Was summer your busiest time at work?

Want to save money by booking in advance?

Are you searching for early-bird cheap narrowboat deals?

Our online narrowboat holiday offers could be just what you’re looking for.

For seasonal businesses summer can be the busiest time; and those working in hospitality can rarely take a break at that time. If your profession means you cannot take a holiday during the summer months, then at this time of year you may be beginning to think about relaxing. Plan ahead for the spring time and get in early to save money. You can get up to 10% off our narrowboat holidays when you book online, and our prices include fuel, and a damage waiver. You can search for all our special offers from April onwards: SPECIAL OFFERS.

Our luxury narrowboats can be hired for weekend, midweek or week breaks as well as holidays up to 14 nights. We also have two boats for day hire which take up to 10 people.

Popular holiday routes with Fox Narrowboats are a cruise to Ely, Cambridge or Peterborough. However, if you want to travel a little further afield we recommend visiting the ancient village of Fotheringhay, by cruising through the Middle Levels on to the pretty River Nene.

The Nene is one of the UK’s quieter rivers, connecting the east of England to the rest of the waterway network. Known for its stunning countryside and attractive villages your journey will take you past ancient mills and thatched cottages. With the Nene you have to think a little more carefully about where to attempt a bankside mooring. (You may like: The 3 Best Moorings When Narrowboating on the Nene.) Your journey to Fotheringhay will take you through Ferry Meadows Country Park. Stop in Peterborough to visit the nostalgic Nene Valley Railway and take a trip on a steam train. Fox Route 4 – Ferry Meadows to Fotheringhay is a 12 hour return trip; an extension to trip number three.

This attractive village has a lot of history including ancient castles and famous monarchs. Richard III was born here in 1452, and in 1587 Mary Queen of Scots was beheaded in the castle. So when her son, James I, came to the throne in 1603 he had it demolished, and today only a few stones and the castle mound survive. The first castle here was built in 1100 and the second in the 14th century.

The Church of St Mary and All Saints is an impressive 15^th century church noted for containing a mausoleum to leading members of the Yorkist dynasty of the Wars of the Roses.

A local farmer charges for mooring in Fotheringhay, and the dog-friendly village pub, The Falcon is worth a visit for food, log fires, and fresh flowers. There is a beautiful garden and orangery overlooking the church.

You are sure to enjoy the journey to Fotheringhay, travelling in style on one of our comfortable narrowboats. Before leaving our hire boat marina you will be fully trained as a narrowboat steerer, and one of our qualified instructors will explain how to operate the locks.

Check availability for spring: SPECIAL OFFERS.

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1. Book Now for Spring 2016

If you’ve previously tried a canal boat break in the summer, this year you might like to benefit from the best prices by booking now for spring. A spring narrowboat holiday means that the waterways are less busy, the wildlife are awakening from hibernation and new baby animals and waterfowl are born. Trees blossom and daffodils, primroses and other English flowers unique to the season will brighten your cruise. Also, it’s lovely to have cygnets and ducklings as visitors to your boat. Check out When Swans are Your Neighbours: What You Need to Know. (However, since I wrote that article I have learned that in spring it is best not to feed swans, ducks and geese as their natural diet is best for them.)

2. Try Day Boat Hire

Day boat hire is a wonderfully low-cost way to relax on our beautiful waterways, taking in the scenery and wildlife. With lots of room at the front and rear of the narrowboat everyone can be outside. Our day hire narrowboat has a galley, dinette, toilet and seating for 10 people. It’s an economical alternative to booking a narrowboat holiday, and only 90 minutes from London by train. Book a day boat hire online.

3. Book Online

To get the best deals you can book a canal boat spring break online, it’s easy and may save you time and money.

4. Book Travel Tickets in Advance

You won’t need your car on a narrowboat holiday so some people choose to arrive by train. Rail operators offer quite good deals if you book 12 weeks in advance. Search for tickets to March.

5. All Inclusive Prices

At Foxboats our all-in price includes hire, damage waiver, fuel and gas. An all-inclusive pricing policy makes it easier to budget for your holiday.

More Choice

Our phones are busy in Spring with boats booking up fast, so if you have a particular boat in mind, or a particular date for your holiday then reserve your most suitable boat now to avoid disappointment.

Book Early

Be ahead of the rest; it’s not too early to think about it! There are lots of advantages to planning in advance. The best priced deals are often the first to go so save money by booking your 2016 canal boat holiday early.

Special Offer.

All season 20% off Platinum Fox and Urban Fox booked before 29th February 2016

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