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 ›
Narrowboat blog about Cambridge, Ely and the Fenland Waterways
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 ›
Oct162020
3 Good Guide Websites to the Fens and its Future
Visit the Cambridgeshire Fens the official guide The Great Fen Website, what to see and how to support the project Fens For The Future an in depth website about Fenland restoration There are many people moving out of the cities…Read more ›
Sep272020
Secrets of the Middle Level Waterways
Image: Holme Fen – Silver Birch Woodland – By Wehh* There’s nothing like a canal boat holiday for getting away from it all, and there’s nothing like The Middle Level in Cambridgeshire, for getting even further away from it all,…Read more ›
Aug152020
Canal Boating on a Budget
Are you looking for a good holiday deal? Struggling to budget when the future is uncertain? Want to take a safe trip within your own social bubble? A narrowboat staycation is the ideal choice for these unpredictable times. A staycation…Read more ›
Aug102020
The Magic of Autumn Canal Boating
Want to avoid the crowds typical of a boat holiday in summer? Want to save money on the cost of your narrowboat holiday? Want to make some great memories with your family or friends? Then pack your cosiest jumpers, and…Read more ›
Jul242020
5 Memorable Things to See on a Day Boat Trip
Want to get away from it all, but have no time for a holiday? Then grab your nearest and dearest and take a day trip from March to Upwell, through the Middle Levels in Cambridgeshire. Getting up close to nature,…Read more ›
Jul222020
How to Read Narrowboat Books Without Actually Buying Any
Want to discover new books without leaving your home? Want to try before you buy, at no cost to you? Heard about eBooks, but are unfamiliar with the technology? This simple guide to using Google Books could be the answer…Read more ›
Jun282020
Your Guide to Narrowboating in the New Normal
Is it safe? Where can we go? And will the pubs be open?! So many questions! We’re happy to be open again, currently offering day boat hire for groups following government guidelines. We are also now taking bookings for…Read more ›
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Jun262020
Holidays 2020: Narrowboat Staycations to Go Ahead
Britain is really looking forward to a break this summer. So while the tourist industry continues to take bookings for hotels, B&Bs, and campsites, we are pleased to be able to offer safe bubbles of accommodation for you and your…Read more ›
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ely
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