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Narrowboating & Route History Of The Middle Level Towns

October 14, 2023

Travel back in time with Chris Howes our Fenland Waterways expert. He covers the history of the waterways running through the market towns of March, Ramsey & Whittlesey and provides up to date mooring and whats on. Discover old photos of a floating church.Read more ›

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Fascinating New Interactive Fens Waterways Map for Narrowboaters

September 1, 2023

The new Fox Narrowboats waterways map is now live, and includes images, icons and highlights so that you can always find what you want, when you want it.Read more ›

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Six Stunning Moorings on the Middle Level

September 25, 2021

Our hire boat base in March is ideally situated for exploring the Middle Level by narrowboat. This is a fascinating interconnected waterway which will take you through the idyllic riverside villages of Upwell and Outwell on your way to The…Read more ›

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Lockdown Easing Means Hope for Holidays

April 12, 2021

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 ›

5 Memorable Things to See on a Day Boat Trip

July 24, 2020

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 ›

What’s in a name ?

January 3, 2020

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 ›

The Wisbech to Upwell Tram Projects

November 8, 2019

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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Top 3 Romantic Destinations on the Fenland Waterways

April 6, 2019

Are you planning to surprise your loved one this spring? Looking for something different to the usual ideas, gifts, hotels and breaks? Want to avoid staying in an overbooked hotel with dozens of other couples? The answer is to book…Read more ›

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Why You Should Hire a Narrowboat for the Day near Ely

July 13, 2018

Do you live in Peterborough, Wisbech, Ely or Huntingdon? Want to get together with some friends and family? Have you thought about hiring a narrowboat, just for a day? A relaxing boat trip on the Cambridge river network could be…Read more ›

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