bestboatingholidays

A trip from Silsden to Shipley along the canal.

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:27:29 +0000

Summer holiday – not expensive

admin — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:03:37 +0000

Book a Boating Holiday

admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:52:35 +0000

The summer is well and truely here and now is the time to book your boating holiday! I know times are hard and each week is difficult to get by, but you need time away. You need a holiday. A holiday with the family will lift your spirits and renew your energy levels. Spending time on the water is the quickest way to relax. Fact. When I step aboard the boat and look around the worries and stress just disappears. Try it. Book

Norfolk Broads – discounted holiday!

admin — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 09:19:20 +0000

Discounts on Boating Holidays!

admin — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:25:05 +0000

What to take with you on a narrowboat holiday?

admin — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:27:48 +0000

Once you have booked your narrowboat holiday you might be wondering what to take with you? Well first find out what is included in the boat hire. Most hire companies include bedding - duvets and sheets, but not towels. So you will need bath and hand towels. All the pots pans crockery and utencils are always included in your hire, so no need to bring these things. It is more the little extras that will make your holiday go that much better, that you need to think about. If you think about the items you might need when travelling along the canal. Binoculars, for seeing

Cruising the Worcester and Birmingham Canal

admin — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:23:33 +0000

Cruising the Worcester and Birmingham Canal on a canal boat hire from Brook Line Narrowboats is an ideal way to relax. The narrowboats for hire are well equipped with all modern facilities. Brook Line Narrowboats is a family owned company who offer tuition to anyone who has not handled a canal boat before. They are based just north of the city of Worcester, surrounded by the green countryside. Once aboard your narrowboat you

boat hire

admin — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:28:53 +0000

Most people who usually holiday abroad will stay in Britain this summer. Instead of flying off to Europe why not go on a boating holiday? Why not boat hire this summer? Treat the family to two weeks on a boat. Believe me it will bring you all closer together. It will have two main effects. You will feel younger, because you will end up doing things you probably

Norfolk Broads – 9 out of 10

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:18:04 +0000

A recent survey of holiday destinations showed that the Norfolk Broads were in the top 10 this year! With less families going on holiday abroad in 2009, the Norfolk Broads is a great place to spend time with all the family. The value of the pound compared to the euro means that more people will be holidaying here in Britain. Good news for local tourist companies! Well if you are used to spending £2000 upwards on a holiday for you and the kids, why not

Canal cruises

admin — Wed, 27 May 2009 21:26:44 +0000

A canal cruise this summer could be exactly the type of holiday you and your family need. With the recession still well and truely with us, less people are flying off to foreign destinations this year. More people are choosing to holiday at home. So instead of looking and hoping for that last minute package holiday, why not think differently and choose a boating holiday? Of course, many of you are used to spending time on a narrowboat during

Wroxham to Hickling – a cruise on the Norfolk Broads

admin — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:50:50 +0000

Shropshire Union Canal – a short cruise

admin — Sat, 23 May 2009 12:31:08 +0000

A short cruise along the Shropshire Union Canal from Middlewich to Nantwich and back will take you about 3 nights. This is a delightful area of England with very few people living near the canal. It is a fairly narrow canal travelling southwards towards Nantwich, one of the last canals to be built, in 1835. As you move along the 'Shroppie' you see rolling hillsides over towards Wales. At other times the canal has heavy wooded areas on either side, so the scenery changes all the time which keeps you engaged and entertained at the same time!

Canal boat hire on the Leeds and Liverpool

admin — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:29:05 +0000

Taking a canal boat hire through the beautiful Yorkshire countryside along the Leeds and Liverpool canal is a wonderful way to relax. Why not boat hire from Silsden Boats, a family run boat yard and cruise westward along the canal towards Skipton. This lovely village is on the edge of the Dales and has at least 3 wonderful places to visit. Firstly, the 900 year old Skipton Castle which is the only remaining most complete castle from that era. You could easily spend a whole day wandering around this castle, from the watch tower at the top to the dungeons deep below the ground!

Cruising on the Shannon

admin — Sat, 16 May 2009 22:22:53 +0000

Cruising on the Shannon is fairly easy as you only have eight locks on the whole stretch of the river. If you start off from Carrick-on-Shannon and go northwards and moor up alongside on the Lough Key. Once ashore you can go walking along the forest trails, visit the ruined churches and the castle on the island. All around you will see many species of birds.

New boats for hire

admin — Thu, 14 May 2009 13:56:48 +0000

A number of boat hire companies have invested in new boats for the 2009 season. This shows their commitment to keeping up a high standard of value to their customers (you and me). New boats usually bring new technology with them and added features for your comfort on holiday. Many already have such things as central or warm air heating, for the colder months of the year. Modern appliances like T.V. and CD Players are now quite common on most boats for hire.

The benefits of canal boat hire.

admin — Tue, 12 May 2009 16:06:20 +0000

This year my wife and I have been fortunate to go on several canal holidays. There is something special about arriving at a new location and stepping aboard a canal boat hire. The welcome from the boat hirer as they show you around is always a treat. They are very proud of their vessels and keep them clean and tidy. It is a good time to ask about local must see places of interest and get directions. Once you are familar with your boats layout and controls, your off on your travels!

3 nights on the Llangollen Canal

admin — Mon, 11 May 2009 20:51:56 +0000

When we arrived at the boat hirer, UK Boat Hire and were shown around we realised we were following in celebrity foot steps. Evidently, Harrison Ford and his girlfriend had spent a vacation on this very canal, a few years ago! Setting off from Wrenbury we travelled south towards the famous aqueduct and tunnel at Chirk. Along the way the scenery was spectacular! Rolling green hillsides, rivers and wildlife all around as we plodded along at 4 mph.

Have you been on a narrowboat holiday?

admin — Thu, 07 May 2009 23:06:20 +0000

Why not book a narrowboat holiday, Now?

admin — Thu, 07 May 2009 16:16:55 +0000

Simply follow these instructions. Click on this link to Oxfordshire Narrowboats and book a 3, 4 0r 7 night break in May or June. That's right, you could be away from it all in a weeks time! Treat the family and yourself to a short cruise along the Oxford Canal and even onto the Grand Union canal. Once aboard your narrowboat you will notice the home from home comforts! These are top quality narrowboats designed especially for your enjoyment.

7 tips that will avoid someone falling overboard.

admin — Tue, 05 May 2009 20:00:18 +0000