New to boating? Discover how easy canal boat day hire is for beginners, with no licence required, full guidance provided, and support available throughout your day on the water.

Start the new year focusing on happiness, connection and shared experiences by spending a peaceful day on the canal with friends or family aboard a narrowboat.

Britain’s canals offer international travellers a peaceful, authentic way to explore the UK — combining countryside, heritage, wildlife and slow travel just beyond the main tourist routes.

Explore the best towpath day trips around Apsley, featuring artisan markets, independent cafés like Darcys, Union Coffee & Dough and Ronav, plus antiques and curiosities along the Grand Union Canal — perfect to pair with a peaceful cruise on Tilly.

Discover the history of Frogmore Paper Mill, the world’s first mechanised paper mill, and how it complements a peaceful canal trip through Apsley.

Cruise through England’s countryside with a canal boat day hire on the Grand Union Canal. Discover charming villages, rich history, and wildlife as you meander the waterways. A perfect escape into tranquillity.