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Family Open Day - Saturday 17th August

Enjoy a day of sharing, creating memories and taking part in a variety of enjoyable activities. Open to all. All funds raised go towards supporting the work of Peter Le Marchant Trust
PwC enjoy an Employee Volunteering Day at the Trust

We recently had the pleasure of hosting a team from @pwc_uk for an Employee Volunteering Day at Peter Le Marchant Trust. The feedback we received was heartwarming and inspiring: One of the team members shared: "We were so pleased to be able to volunteer at such an amazing charity like Peter Le Marchant Trust. The work Peter Le Marchant Trust does is very inspiring and all of the team there are such fantastic advocates with a true passion for sharing their love of the waterways!"
Woodthorpe Lodge Care Home enjoy their Wellbeing Trip

Woodthorpe Lodge Care Home in Loughborough had a lovely Wellbeing trip on our canal boat Serenade on Monday the 1st of July. The passengers kindly presented our hard working volunteer crew with a gift set. The picture below shows Vanessa Ametrine from Woodthorpe Lodge Care Home presenting the gift set to our crew member Paul Oakley.
Festive Sewing Sessions -15th October 2024

Relax! Enjoy a 2½ hour guided sewing session about our boat. Learn how to embroider using a hoop whilst taking in the picturesque views along the canal. All materials supplies, including hoop, thread and materials. Various festive designs - choose on the day. Only £17 per person.

Ready to board?

Day trips are available from March until the end of October, and run 7 days a week on our fully accessible broad beam boats, Symphony or Serenade. Prices are £16 per person, with a minimum hire fee of £224.
Make a Booking

Book your day trip by using our calendar and completing the online form with your suggested available dates
Self-hire holiday boat

Jubilee is ideal for families and groups wanting the freedom to meander along the canals at their own pace. It is available for holidays throughout the year.
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

2024 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
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
A passion for boating?

We rely on a team of incredible volunteers to keep shipshape - could you be our next crew member? Explore our available roles today!
Book a boat holiday

Jubilee is our new, purpose-built boat designed for fully-accessible self-hire holidays, complete with skipper if you need.