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 ›
Narrowboat blog about Cambridge, Ely and the Fenland Waterways
Apr042021
As Ely hosts the Boat Race looking at the course on the Ely Ouse.
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 ›
Mar242021
Why Easter is the Best Time to Book Your Narrowboat Holiday
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 ›
Mar152021
How to Get Top Author’s ‘Nature Cure’ on a Narrowboat Holiday
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 ›
Tagged with: lift low mood, nature cure, recover from depression, richard mabey, walking east anglia, Wicken Fen
Mar012021
Can I Book a Narrowboat Holiday for 2021?
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 ›
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 ›
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