17th December 2015
10 canal side pubs to escape the winter weather
Nothing beats mooring up and quenching your thirst in a cosy pub after a day on the waterways – especially on a cold, winter day. Here are ten of our favourite places to eat and…
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15th December 2015
15 fabulous photos from the Regent’s canal
The Regent’s canal is one of London’s best kept secrets. Often hidden by the city’s surrounding buildings – it is home to a patchwork of urban architecture and peaceful scenery. A quick search of Instagram…
8th December 2015
Canal History & Heritage: The Foxton Inclined Plane
Our network of over 2,000 miles of navigable waterways boasts an incredible heritage dating back to when the canals played a huge part in the day-to-day life of industrial Britain. Sadly, much of this architectural…
1st December 2015
12 seasonal sights on the Llangollen canal
The Llangollen or ‘The Welsh’ as it is sometimes known is arguably one of the most beautiful canals in Britain, particularly at this time of year. The vibrant colours and the breathtaking feats of engineering…
26th November 2015
10 ways to beat the winter weather
While life on a canal boat can often be idyllic for much of the year, it can be less so when the winter months arrive with their freezing temperatures, pitch darkness by five o’clock and…
20th November 2015
Boaters win Thames licence case
Boats which are moored on marinas off the Thames and never go out onto the river are not required to be registered (licensed) with the Environment Agency, a court has ruled.
19th November 2015
Boat Test: Braidbar Boats
Mirabilis means amazing, wondrous or remarkable, which pretty much sums up Abbi and Graham Roper’s new life on board their boat.
3rd November 2015
The Boat Test: a small boat with big ideas
What started off as a day-boat soon turned into an attractive short boat with a very ingenous seating area at the bow
27th October 2015
Canal Boat’s guide to buying a boat
Top tips for buying a canal boat
27th October 2015
Heating on narrowboats
The nights are getting darker and the weather is getting colder and it is time to get that heating on. We answer some of your burning questions about heating systems on narrowboats.
23rd October 2015
Scottish Traditional Boat Festival bans bananas
The Scottish Traditional Boat Festival took drastic measures to ensure there were no slip-ups this year…
