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RT @itsjamesstewart Temperatures are sizzling which can only mean a hankering for water – my pick of trips afloat for autumn and next year in today's @timestravel thetimes.co.uk/article/25-of-…
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We are in at No.7 'Go Slow in Warwickshire' in @itsjamesstewart @thetimes round-up of the top 25 best boating holidays in Europe #lifesbetterbywater #staycation #canalboat thetimes.co.uk/article/25-of-…
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@CanalRiverTrust has listed 10 free things to do on the waterways #lifesbetterbywater #daysout canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-a… pic.twitter.com/EuXcnYDHSM
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Day boat hire on the canals offers a great family day out on the water. Prices start at £99 per day for a boat for up to 10 people #daysout #lifesbetterbywater drifters.co.uk/enjoy-a-day-ou… pic.twitter.com/bGZ3qsfngM
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RT @CRTBoating Boaters have a really important role in helping us to save water by making sure that all the gates and paddles are closed after use, sharing a lock if possible, and waiting for oncoming boats where appropriate. Thanks in advance for your help with this. pic.twitter.com/YgDbquVdGm
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Act quickly if you want to enjoy a canal boat holiday
/in News /by Debbie LudfordWith the school holidays about to get underway, the Canal & River Trust, the charity that looks after 2,000 miles of waterways across England & Wales, is urging those looking to enjoy a holiday in the slow lane this summer to act quickly with bookings for canal boat holidays enjoying a huge resurgence as people […]
All aboard for Autumn afloat on the canals
/in News /by Debbie LudfordA canal boat holiday is a great way to enjoy the splendid colours of autumn in the hedgerows and trees that line our waterways, as they are dramatically mirrored in the water. There’s plenty of wildlife to spot along the way during the autumn months, including flocks of fieldfare and redwing searching for hawthorn berries, […]
Quirky Canals
/in News /by Debbie LudfordBritain’s 2,000-mile long and 200-year old canal network is a treasure trove of historic structures, many of them quirky and unorthodox. It’s also a haven for wildlife, but not always what you might expect. To celebrate the rich tapestry of canal history and habitat, we’ve put together our Top 10 Quirky Canal Facts: Terrapins – […]
Top 7 cruises into the countryside for narrowboat holiday beginners
/in News /by Debbie LudfordFollowing government guidance, Drifters operators are planning to restart their holidays on 4 July. Our self-drive narrowboat holidays provide a floating holiday home for cruising through the countryside, watching out for wildlife and enjoying walks along towpaths and connecting footpaths along the way. You can take all the supplies you need, and you have the […]
Escape into the countryside afloat
/1 Comment/in News /by Debbie LudfordOur self-drive narrowboat holidays provide a floating holiday home to escape aboard into the countryside, watching out for wildlife and enjoying walks along towpaths and connecting footpaths. You can take all the supplies you need and have the freedom to moor up for the night alongside rural towpaths. From forest bathing in Shropshire to wildlife […]
Drifters boats star in ‘Celebrity Britain by Barge’
/1 Comment/in News /by Debbie LudfordCanals are back on our screens with a new Channel 5 series ‘Celebrity Britain by Barge: Then & Now’. The series began on Friday 14 February, starring Bill Oddie, Anne Diamond, Jennie Bond and Pete Waterman aboard a number of Drifters’ narrowboats. In the first episode, the celebrities travel along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal […]