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 ›
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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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Dec162019
Fenland Formation & Historic Highlights
Fenland Coverage The fens spreads out over an area of approximately 1500 square miles (3900 sq. km), mainly Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire and a small section of Norfolk. The area is well known for its biodiversity and geodiversity. Most of the…Read more ›
Dec132019
The Ultimate Canal Boater’s Christmas Gift Guide
If you and your family love canal boats and narrowboating, take the pressure off of this year’s Christmas shopping and check out these unusual stocking fillers and gift ideas for your loved ones. We’ve done the research and all of…Read more ›
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 ›
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