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Why an April Narrowboat Holiday is the Perfect Spring Getaway

March 22, 2025

Escape to the waterways this spring with a narrowboat holiday! April and May are the perfect time to cruise through peaceful Fenland landscapes, spot wildlife, and enjoy cosy stops at waterside pubs.
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The Lover’s Guide to the Fen Waterways

February 6, 2025

Think: Scenic views, cosy pub lunches, and strolling hand in hand along cobbled streets, absorbing the history, the best sights and the best photo opportunities, with someone you love.Read more ›

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A Year in the Life of Fox Narrowboats

January 20, 2025

From day trips celebrating special occasions, to living aboard, and ghost-hunting by canal boat, there’s never a dull moment on the Fenland waterways.Read more ›

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New: Skippered Cambridgeshire River Trips on a Canal Boat

May 30, 2024

Excerpt: Enjoy the poetry of a skippered boat trip this summer, along the unique and scenic Fenland waterways in Cambridgeshire.Read more ›

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Hire a Canal Boat for Mothers Day

March 5, 2024

Why not make Mothering Sunday extra special this year by suggesting that her favourite family members get together for a memorable daytrip to March, in Cambridgeshire? Mothers’ Day and Mothering Sunday are actually two separate things, although they are held…Read more ›

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This Valentines Offer is a Romantic Idea for Couples

February 14, 2024

Save 10% on 2024 day hires Quiet rural moorings and historic waterside pubs make narrowboat day hire the perfect romantic getaway. Fox Boats offer day boat hire near Ely and Cambridge for up to ten people, on the March Adventurer…Read more ›

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How to Make a Narrowboat Holiday Your Best Holiday Ever

December 15, 2023

Our top five tips for planning a canal boat holiday on the Fenland waterways, including what to bring and who to bring! Dress code about the galley and the crew.Read more ›

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The Ultimate Guide to a Memorable Family Narrowboat Holiday

July 26, 2023

Is a narrowboat holiday suitable for your family? What safety tips do you need to know? What’s different about Fox Narrowboats?Read more ›

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Narrowboat Holidays: All You Need to Know

July 4, 2023

Are you new to a narrowboat holiday? We answer a few questions about getting afloat. Find out about places to go, about driving the boat and what it’s like on board the boat. Get free of the routine and explore the hidden beauty the Fens has to offer. Read more ›

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