Is it wise to book a canal boat holiday for this year? Here’s our advice for you, if you’re struggling to decide whether to make any plans for a waterways getaway this summer. Many of us are really feeling the…Read more ›
Narrowboat blog about Cambridge, Ely and the Fenland Waterways
Feb152021
Why Booking a Narrowboat is the Perfect Romantic Break
The government has recently advised against booking a summer holiday abroad this summer, and discussed introducing quarantine hotels. Meanwhile, Valentine’s Day has just gone by and many of us are thinking of creative ways to surprise our partners; and yet…Read more ›
Jan252021
Get Ready to Go Canal Boating (Even if You’ve Never Done It)
Are you new to narrowboating? Are you planning your first canal boat holiday? Do you want to be well-prepared before you set off? Let us share a few insider secrets that every new boater should know. These simple safety tips…Read more ›
Jan042021
How a Narrowboat Holiday Can Improve Your Mental Health
Have you been experiencing anxiety? Are you suffering from low-mood? Have the events of 2020 left you feeling isolated? You are not alone. The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated many common mental health problems in the UK population, leading to concerns…Read more ›
Dec072020
This Christmas: Buy it Off a Boat! (Gift Guide)
Photo: RCTA Roving Canal Traders (top.left), WendyBsfloatingartgallery (bottom+middle), nancymoo-22 ebay (right) After the recent lockdown it’s now more important than ever to support the small businesses and communities around us this festive season. By celebrating canal-based businesses and the products…Read more ›
Nov282020
What’s it Like to Actually Steer a Narrowboat?
Are you new to narrowboating? Are you wondering if it’s difficult to learn the ropes? Will you be nervous about turning the boat, or mooring? “Don’t worry. It will definitely be OK” When somebody asks me what it’s like to…Read more ›
Nov182020
TVs Great Canal Journeys Has Two New Skippers
Do you dream of going on great canal journeys? Are you stuck at home when you’d rather be boating? Fancy living vicariously through the travels of others? You may like to check out Channel 4’s new series of Great Canal…Read more ›
Tagged with: Canal Boating TV, Celebrity Gogglebox, channel 4, Great Canal Journeys, Narrowboat TV, Tim & Pru
Oct302020
Warning: Haunted Forests and Spooky Woods
Imagine the mist swirling around your ankles, and the sound of twigs mysteriously cracking behind you… You turn around, but there’s nobody there! As I write this on Halloween weekend, I am reminded that woods can be scary places sometimes.…Read more ›
Oct192020
How to Grab a Springtime Narrowboat Holiday Deal for 2021
Looking for a break on the canals or rivers of England? Want something to look forward to next year? Searching for the best booking deals on the Fenland waterways? Foxboats offer boating holidays on the River Nene and Ouse, near…Read more ›
Oct162020
Chief Executives Response to Middle Level licencing charges.
Middle Level Commissioners Chief Executive Officer David Thomas shares his response to the Cambridgeshire Times newspaper with us following enquiries by local MP Stephen Barclay. “I was aware that there are a number of boaters who are not happy with…Read more ›
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