There are over 35,000 canal boat on Britain’s 3,000-mile inland waterways network. Around 1,000 of these are holiday hire narrowboats. Drifters Waterway Holidays offers the choice of over 550 canal boats for hire. They do so from 45 bases across England, Wales and Scotland. Each year dozens of new boats are added to the fleet. Drifters operate from 45 bases… Continue reading Canal Boat Fleet Adds New Narrowboats for Hire in 2024
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Narrowboat Waterway Holidays in the UK
From rural retreats to vibrant city centres, narrowboat holiday-makers can explore Britain’s peaceful 3,000-mile network of inland waterways. They offer a choice of hundreds of waterside destinations and historic canalside pubs to visit along the way. Drifters Waterway Holidays offers over 550 boats for hire from 45 locations across England, Scotland and Wales. Tuition is included… Continue reading Narrowboat Waterway Holidays in the UK
Westminster Campaign Cruise in support of Britain’s Waterways
The fourth Westminster Campaign Cruise to rally support for Britain’s Waterways is about to commence. Fund Britain’s Waterways Westminster 4th Campaign Cruise is a call to action for the future of our waterways. The call to safeguard Britain’s inland waterways will be heard from the river Thames by those in Westminster. A spectacular flotilla of boats come… Continue reading Westminster Campaign Cruise in support of Britain’s Waterways
Barge Cruise or River Cruise. What is the difference?
What do you think of when you hear the term ‘barge cruising’? Perhaps it conjures up images of self-drive narrowboats dawdling along a canal. And while that is a delightful pastime, hotel barge cruising is somewhat different! If river cruise ships are the waterway equivalents of ocean-going cruise liners, then hotel barges are the superyachts… Continue reading Barge Cruise or River Cruise. What is the difference?
Seven Wonders of the Waterways – perfect Canal Boat Bucket List
The ‘Seven Wonders of the Waterways’ was compiled by Robert Aickman. he was the co-founder of the Inland Waterways Association. His book ‘Know Your Waterways’ was published iover 70 years ago. Now the canal boat company Drifters has added the Falkirk Wheel in Scotland. It make the perfect Canal Boat Holiday ‘Bucket List’ guide for… Continue reading Seven Wonders of the Waterways – perfect Canal Boat Bucket List
Springtime on Britains Inland Waterways
Britain’s beautiful inland waterways are a great place to visit in the Springtime. This when the countryside is bursting into new life. Blossom covers hedges and waterside trees. There are birds busy rearing their young. And lambs playing in the fields and bluebells in waterside woodlands. Springtime is a great time to be on the water. Drifters… Continue reading Springtime on Britains Inland Waterways
Ye Olde Swan – A campsite and pub combo
Fancy a campsite based on an island surrounded by the River Thames and just a short stumble from Ye Olde Swan a cosy pub? If you’re a happy-go-lucky kinda camper who enjoys the craic of a lively pub as much as the countryside scenery, then head on up to Oxfordshire and check in at the… Continue reading Ye Olde Swan – A campsite and pub combo
Inland Boating Returns to London Boat Show in 2018
Back for its 64th year, the London Boat Show returns in January 2018 showcasing yachts and on-water experiences. The new slimmed down five day show will incorporate a section dedicated to Inland Boating This is the first time in many years that the Show has showcased narrowboats and inland boating holidays with an imposing, dedicated… Continue reading Inland Boating Returns to London Boat Show in 2018