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Grand Union Canal Market Harborough

Watford Locks
Canal boat hire

Your first time on a canal boat: what to expect

Your first time on a canal boat is the start of a whole new way of travelling — slow, scenic, and full of unexpected joys.Here’s everything you need to know to feel confident and excited as you set off. Setting Off: A Gentle Start to Your First Narrowboat Holiday No Read more…

By Simon Youthed, 2 weeks29 April, 2025 ago
What's it like to holiday on a canal boat
Canal boat hire

Embrace winter’s charm on the canal

Winter on the canals is a true hidden gem, where the beauty of nature and the serenity of the waterways come together to create a magical experience. While most are huddled indoors, you can enjoy the calm of the canals during this season. Here’s why you should consider a narrowboat Read more…

By Simon Youthed, 7 months ago
Union Wharf Marina Market Harborough home of Boutique Narrowboats
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How Boutique Narrowboats began

Some of you will know Aaran and myself as the naïve narrowboat enthusiasts who embarked on a boat restoration back in 2016, only to fall utterly in love with the waterways and decide to launch a one-boat holiday hire company. The Boutique Narrowboats concept was borne out of a love Read more…

By Sharon Peach, 3 years2 July, 2022 ago

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BOUTIQUE NARROWBOATS
UNION WHARF MARINA
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LEICESTERSHIRE
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