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Could You Really Hire a Narrowboat? (Spoiler: Yes, You Absolutely Could)

Have you ever scrolled past a photo of a canal boat gliding through the English countryside and thought, “I’d love to do that, but I wouldn’t know where to start?!” You’re not alone. Most people who fall in love with the idea of a narrowboat holiday assume it’s something you need years of experience for, a special licence, or perhaps inherited skills from your canal boating ancestors, to even attempt it. But really? You need none of those thingsRead more ›

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Hire a Canal Boat for Mothers Day

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 heldRead more ›

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Why Narrowboating is the Perfect Family Holiday

Enjoy beautiful scenery and quality time together, explore new places and learn to steer a boat and work a lock.
Boating appeals to all ages; so everyone can be as active or relaxed as they like.Read more ›

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How to Grab a Springtime Narrowboat Holiday Deal for 2021

Looking for a break on the canals or rivers of England? Want something to look forward to next year? Searching for the best booking deals on the Fenland waterways? Foxboats offer boating holidays on the River Nene and Ouse, nearRead more ›

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Why You Should Hire a Narrowboat for the Day near Ely

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 beRead more ›

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7 Things That Made Narrowboating this Summer so Awesome

Did you miss these seven surprising stories on our blog this summer? Did you read ‘Four Things You Don’t Expect on a Narrowboat Holiday’, or how two intrepid narrowboats overcome algae and other obstacles on the Old Bedford River? StartingRead more ›

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