015
Seven Surprising Differences We Discovered Cruising the Middle Levels
I used to run a traditional pair of hotel narrowboats, Snipe and Taurus with my husband. We had a lot of routes that were standard fare – we did them regularly, and knew them really well, but every summer we…Read more ›
May102015
Riverside Dining
Grand Central Ely This months riverside dining visit was to Grand Central in Ely on the river Great Ouse. The restaurant situated in Annesdale was once the boathouse for Fenland boatbuilding company Appleyard and Lincoln. This is where our company…Read more ›
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