The lady at the tiller, faithful dog by her side, calmly pulls alongside and wanders casually down the gunwale to fill us up with fuel. We talk of dogs and the rain, but are all happy to see brighter skies moving in our direction.Read more ›
I know that whatever stretch we find ourselves on, there will still be magic: delightful dawn choruses to wake me in the morning, ducklings darting around after mum in a cacophony of continual yet endearing quacking, grasses and wildflowers billowing along the towpath, and finally a feeling of warmth penetrating the windows.Read more ›
Ever wondered if your cat could trade the sofa for the deck of a narrowboat? From towpath adventures to roof-top sunbathing, boat cats are living their best nine lives. Whether you’re a wannabe liveaboard or dreaming of the purr-fect holiday, here’s everything you need to know about cats who call the canals home.Read more ›
You might not agree but I think there is a romance to sink washes and basic meals cooked on the fire…and if you’re lucky enough to work from your boaty home, it can feel like permission to switch off, hunker down and forget about the world ‘out there’.Read more ›
Now I know some of you might be cross at me for mentioning Christmas, but if you’re trying to be more sensitive to sustainability and aiming to make a lesser impact this year, then I encourage you to look out for the first frost and then go in search of the beautiful purple jewels abundant in our hedgerows.Read more ›
With endless towpaths that mean miles of walking, cruising time that inspires chilling out, and long summer evenings lounging on the front deck or dark nights cosied up in front of the fire; what’s not to like for our four-legged friends?Read more ›
Mindfulness is not just an individual pastime, but also a way of being within the community; both human and animal, and keeping our canals as a place where we can all be sure of a tranquil environment is perhaps more necessary now than ever.Read more ›
Allowing children time to nurture their own plants develops patience, not to mention fills them with a sense of awe when they get to see the magic of the earth in action.Read more ›
Before you set off, take a look at this unofficial guide packed with real tips from seasoned boaters. From managing locks to keeping dogs safe on board, this is the advice big hire companies don’t usually tell you—brought to you by the friendly Fox Narrowboats team. Find out what you really need to know before your first cruise.Read more ›
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