Narrowboat blog about Cambridge, Ely and the Fenland Waterways

Mar302020

How to Experience Some Great Canal Journeys from Your Own Home

Are you staying at home at the moment? Do you love the British waterways? Want to explore the UK canals from the comfort of your armchair? You may like to revisit Channel 4’s television series, Great Canal Journeys. There is…Read more ›

Tagged with: Adam Henson, channel 4, COVID-19, Great Canal Journeys, Norfolk Broads, Tim and Prunella

Mar122020

Your 2020 Narrowboat Easter Holiday

Spring time is not just about warmer days, daffodils and Easter eggs. For narrowboaters it means the start of the boating season, and on the Fenland waterways it’s time to untie our ropes and get back out there cruising under…Read more ›

Tagged with: Middle Level, narrowboat season start, rive nene, river great ouse, River Nene, Samovar tea house, spring time

Feb292020

How Safe is Your Narrowboat Holiday From Being Fully Booked?

Are you aware of how last-minute plans can affect your holiday costs? Did you know that late booking can ruin your holiday arrangements? Want to know how to protect yourself from disappointment? Read our top three tips to secure your…Read more ›

Tagged with: boat booking, book early, fully booked boating, last minute boating, narrowboat booking tips, staycation uk

Feb212020

The Ultimate Mother’s Day Surprise

Are you looking for a special gift idea this Mothering Sunday? Something more original than flowers or chocolates? Something that she’ll remember for years to come? A family boat trip on the Fenland Waterways could be just what you are…Read more ›

Tagged with: boat trip cambridge, day boat hire, gift voucher, mothers day

Feb082020

Proving the curvature of the earth on the Old Bedford River

Proving the curvature of the earth on the Old Bedford River, Chris Howes explores! From the secure perspective of the 21st Century we all know which camp we belong to, Zetetics or Globularists. No longer do heated arguments rage in…Read more ›

Tagged with: barges, Fenland waterways, old bedford river

Jan242020

Warning: Avoid Valentine’s Holiday Clichés

Romantic getaways to Venice or Paris have become somewhat cliched. You can still push the boat out this year, without sitting in a gondola or climbing the Eiffel Tower. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, let us inspire you with some…Read more ›

Tagged with: avoid honeymoon hotspots, romantic boat trip, romantic holiday, valentines, valentines cambridge

Jan202020

The Top 10 Narrowboat Holiday Ideas for 2020

Are you up for a vibrant music festival this year? Or a quiet retreat cruising under our spectacular Fenland skies? Perhaps you are looking for a budget narrowboat holiday? We have a canal boat holiday to suit every kind of…Read more ›

Tagged with: 10 narrowboat holiday ideas, easter holiday, family holiday, quiet retreat, romantic holiday

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 ›

Tagged with: ely, fenland boating, peterborough

Dec262019

How to Cruise Your Way into Fitness this New Year

Are you now setting goals for the year ahead? Are you feeling really motivated to focus on your health? Do you want to use this New Year to get back in shape? Some time spent on the Fenland waterways could…Read more ›

Tagged with: get fit, get healthy, mooring up, walking towpath, work the canal locks