Yorkshire is home to some of the most picturesque canals in the UK, including the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and the Calder & Hebble Navigation. These waterways wind their way through diverse landscapes, from rolling countryside to bustling cities, offering breathtaking views at every turn. To celebrate the beautiful waterways of Yorkshire, we’ve put together […]
Stephanie Spencer from Yours.co.uk has reviewed her recent Drifters press trip. She set out with her husband and two friend from our Braunston base, on the Grand Union Canal in Northamptonshire. Stephanie describes the boat and the facilities on board, tuition, journey and pubs they visited. And says it’s ‘a fantastic holiday whether for a […]
Why not head to one of the Seven Wonders of the Waterways on your next canal boat holiday. The list of the ‘Seven Wonders of the Waterways’ was compiled 66 years ago by Robert Aickman. He was the co-founder of the Inland Waterways Association (IWA). These amazing structures are still functioning today and make great […]
Britain’s canals and rivers are full of biodiversity. To celebrate #EarthDay2024 we’ve published a guide to the best narrowboat holidays for wildlife spotting. Cruising gently through the countryside, you can enjoy spotting anything from ducks, moorhens, swans and dragonflies, to kingfishers, otters, bats and water voles. Even in city centres, waterways provide safe havens for […]
Drifters offers day boat hire from 20 places in England and Wales, offering the chance to enjoy a family day out boating on the canals. Prices start at just £10 per person. Boats range in size and can accommodate between eight and 12 people. Full tuition is included so if you are new to narrow […]
Canals meander through some of Britain’s best loved countryside, and there are places where you can explore bluebell woods on a canal boat holiday. The UK is home to almost half the world’s bluebells, and they are one of the nation’s favourite wildflowers. Native bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) are an ancient woodland indicator. The Woodland Trust […]
There’s a great choice of castle to visit on a narrowboat holiday. From prison cells and dungeon tours, to ramparts and banqueting halls, Britain’s beautiful castles bring history to life. Here are our top five castles to visit on a narrow boat holiday: 1. Explore the 18th century prison cells at Oxford Castle & Prison […]
Our beautiful canals take you through some of Britain’s best loved countryside, offering perfect bank holiday rural retreats. There are places to moor up your canal boat in quiet backwaters. And the chance to visit historic country pubs and farm shops. Here’s a list of our top 5 bank holiday boating rural retreats: 1. Napton, […]
We’ve launched a new electric day boat at Hilperton on the Kennet & Avon Canal in Wiltshire. The 36ft ‘Great Day’ narrowboat accommodates up to ten people and 2024 day hire prices start at £99. The boat has a toilet, indoor and outdoor seating and a kitchen area with induction hob, sink and microwave. So […]
Britain’s beautiful 3,000-mile network of inland waterways weaves through the countryside into some of our best-loved towns and cities. To celebrate the forthcoming May bank holidays, we’ve published a guide to our most popular city breaks you can do on a short break: Worcester This beautiful Cathedral City on the River Severn is connected to […]