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A canal boat holiday from Braunston
/in News, Press /by Debbie LudfordStephanie Spencer from Yours.co.uk has reviewed her recent Drifters press trip.
She set out with her husband and two friends 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 couple, a group or a family.’
You can read Stephanie’s full review here https://www.yours.co.uk/leisure/travel/drifters-waterway-holidays-barge-trip-review/
City AM, 9 April 2024
/in Press /by Debbie LudfordCity AM, 9 April, ‘Canalside Capers’
Sophie Ibbotson reviews her Drifters canal boat holiday setting off from Wootton Wawen on the Stratford Canal and visiting Stratford-upon-Avon
City AM (pagesuite.com)
Explore Magazine, 24 February 2024
/in Press /by Debbie LudfordExplore magazine, 24 February 2024 ‘Navigating the Thames – and teens – comes with unexpected challenges’
Daniel Scott from Australia’s Explore Magazine reviews a Drifters family canal boat holiday on the River Thames in Oxfordshire:
Family narrowboat adventure on River Thames | Explore Travel
The Irish Post, 20 January 2024
/in Press /by Debbie LudfordIrish Post, 20 Jan 2024 ‘Unlocking canal bliss’
James Ruddy lists Drifters top 8 canal boat holiday waterway wonder ‘bucket list’ destinations:
Unlocking canal bliss — holidaying aboard a narrowboat | The Irish Post
The Howorths, 3 January 2024
/in Press /by Debbie LudfordThe Howorths, 3 Jan 2024 ‘Seven Wonders of the Waterways – perfect canal boat bucket list’
Michael Howorth published a guide to the Seven Wonders of the Waterways in England and Wales:
Seven Wonders of the Waterways – perfect Canal Boat Bucket List – The Howorths
The Howorths, 1 January 2024
/in Press /by Debbie LudfordThe Howorths, 1 Jan 2024 ‘Springtime on Britain’s inland waterways’
Michael Howorth published a guide to Drifters top 8 spring time canal boat holidays:
Springtime on Britains Inland Waterways – The Howorths
The Howorths, 16 November 2023
/in Press /by Debbie LudfordThe Howorths, travel writing and photography, 16 November 2023
Michael Howorth lists some of the most popular narrowboat holidays on canals in the UK:
Narrowboat Waterway Holidays in the UK – The Howorths
DRIFTTravel.com, 2 January 2024
/in Press /by Debbie LudfordDRIFTTravel.com, 2 January 2024 ‘Canal Boat Holiday ‘Bucket List’ Guide’
DRIFTTravel.com published a guide to 8 canal boat holiday bucket list destinations in England, Scotland and Wales.
Canal Boat Holiday ‘Bucket List’ Guide (drifttravel.com)
Love Travelling, 8 December 2023
/in Press /by Debbie LudfordLove Travelling, 8 December 2023 ‘Narrowboating along the Kennet and Avon canal’
Marion Collinson reviews her family holiday on the Kennet & Avon Canal setting off from Devizes:
Narrowboating along the Kennet and Avon canal – Love Travelling Blog
Exploring ‘Happy Valley’ by canal boat
/in Press /by Debbie LudfordThe Version HUMAX, Review: Explore ‘Happy Valley’ country with Shire Cruisers, 18 Sep 2023
Simon Baines reviews his multi-generation family holiday cruising through the Calder Valley from Drifters base at Sowerby Bridge:
https://icymi.co.uk/2023/09/18/tie-world/tie-travel/2023-9-18-review-shire-cruisers-yorkshire/
The Sun, 17 September 2023
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Water Great Stay – Enjoy a family staycation travelling on Britain’s beautiful vast canal network’ Alex Goss reviews his family holiday from our Napton base on the Grand Union Canal in Warwickshire: https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/23981820/canal-river-boat-midlands-holiday/
Luxury Lifestyle Magazine, 4 September 2024
/in Press, Shropshire Union Canal /by Debbie Ludford‘Travel Review: A Drifters Narrowboat Cruise Through The Staffordshire Countryside’
Benjamin Russell reviews a canal boat holiday from our Autherley base
https://www.luxurylifestylemag.co.uk/travel/travel-review-a-drifters-narrowboat-cruise-through-the-staffordshire-countryside/
Mail on Sunday, 9 July 2023
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘My narrow escape (at 4mph)’
Caroline Hendrie reviewed her Drifters canal boat holiday on the Oxford Canal
Mailonline, 8 July 2023
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Ready, steady… slow! Dan Sanderson enjoys a duck’s eye view of the English countryside on a narrow boat holiday in the West Midlands’
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-12060305/Enjoying-ducks-eye-view-England-Shropshire-Union-Canal-plus-amazing-canal-trips.html
Woman & Home, 1 July 2023
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Messing about on the River’
Chris Morley describes a leisurely trip on the Kennet & Avon Canal
Drift Travel Magazine, 3 June 2023
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Top 8 Canal Boat Holidays for Wellbeing this Summer’
Top 8 Canal Boat Holidays for Wellbeing This Summer (drifttravel.com)
Allways Traveller, 12 May 2023
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Life is good on the Grand Union Canal’
Life is good on the Grand Union Canal – AllWays Traveller Features
Wales Live, 12 May 2023
/in Press /by Debbie LudfordEssex Live, 12 May 2023
/in Press /by Debbie LudfordHoliday review: The highs and lows of a week on the Welsh waterways’
Holiday review: The highs and lows of a week on the Welsh waterways – Essex Live
Birmingham Mail, 12 May 2023
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Holiday review: The highs and lows of a week on the Welsh waterways’
Holiday review: The highs and lows of a week on the Welsh waterways – Birmingham Live (birminghammail.co.uk)
Chester Live, 12 May 2023
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Holiday review: The highs and lows of a week on the .Welsh waterways’ Holiday review: The highs and lows of a week on the Welsh waterways – Cheshire Live (cheshire-live.co.uk)
Surrey Live, 12 May 2023
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Holiday review: The highs and lows of a week on the Welsh waterways’ Holiday review: The highs and lows of a week on the Welsh waterways – Surrey Live (getsurrey.co.uk)
Sixtyplusurfers.co.uk, May/June 2023
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Seven Drifters Canal Boat Holidays’ Travel and Holidays – Sixtyplusurfers
My Weekly, 1 May 2023
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Here comes the sun!’
‘There’s lots to look forward to this month’ including ‘Beautiful Bluebells!’
Sunday Mirror, 9 April 2023
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Time to explore’ Drifters is offering ‘free taster sessions’
The Sun, 9 April 2023
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Narrow escapes…try it for free when you book a taster session with Drifters’
Bromsgrove Advertiser, 12 April 2023
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Try free canal boat sessions’ at Tardebigge and Alvechurch
Staffordshire Newsletter, 12 April 2023
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Chance to try canal boating for free’ at Great Haywood
Worcester Now, 4 April 2023
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Free canal boat sessions’ at ‘Tardebigge and Alvechurch’
Whatsonwheretogo, 20 February 2023
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Top 5 Easter 2023 Canal Boat Holidays’ https://www.whatsonwheretogo.co.uk/Top-5-Easter-2023-Canal-Boat-Holiday-Breaks
Mirror.co.uk, 14 February 2023
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘UK’s longest and most impressive canal tunnels to visit on narrowboat holidays’ https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/uk-ireland/uks-longest-most-impressive-canal-29177097
Leicester Mercury, 8 February 2023
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Tunnel Vision’ Nigel Thompson of the Daily Star navigates his way around British canals including the Standedge Tunnel in West Yorkshire
Sunday Mirror, 22 January 2023
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Tunnel Vision’ Nigel Thompson of the Daily Star navigates his way around British canals including the Standedge Tunnel in West Yorkshire
Daily Star, 21 January 2023
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Tunnel Vision’ Nigel Thompson navigates his way around British canals
Love Travelling, 2 January 2023
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Day 5: Narrowboating to Oxford’ https://lovetravellingblog.com/2023/01/02/day-5-concluding-our-narrowboat-trip-at-oxford/
Woman’s Weekly, 1 January 2023
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Our wonderful waterways…There’s nothing like messing about on the water surrounded by glorious countryside to restore your sense of calm’
Love Travelling, 30 December 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Day 4. Narrowboating on the Thames to Eynsham’ https://lovetravellingblog.com/2022/12/30/day-4-narrow-boating-on-the-thames-to-eynsham/
Love Travelling, 27 December 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Day 3: Boating on the Thames to Sandford Lock’
https://lovetravellingblog.com/2022/12/27/day-3-boating-on-the-thames-to-sandford-lock/
Love Travelling, 24 December 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Day 2: Narrowboating from Oxford to Abingdon’ Day 2. Narrowboating from Oxford to Abingdon – Love Travelling Blog
Love Travelling, 21 December 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Day 1 Narrowboating on the Thames’ Marion Collinson takes a Thames boating holiday from Drifters’ Oxford base https://lovetravellingblog.com/2022/12/21/day-1-narrowboating-on-the-thames/
DownieLive Travels by Boat, 17 December 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Narrowboating the Deepest Canal Lock in the UK’ Michael Downie sets off from Drifters’ base at Sowerby Bridge and travels through Tuel Lock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmBBnaRHkik&t=1151s
DownieLive Travels by Boat, 11 December 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Boating the highest canal aqueduct in the world’ Michael Downie sets off from Drifters’ narrowboat hire base at Trevor and crosses the UNESCO World Heritage Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Boating the HIGHEST CANAL AQUEDUCT in the WORLD! – Ep.3 – YouTube
Telegraph & Argus, 5 December 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Festive markets across Europe: Stratford UK’
York Press, 5 December 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Festive markets across Europe: Stratford UK’
DownieLive Travels by Boat, 4 December 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Riding a boat lift to the shortest canal in the UK’ Michael Downie sets off from Drifters’ base at Acton Bridge and travels through the Anderton Boat Lift https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERH0zbSxL4g
DownieLive Travels by Boat, 26 November 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘4 surprising days on a canal boat in Wales’ Michael Downie explores the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGcGMcj2dWM
Express & Star (Walsall), 12 November 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘The best Christmas markets to visit this winter’ travel by canal boat from Wootton Wawen to Stratford upon Avon
Northampton Chronicle & Echo, 20 October 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Act fast for half-term fun – boating to Bath’
Bella, 25 October 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Family days out – hop on a boat’ at Trevor
My Weekly, 18 October 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘We’re Floating’ day boat hire for a family day out October Half Term
Express & Star (Walsall), 15 October 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Autumn Breaks – Boating to Bath’
Northern Echo (Weekend Magazine), 15 October 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Autumn Breaks – Boating to Bath’
South Wales Echo, 15 October 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Autumn Breaks – Boating to Bath’
Western Daily Press, 15 October 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Autumn Breaks – Boating to Bath’
Western Morning News, 15 October 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Autumn Breaks – Boating to Bath’
Bristol Post, 13 October 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Autumn Breaks – Boating to Bath’
Huddersfield Examiner, 13 October 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Autumn Breaks – Boating to Bath’
Leicester Mercury, 13 October 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Autumn Breaks – Boating to Bath’
Birmingham Post, 13 October 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Autumn Breaks – Boating to Bath’
Derby Telegraph, 12 October 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Autumn Breaks – Boating to Bath’
Nottingham Post, 12 October 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Autumn Breaks – Boating to Bath’
Evening Gazette (Teesside), 12 October 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Autumn Breaks – Boating to Bath’
Stoke Sentinel, 12 October 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Autumn Breaks – Boating to Bath’
Coventry Telegraph, 12 October 2022
/in Press /by Debbie LudfordAutumn Breaks – Boating to Bath
Western Mail (Cardiff), 12 October 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Autumn Breaks – Boating to Bath’
Choice magazine, 1 October 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘A quintet of castles…by canal boat’ explores the top five castles to visit on a canal boat holiday in 2022
Eccentric England, 22 September 2022
/in Press /by Debbie LudfordElaine Wilson – of the award-winning Eccentric England blog – enjoyed an autumn narrowboat holiday press trip from Drifters’ canal boat hire base on the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal at Gailey https://eccentricengland.co.uk/home/canal-holiday-drifters/
Prima, 1 August 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Plan it, book it, love it’ Cruise through the Scottish lowlands
The Times, 11 August 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘25 of the best boating holidays in Europe’ https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/25-of-the-best-boating-holidays-in-europe-665r2lzn8
Never stop travelling, 3 August 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Canal boat holidays – a perfect break in the English landscape’ https://www.neverstoptraveling.com/canal-boat
Canal & River Trust online news, 15 June 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Take a boating holiday in 2022’ https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/features/take-a-boating-holiday-in-2022
Sunday Telegraph, 5 June 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Five great routes for first-timers’ and ‘Top tips for the perfect canal boat holiday’
The Sun, 5 June 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘A narrow escape in the Brecon Beacons’ on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal in South Wales
The Sun, 4 June 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Lockin in Cruise around the Brecon Beacons on a narrowboat holiday’ https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/18778520/brecon-beacons-narrowboat-holiday/
Today UK News, 17 April 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘I raise eyebrows taking a big lizard on a narrowboat trip along the Ashby Canal’ https://todayuknews.com/us-news/i-raise-eyebrows-taking-a-big-lizard-on-a-narrowboat-trip-along-the-ashby-canal/
Cheshire Live, 17 April 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘I raise eyebrows taking a big lizard on a narrowboat trip along the Ashby Canal’ https://www.cheshire-live.co.uk/whats-on/reviews/narrow-boat-holiday-ashby-canal-23632843
Manchester Evening News, 17 April 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘I raise eyebrows taking a big lizard on a narrowboat trip along the Ashby Canal’ https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/reviews/narrow-boat-holiday-ashby-canal-23632843
Birmingham Live, 17 April 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘I raise eyebrows taking a big lizard on a narrowboat trip along the Ashby Canal’ https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/reviews/narrow-boat-holiday-ashby-canal-23632843
LoveEXPLORING, 21 March 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Whacky & Wonderful Wales: unique places to stay’ https://www.loveexploring.com/galleries/131913/wacky-and-wonderful-wales-unique-places-to-stay?page=1
Mirror online, 18 March 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘UK canal boat holidays are great for a mates’ getaway with pubs and adventures’ https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/uk-ireland/uk-canal-boat-holidays-great-26495055
msn,18 March 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘UK canal boat holidays are great for a mates’ getaway with pubs and adventures’ https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/news/uk-canal-boat-holidays-are-great-for-a-mates-getaway-with-pubs-and-adventures/ar-AAVe7tS
Sunday Express, 27 February 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Tiller instinct, Ben Rankin swaps sun and sangria for life in the slow lane on a canal boat’
Take A Break, 11 February 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Take a break with your dog – cruise control in Staffordshire’
Daily Mirror, 4 February 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Drifters Waterway Holidays will open a new base at Springwood Haven Marina’
Sunday Telegraph, 30 January 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘How to keep everyone entertained…Play Pirate, Somerset & Wiltshire’ canal boat holiday on the Kennet & Avon Canal
Daily Express, 28 January 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Drifters Waterway Holidays will open a new hire base at Springwood Marina’
Derby Telegraph, 27 January 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Travel Buzz’ Drifters’ new canal boat hire base at Springwood Haven
Sunday Mercury (Birmingham), 23 January 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Travel Buzz’ Drifters’ new canal boat hire base at Springwood Haven
Sunday Mirror, 23 January 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Time to explore wild open space’ and ‘Enjoy wildlife in the slow lane on a canal boat break.’
Daily Mirror, 23 January 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Best UK canal boat holidays to see wildlife including bats, otters and deer’ https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/uk-ireland/best-uk-canal-boat-holidays-26016020
Western Morning News (Devon & Cornwall), 22 January 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Escape plans – go with the flow’ from Drifters’ new narrowboat hire base at Springwood Haven
Daily Post (Wales), 22 January 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Escape plans – go with the slow flow’ from Drifters’ new canal boat hire base at Springwood Haven
Coventry Telegraph, 22 January 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Escape plans – go with the slow flow’ from Drifters’ new narrow boat hire base at Springwood Haven
Evening Gazette Teeside, 22 January 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Escape plans – go with the slow flow’ from Drifters’ new canal boat hire base at Springwood Haven
Birmingham Mail, 22 January 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Escape plans – go with the slow flow’ from Drifters’ new base at Springwood Haven
Hull Daily Mail, 22 January 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Escape plans – go with the slow flow’ from Drifters’ new base at Springwood Haven
Daily Star Sunday, 16 January 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Try a narrowboat holiday at Drifters Waterways Holidays’ new base at Springwood Haven Marina’
Sunday Express, 16 January 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Try a narrowboat holiday at Drifters Waterways Holidays’ new base at Springwood Haven Marina’
Bald Hiker, 13 January 2022
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘A Narrowboat Trip on the Llangollen Canal’ https://www.baldhiker.com/2022/01/13/a-narrowboat-trip-on-the-llangollen-canal/
Pick Me Up! 1 December 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Visting Christmas markets by canal boat’
Scottish Moments, 30 June 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘About renting a canal boat in England and Scotland’ https://www.scottishmoments.com/om-att-hyra-kanalbat-i-england-och-skottland/
Eccentric England, 5 October 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Canal Life with Drifters’ https://eccentricengland.co.uk/home/canal-boat-kateboats/
Lifestyle North East, November 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Canal Boat Staycation’ by Elaine Wilson http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/Launch.aspx?EID=48d22dfd-e756-4801-994c-78c49d6fda01
Selling Travel Magazine, September 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘It’s a family affair’ https://www.sellingtravel.co.uk/multi-generational-uk https://issuu.com/bmipublishingltd/docs/stm-sept-oct-2021/8?fr=sMmE2NDQxNjM3NDY
The Independent, 18 September 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Covid and Climate fears drive Britons to boating holidays’ https://www.independent.co.uk//travel/news-and-advice/covid-climate-boating-british-marine-b1920451.html
Sunday Mirror, 5 September 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Set jetting – Caps, Crimes and Cillian’
Daily Star, 4 September 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Set jetting – Caps, Crimes and Cillian’
Towpath Talk, September 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Far from the Madding Crowd’ Janet Richardson reviews her Drifters canal boat holiday from Stockton on the Grand Union Canal in Warwickshire
Money Week, 20 August 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Four boating adventures’
The People, 8 August 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘You can’t hurry on a canal boat…’
The Times, 7 August 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford’25 great breaks on the water’ https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/25-brilliant-boating-holidays-tcwv0vj3b
inews, 7 August 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford’15 best trips on the UK waterways: from wild swimming in Devon to chartering a wherry on the Norfolk Broads’ https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/travel/15-best-trips-uk-waterways-wild-swimming-devon-wherry-norfolk-broads-1136584
Daily Mirror, 7 August 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘You can’t hurry on a canal boat…’
Daily Express, 7 August 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘You can’t hurry on a canal boat…’
BBC News Online, 5 August 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Plain Sailing: Boating holidays on the rise across the UK’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58069855
Daily Express, 29 July 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Missed out on a hotel booking this summer? Try a canal boat – best routes’ https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1469483/canal-boat-uk-trip-best-destination
Bella Magazine, 27 July 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Big Days Out!’
Mail on Sunday, 25 July 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Let your troubles float away’
Best Magazine, 20 July 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Get on board’
The Version, 8 June 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Drifters Waterway Holiday Review: This Five Star experience is a must this Summer! https://theversion.co/the-version-3/2021-6-7-drifters-waterways-holidays-review?rq=Drifters
MrandMrs50Plus.com, 24 May 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Narrowboating with Drifters’ https://mrandmrs50plus.com/narrowboating-with-drifters/
The Countryman online, 12 May 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Top 10 canalside pubs’ http://www.countrymanmagazine.co.uk/top-10-canalside-pubs/
Bella Magazine, 4 May 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Set Sail – Explore the UK’s waterways on a boating staycation’
Pick Me Up! Magazine, May 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Days Out, Ahoy There!’
The Independent, 23 April 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford’33 great experiences in rural areas across the UK, from fell rides to forest bathing’ https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/travel/33-great-experiences-rural-areas-uk-fell-rides-forest-bathing-968373
Daily Telegraph, 22 April 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Last minute holidays you can still book for the early May bank holiday’ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/lists/last-minute-holidays-can-still-book-early-may-bank-holiday/
My London, 11 April 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘The British Holiday idea perfect for those dreaming of a cruise this summer’ https://www.mylondon.news/whats-on/british-holiday-idea-perfect-those-20265306
Platinum Magazine, 1 May 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Holiday on a houseboat’
Candis Magazine, 1 April 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘The Slow Lane’
The Independent, 25 March 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘What travel is possible from 29 March?’ https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/travel-29-march-stay-local-day-trips-uk-b1821697.html
Daily Telegraph, 13 March 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘You’re not too late for a play date in May’
The Countryman online, 12 March 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Enjoy a day out boating on your local waterway’ http://www.countrymanmagazine.co.uk/enjoy-a-day-out-boating-on-your-local-waterway/
The Independent, 12 March 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Best days out to plan from 29 March’ https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/uk/days-out-england-29-march-local-b1816361.html
The Sun online, 26 February 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Staycation Guide’ https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/14168008/plan-getaway-to-match-lockdown-reopening-dates/
The Sun, 27 February 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘What’s ok for holiday in UK’
MSN Lifestyle, 24 February 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Best aqueducts in the UK from Grade I listed spots to a 479ft long structure’ https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/tripideas/best-aqueducts-in-the-uk-from-grade-i-listed-spots-to-a-479ft-long-structure/ar-BB1dYaYs
Daily Mirror online, 24 February 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Best aqueducts in the UK from Grade I listed spots to a 479ft long structure’ https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/uk-ireland/best-canal-aqueducts-uk-grade-23556529
Parents News, 24 February 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Narrowboat holidays’ http://www.parents-news.co.uk/national-news/narrowboat-holidays/
Daily Mirror, 24 February 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Q&A Are canal boat trips a good option?’
Chat Magazine, 25 February 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Six of the best canal boat holidays’
Sunday Mirror, 14 February 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Spantastic aqueducts – Water way to see industrial feats, as Nigel Thompson picks his highlights’
Jewish Chronicle, 5 February 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘All at Sea’
Woman’s Weekly, 2 February 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Six wonderful waterways – Visit and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Afloat’
The Guardian, 27 December 2020
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘The chateau’s shut: will a yurt do? Staycations keep millions home’ https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/dec/27/the-chateauxs-shut-will-a-yurt-do-staycations-keep-millions-at-home
msn.com, 27 December 2020
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘The chateau’s shut: will a yurt do? Staycations keep millions home’ https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/the-chateaux-s-shut-will-a-yurt-do-staycations-keep-millions-at-home/ar-BB1cg0ED
North East Lifestyle Magazine, January 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Canal boating – a perfect break on the waterways’
Daily Telegraph online, 6 January 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Summer holiday shortage looming as British breaks book up months in advance’ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/summer-holiday-shortage-looming-britains-hotels-self-catering/
The Sun, 23 January 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Home for the holidays, From Devon to Suffolk, book your staycation now with one of our self-catering breaks’ https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/13829400/staycatio-self-catering-breaks/
Daily Telegraph online, 29 January 2021
/in Press /by Debbie Ludford‘Unsung wonders: England’s 34 glorious – but underrated – AONBs’ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/england/articles/areas-of-natural-beauty/
The Countryman online, 23 December 2020
/in Press, Uncategorized /by Debbie Ludford‘Go Stargazing Afloat’ http://www.countrymanmagazine.co.uk/go-stargazing-afloat/
The Countryman, 4 December 2020
/in Press, Uncategorized /by Debbie Ludford‘Conservation on the canals’ http://www.countrymanmagazine.co.uk/conservation-on-the-canals/
Katyaandkids, 30 September 2020
/in Press, Uncategorized /by Debbie Ludford‘A family day out on a narrowboat’ http://katyaandkids.com/2020/09/30/family-day-out-with-narrow-boat/
Eccentric England, 27 October 2020
/in Press, Uncategorized /by Debbie Ludford‘Canal boating – a perfect break on the waterways’ Elaine Wilson explores the Llangollen Canal in Shropshire by canal boat https://eccentricengland.co.uk/home/canal-boat-holidays/
The Sun, 15 November 2020
/in Press, Uncategorized /by Debbie LudfordAlternative Breaks – explore Britain’s waterways in 2021 on a narrowboat adventure
The People, 15 November 2020
/in Press, Uncategorized /by Debbie Ludford‘Getting out moor’ winter cruising – ‘You’ll warm to a trip on Britain’s beautiful canals’, says Nigel Thompson
Daily Mirror, 14 November 2020
/in Press, Uncategorized /by Debbie Ludford‘Getting out moor’ winter cruising – ‘You’ll warm to a trip on Britain’s beautiful canals’, says Nigel Thompson
Daily Express, 14 November 2020
/in Press, Uncategorized /by Debbie Ludford‘Getting out moor’ winter cruising – ‘You’ll warm to a trip on Britain’s beautiful canals’, says Nigel Thompson
Daily Telegraph Online, 25 November 2020
/in Press, Uncategorized /by Debbie Ludford‘Unsung Wonders: England’s 34 glorious – but underrated – AONBs’ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/england/articles/areas-of-natural-beauty/
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’
‘Getaway Canal Knowledge’
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‘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’ Jasper Winn https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/canal-routes-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’