What To Bring On A Narrow Boat Holiday
We will provide the essentials for your UK narrow boating holiday. There's no need to worry
about bedding, cooking utensils, or basic maps for your route. These are all stowed safely
aboard your canal boat before you arrive. Obviously you will want to pack a few clothes,
but in addition browse through the checklist below and see if any of the following will
enhance your narrow boat holiday.
Tea Bags, Coffee, Milk and breakfast!
You'll find plenty of shops close to the canal (ask the staff at our marinas / the locals you'll
meet along the way), but you're bound to want a cuppa in the morning, even if you eat at
the canal side pubs for dinner.
Waterproofs
Whatever season you go in, be prepared for a change in the weather! UK narrow boating holidays
are full of surprises - hopefully you'll have great weather but waterproofs will stop a
smatter of rain from dampening your mood.
Sun Cream
Sun cream? In England? When the sun's shining you'll find yourself outdoors for most of the
day. With summer temperatures getting up to 38 degrees C, sun tan lotion is an essential!
In addition, sunlight reflects off the water in the canal, so you may find that you tan even
faster on a boating holiday.
Camera
A must on any holiday - it's obvious, but forget it and you'll be kicking yourself. The canals
are beautiful and it would be a pity to waste the opportunity for some great photography.
Books / DVDs / playing cards
On a UK narrow boating holiday you'll have plenty of time to relax. Forget the bustle of everyday
life and kick back with that novel you've been meaning to read. Each narrow boat comes equipped
with a DVD player.
Bikes / fishing rods / portable barbeque
If there's an activity that you want to do, bring the equipment! We can easily secure bikes
to the roof of the narrow boat so that you can moor up and explore the surrounding scenery
on two wheels whenever it takes your fancy.
CDs
Cruise down the canal to your own soundtrack. Whether you listen to Classical on the
Coventry Canal or Grunge on the Grand Union, music lovers will want their favourite CDs
on board.
Guitar / notepad / canvas
the peaceful and picturesque canals tend to bring out the creative side! Paint the views,
write a poem or compose a masterpiece.
trainers and walking boots
Walking boots are best for taking a woodland walk, and trainers or deck shoes to ensure
you keep your balance on the gunwhales (see the glossary) - leave your stilettos at home!
Champagne
Do you need any justification? You're on holiday!
If you have any tips for items to take with you on a narrow boat holiday, why not email us
and let us know. We would be delighted to add your ideas to this page.
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