Sarah Baxter & Paul Bloomfield explore ‘Travel in a Brave New World’ in their ‘Travel Bubbles’ article. This includes ‘Hope floats’ domestic holidays on the canals.
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Caroline Hendrie suggests winter cruising on the canals in ‘Cast off for a tranquil potter along England’s waterways’
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Liz Kavanagh reviews her first narrowboat holiday, travelling along the Union Canal in Scotland in her article ‘Who needs wheels! Boats for beginners’.
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Clare at Mudpie Fridays offers ’10 Tips for your first narrowboat break with kids’. She and her family took a canal boat holiday on the Kennet & Avon Canal.
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‘Canal boat holidays: The best UK routes, from the Norfolk Broads to Welsh waterways’ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/cruises/river-cruises/best-canal-boat-holidays-uk-yorkshire-wales-norfolk-broads-scotland/
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’30 great adventures by boat’ James Stewart https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/30-great-boating-adventures-9z2hwmvk9
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‘Live, Learn & Relax – narrowboat cruising in Shropshire’
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‘A Tiller…The Fun Stop off at beautiful villages during a narrowboat trip along Midland canals’ https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/12346656/stop-off-at-beautiful-villages-during-a-narrowboat-trip-along-midland-canals/
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‘A cruise with a difference: an inside look/barge tour of my 6-8 person Aquatic Warbler narrowboat’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mmx69LQSv0
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‘The ripple effect: a leisurely boating break in Shropshire’ https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/jul/29/narrowboat-boating-break-shropshire-union-canal-uk-wildlife
‘The best of England’s 34 glorious Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/england/articles/areas-of-natural-beauty/
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‘Why travel far for a holiday? Enjoy the River Ouse on your doorstep’ https://insidecambs.co.uk/2020/07/22/why-travel-far-for-a-holiday-enjoy-the-river-ouse-on-your-doorstep/
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‘Canal boat family holiday review – we take our children on a 67 foot barge’ on the Llangollen Canal https://thefamilyholidayguide.co.uk/canal-boat-holiday/
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‘Water-way to holiday. Narrowboat hirers overwhelmingly recommend boating holidays on Britain’s beautiful inland waterways’
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Wanderlust Magazine, November 2020
/in Press /by Debbie LudfordSarah Baxter & Paul Bloomfield explore ‘Travel in a Brave New World’ in their ‘Travel Bubbles’ article. This includes ‘Hope floats’ domestic holidays on the canals.
Wanderlust Magazine, November 2020
/in Press /by Debbie LudfordDebbie Walker lists the ‘Top 10 Canal Boat adventures for beginners’
Wanderlust Magazine, November 2020
/in Press /by Debbie LudfordIn ‘Tales from the Riverbank’ Lyn Hughes reviews her first narrowboat holiday on the Oxford Canal
Daily Telegraph online, 28 October 2020
/in Press /by Debbie LudfordEmma Cooke and Paul Miles explore ‘Canal boat holidays: the best UK routes, from the Avon Ring to Welsh waterways’
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/cruises/river-cruises/best-canal-boat-holidays-uk-yorkshire-wales-norfolk-broads-scotland/
OK! Magazine, 27 October 2020
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Ghostly goings on’ lists the spookiest places along the canals
The Mail on Sunday, 25 October 2020
/in Press /by Debbie LudfordCaroline Hendrie suggests winter cruising on the canals in ‘Cast off for a tranquil potter along England’s waterways’
Daily Express, 24 October 2020
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Popular haunts – brave ghosts, ghouls and walking spirits on our canals – if you dare’
Southsea Wanderer, 24 October 2020
/in Press /by Debbie LudfordThe Southsea Wander published a list of ‘5 Winter Canal Cruises’.
http://www.southseawanderer.co.uk/5-winter-canal-cruises/
The Sunday Post, 18 October 2020
/in Press /by Debbie LudfordLiz Kavanagh reviews her first narrowboat holiday, travelling along the Union Canal in Scotland in her article ‘Who needs wheels! Boats for beginners’.
The Times, 17 October 2020
/in Press /by Debbie LudfordHelen Ochyra picks the ’25 best autumn breaks in the UK’ including ‘Canal cruising in Warwickshire’
Mudpie Fridays, 14 October 2020
/in Press, Uncategorized /by Debbie LudfordClare at Mudpie Fridays offers ’10 Tips for your first narrowboat break with kids’. She and her family took a canal boat holiday on the Kennet & Avon Canal.
https://mudpiefridays.com/2020/10/14/10-tips-for-your-first-narrowboat-break-with-kids/
The Saturday Express Magazine, 10 October 2020
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘A new world on the waterways’ reviews a Drifters canal boat holiday on the Kennet & Avon Canal
‘Dream destinations close to home’
‘A raft of activities’
‘Well-earned indulgence’
‘Half Term Deals’
‘Canal boat holidays: The best UK routes, from the Norfolk Broads to Welsh waterways’ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/cruises/river-cruises/best-canal-boat-holidays-uk-yorkshire-wales-norfolk-broads-scotland/
‘Our first stay on a narrowboat’ https://mudpiefridays.com/2020/09/15/our-first-stay-on-a-narrowboat/
‘UK Autumn Adventures’ https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/other/uk-autumn-adventures-hotel-experiences-and-things-to-do-in-october-and-half-term/ar-BB191p5o
‘A week away canal boating’ https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/12620287/take-the-slow-lane-narrow-boating-in-oxfordshire-with-your-family/
‘Getaway Canal Knowledge’
‘Getaway Canal Knowledge’
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‘Can a family holiday really be stress-free?’ https://www.loveexploring.com/news/98895/family-canal-boat-holiday-uk
‘Places to stay in the UK over October half-term’ https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/aug/19/places-to-stay-in-the-uk-over-october-half-term
‘Locky Stars’
’30 great adventures by boat’ James Stewart https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/30-great-boating-adventures-9z2hwmvk9
‘Live, Learn & Relax – narrowboat cruising in Shropshire’
‘A Tiller…The Fun Stop off at beautiful villages during a narrowboat trip along Midland canals’ https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/12346656/stop-off-at-beautiful-villages-during-a-narrowboat-trip-along-midland-canals/
‘A cruise with a difference: an inside look/barge tour of my 6-8 person Aquatic Warbler narrowboat’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mmx69LQSv0
‘First time on a narrowboat holiday’ Grand Union Canal http://pageturner-v2.propertylogic.net/gpea08
‘The ripple effect: a leisurely boating break in Shropshire’ https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/jul/29/narrowboat-boating-break-shropshire-union-canal-uk-wildlife
‘The best of England’s 34 glorious Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/england/articles/areas-of-natural-beauty/
‘Summer Days Out, We’re good to go’
‘Why travel far for a holiday? Enjoy the River Ouse on your doorstep’ https://insidecambs.co.uk/2020/07/22/why-travel-far-for-a-holiday-enjoy-the-river-ouse-on-your-doorstep/
https://www.ruraltravelguide.co.uk/experiences/2020/5/14/drifters-waterway-holidays-experience-nationwide?rq=canal
‘Time to Explore Route Canals’
‘All Aboard for Autumn Afloat on the canals’
’20 brilliant days out’
‘Unlocking the beauty of Britain’s Waterways’
‘When it’s time to cruise again, think small’
‘Canal boat family holiday review – we take our children on a 67 foot barge’ on the Llangollen Canal https://thefamilyholidayguide.co.uk/canal-boat-holiday/
‘The prettiest canal boat holidays as UK demand soars’
‘Reborn on the 4th July’
‘Where can I go on holiday?’
‘Canal boat holidays in UK to restart on July 4 – here’s why they’re the ‘perfect getaway’
‘Staycation Nation: 10 best back-to-nature UK breaks’
‘The Best canal routes in the UK’
‘Canal boat holidays UK: the best routes on waterways in the UK revealed’
‘The Best of England’s 34 glorious Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty’
‘Oh to be in England’
‘Best of Britain: 10 great summer holiday ideas’
‘Love Holidays’
‘Fill your narrowboat rucksack wisely’
‘Alternative Italy’
‘Travel Doctor Your coronavirus dilemmas’
‘Spring Breaks – Canal Cruise in Warwickshire’
‘Water-way to holiday. Narrowboat hirers overwhelmingly recommend boating holidays on Britain’s beautiful inland waterways’
’50 Brilliant Breaks for Happy Families’
‘Havin it barge’
‘Winter Hollydays’
‘British Winter Breaks’ Worcester & Birmingham Canal
‘Canal Christmas’ Travel Notes
‘10 of Britain’s most nostalgic adventures’ – ‘No.9 Tight Squeeze’
‘Streams like a dream – gone floating’
‘10 of Britain’s most nostalgic adventures’ – ‘No.9 Tight Squeeze’