Jubilee - Available for 2024 bookings!

New in 2022 to the Peter Le Marchant fleet is Jubilee - our brand new inclusive and accessible self-hire 60ft holiday narrowboat available for self hire canal boat holidays. Read more

Our Boats

We have three accessible canal boats that cater for holidays and day trips.

Each are equipped with hydraulic lifts for wheelchair access and have a number of other accessible features.

Please learn more about our boats using the links below.

Jubilee - Available for 2024 bookings!

New in 2022 to the Peter Le Marchant fleet is Jubilee - our brand new inclusive and accessible self-hire 60ft holiday narrowboat available for self hire canal boat holidays. Read more

Serenade

Serenade is one of our broad-beamed boats which is available for day trips. Read more

Symphony

Symphony is one of our broad-beamed boats which we use for our day trips. Read more

Latest

We achieved a ‘Commended’ award for the Best Day Out in the 2023 Leicestershire Hospitality & Tourism Awards

At the recent Leicestershire Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2023 at the Leicester Athena, the Peter Le Marchant Trust achieved a ‘Commended’ award in the ‘Best Day Out’ category. This is a brand new category for the Leicestershire Hospitality & Tourism Awards, who were celebrating their 30 year anniversary last night. The ‘Best Day Out’ award was sponsored by Visit Leicester, with all 14 nominees voted by the public, which made the Trust’s nomination even more special.
Foraging Along the Waterways -17th October 2023

Join us for a relaxing boat trip, with a foraging stop off along the canalside with a community herbalist and forager. Learn to identify wild edible plants and their medicinal virtues. On the return, enjoy a herbal tea tasting aboard our canal boat, and exchange some recipes on how to prepare some of the plants foraged. Only £10 per person. Please note: this activity involves steps and rough ground.
Canoe Instruction Session - 16th October

Canoe Instruction Session With a fully qualified instructor, join us for a session in learning the basics of being in a canoe with a trip out on the water. All equipment provided, booking essential as places are limited.
Introduction to Crewing - 17th - 18th October

Join us for a free 2 day course in understanding just what it takes to be a volunteer crew member with us in these introduction sessions. We will be going out on the water, talking about water and fire safety and teaching you the basics of customer care. Please contact Angie on [email protected] to book a place, places are limited.

Day Trips

We have two day trip boats, Symphony and Serenade, which travel from our base in Loughborough to Zouch or Mountsorrel. Aimed at friendship groups and organisations and running from 10am to 3pm from March to October, we carry up to 26 passengers where you can opt to stop off for lunch at either a pub or bring sandwiches to enjoy during your trip. Please call our office to arrange your trip.
Make a Booking

Book your day trip by using our calendar and completing the online form with your suggested available dates
What We Do

For over 45 years we have been serving the community, providing accessible canal boat holidays and day trips for all ages and health conditions.
Santa's Sleighboat 2021 - SOLD OUT!

Running for its 5th year! Meet Santa and his elves on our festive canal boat and enjoy an enchanting journey along the Grand Union Canal. Ticket includes: mince pie/cake & drink Each child will receive a present An unmissable treat for the family, this Christmas. All proceeds go to supporting the work of the Peter Le Marchant Trust
Prices

2023 prices for our day trips and holidays
Santa's Sleighboat 2022 - SOLD OUT!

Running for its 6th year! Meet Santa and his elves on our festive canal boat and enjoy an enchanting journey along the Grand Union Canal. Ticket includes: mince pie/cake & drink Each child will receive a present An unmissable Christmas treat for the family. All proceeds go to supporting the work of the Peter Le Marchant Trust
Jubilee - Available for 2024 bookings!

New in 2022 to the Peter Le Marchant fleet is Jubilee - our brand new inclusive and accessible self-hire 60ft holiday narrowboat available for self hire canal boat holidays.
Symphony

Symphony is one of our broad-beamed boats which we use for our day trips.
Santa's Sleighboat 2023

Running for its 7th year! Meet Santa and his elves on our festive canal boat and enjoy an enchanting journey along the Grand Union Canal. Ticket includes: mince pie/cake & drink Each child will receive a present An unmissable Christmas treat for the family. All proceeds go to supporting the work of the Peter Le Marchant Trust
Pirate Boat Trips - August 2022 - SOLD OUT!

Grappling hooks at the ready - the Pirates are back for 2022!! Come and join us along the waterways this August with our special 2½ hour pirate themed canal boat trips. Only £8 per person. These trips are very popular - please book early to avoid disappointment!