A weekend boating from Stockton

September 15, 2025/in News/by Debbie Ludford

Holidaying on the Grand Union Canal in Warwickshire and Northamptonshire

Suzanne Jones (AKA The Travel Bunny) has reviewed her weekend boating from Stockton. She and her husband travelled aboard the 50ft narrowboat Madeleine, with accommodation for up to four people.

They set off from our canal boat hire base at Stockton Top Lock Marina, on the Grand Union Canal in Warwickshire. It was their first canal boat holiday. Suzanne’s article reviews the tuition she received and experience of learning how to steer the boat and work the locks.

Her review includes information about the route, where they moored for the night and pubs they visited. These included the Admiral Nelson in Brauston and the Folly at Napton-on-the-Hill. She also describes the facilities on board and the people they met along the way.

You can read Suzanne’s full review on the Travel Bunny website here.

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