Image: Gyles and Sheila travel the Lea Navigation, visiting the former Royal Gunpowder Mills and tackling their first manual locks before travelling up the Thames – Nov 2020. Credit: Deposit Photos 318706968. Great Canal Journeys cruises forward into 2021 with…Read more ›
Great news! We’re back open for boat hire, mooring customers and the workshop, and we’re looking forward to seeing some familiar faces, and meeting some new people this spring and summer (at a safe social distance!) As the UK slowly…Read more ›
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 ›
Are you a fan of churches or chocolate? Bunnies or spring flowers? And narrowboat holidays? As springtime approaches let Easter inspire your holiday plans by planning a canal boat route that includes chocolates, churches and newborn spring animals and waterfowl.…Read more ›
Can exploring a new rural landscape rescue you from a mental health crisis? Maybe. Richard Mabey’s book ‘Nature Cure’, describes his recovery from severe depression through walking, watching and writing about the Eastern region’s beautiful landscapes. Richard Mabey is…Read more ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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