Narrowboat blog about Cambridge, Ely and the Fenland Waterways

Nov082019

The Wisbech to Upwell Tram Projects

Local Historian and Author Bill Smith tells us about the Upwell and Outwell Tram Projects. Bill has been a member of the Well Creek Trust since the 1970’s when our own founder Charlie Fox was also a member. This is…Read more ›

Posted in Blog, Guest Articles, Places to Visit Tagged with: Bill Smith, Outwell, toby the tram, Upwell, well creek, Well Creek Trust

Nov012019

How to Beat the Winter Blues (With a Barge Pole!)

Is the Autumn weather making you miserable now? Is the drizzle bringing you down? Could you be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder? You are not alone! The extended Brexit deadline means that the depressing political debates are still ongoing a…Read more ›

Posted in Blog, Featured articles Tagged with: lifestyle change, SAD, seasonal depression, tow path walk

Oct312019

still missing one year later – abandoned boat found but no clue ….. a halloween post by mooring customer Chris

We received this incomplete email from a fellow fox boat owner late last night:- I’m currently moored near Prickwillow on the River Lark, somewhere between the middle of nowhere and the back of beyond. I’ve just been reading a local folk tale…Read more ›

Posted in Blog Tagged with: halloween, river Lark

Oct112019

Travel the Waterways like a Fictional Gypsy

Image courtesy HBO & BBC Do you enjoy reading fantasy adventures? Want to get lost in a romantic landscape? Fancy yourself as a wandering traveller? Then let these ‘Gyptian’ characters inspire you! His Dark Materials is a new fantasy adventure…Read more ›

Posted in Blog, Featured articles Tagged with: adventure fens, Gyptian, his dark materials

Oct042019

How to Hunt Fenland Ghosts, Even When it isn’t Halloween

Are you haunted by dreams of a narrowboat holiday? Are you brave enough to experience the darker side of Cambridge? Have you ever been curious about paranormal investigations? You may like to explore the mysterious Fenlands by narrowboat. The strange…Read more ›

Posted in Blog, Featured articles Tagged with: Cambridge, fright night, ghost tour, Oliver Cromwell

Sep212019

OUR FIRST NARROW BOAT ADVENTURE.

Carol and her partner Kev took their first narrowboat holiday with us in 2018. Carol has recently had the article published in her local boat club magazine and has kindly agreed to us reproducing it here. Its only been a…Read more ›

Posted in Blog, Guest Articles Tagged with: denver, littleport, Outwell, Upwell

Sep162019

The latest update on the new Middle Level Act 2018 and Navigation Bylaws 2019

Our mooring customers and visiting boaters to the Middle Level Navigation should check out the latest news on the Middle Level Bylaws. Middle Level Act 2018 and Navigation Byelaws 2019 The Middle Level Commissioners are the navigation authority for the…Read more ›

Posted in Blog, Navigation articles Tagged with: middle level boating, Middle Level Commissioners

Sep142019

How to Grab an Early Bird Holiday Deal

Was summer your busiest time at work? Want to save money by booking in advance? Are you searching for early-bird cheap narrowboat deals? Our online narrowboat holiday offers could be just what you’re looking for. For seasonal businesses summer can…Read more ›

Posted in Blog, Featured articles Tagged with: book online, Falcon pub, mary queen of scots, narrowboat deals, richard III, Special offers

Sep082019

Have you met Abby yet?

Abby is our new marina assistant. Abby joined the company earlier this summer, however she went on leave soon after joining us to take on a volunteer roll as a staff member at the 24th World Scout Jamboree. Back at…Read more ›

Posted in Blog, Staff Tagged with: 24th World Scout Jamboree, marina assistant, Scouting

Sep042019

Autumn Days Afloat Cost Less Midweek

Want to avoid the crowds of a boat trip in summer? Want to save money on the cost of day boat hire? Want to make some memories with family and friends? Then pack yourselves a picnic and come out on…Read more ›

Posted in Blog, Featured articles Tagged with: march adventurer, March Explorer, midweek narrowboat hire, save money on day hire