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Blog Archives
Mar282026
The Best Narrowboat Holiday for a Group of Friends
Dreaming of slow mornings on the water, countryside cruising with friends, and evenings spent beside riverside pubs? A narrowboat holiday offers the perfect mix of relaxation, adventure, and shared memories. From steering tips to packing advice and the best Fenland routes to explore, here’s everything you need to plan the ultimate canal getaway together.Read more ›
Feb012026
Looking Toward Spring
Each morning the air tastes fresher and I feel more at peace as I lay still listening to the chaffinch who visits the window feeder or watch the moorhens as they scurry in and out of their nest. The world comes alive all around me and somehow, the quiet cocoon that winter can be, makes me even more aware of each minuscule change.Read more ›
Jan162024
The Six Best Things We Learned About Narrowboating Last Year
Want to banish the winter blues, book a romantic break, or learn about living on a canal boat? Then check out the highlights from last year’s narrowboat blog.Read more ›
Dec152023
How to Make a Narrowboat Holiday Your Best Holiday Ever
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 ›
Jul042023
Narrowboat Holidays: All You Need to Know
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 ›
Feb102023
Your Perfect 2023 Narrowboat Holiday Destination
Should you book your 2023 holiday now to avoid increasing prices? Read more about Ely; a charming cathedral city, for a holiday destination that won’t break the bank.Read more ›
Dec042021
How to Plan a Narrowboat Holiday
Credit: Fox Narrowboats Now that the weather is getting colder it has inspired me to start browsing the internet for some holiday ideas for next year! If you’re new to exploring the Fenland waterways you may like to use the…Read more ›
Dec182015
5 Surprising Rewards of Choosing a Cambridge Boating Holiday
If you’ve never tried a boating holiday on the Fenland Waterways you may discover a number of unexpected benefits that make it a little different from your average canal boat holiday. Among Cambridgeshire’s attractive villages and cities is an impressive…Read more ›
Nov292015
How to Plan a Narrowboat Holiday That Your Family Will Love
Narrowboat holidays and barge holidays offer beautiful scenery, freedom and quality time together. You also get to avoid the airport queues and discover our English traditions, heritage, folk art, and feats of engineering. If you want to avoid the usual…Read more ›
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