Canal and Crew Training Week 9th - 13th August 2021

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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.

Youth Wellbeing Week - Wednesday 26th July

The third day of our Youth Wellbeing week was packed today! We had plenty of Lego builders and craft creativity with fully booked canal boat trips and pedalos. Thank you to everyone who joined us. Tomorrow we have more crafts and pedalos, bird box and fairy door building, as well as a bouncy castle for the day.
Youth Wellbeing Week - Tuesday 25th July

Day 2 of our Youth Wellbeing Week was a great success. We had plenty of young people trying out our climbing wall, crafts and watercolour sessions. Our thanks to Beaumanor Hall and Active Charnwood for their participation. Tomorrow we have pedalos, Lego building, painting, crafts and canal boat trips - please do come down and join in.
Youth Wellbeing Week - Monday 24th July

We commenced our Youth Wellbeing Week, today. Thank you to everyone who joined in the archery, canal boat trips and crafts. We saw some wonderfully creative pebble painting, gratitude jars and journals. Tomorrow, we've got watercolour art, a climbing wall, as well as on-base crafts. Just pop along and join in - we look forward to welcoming you!
Youth Wellbeing Week 24th July - 27th July 2023

Join our Trust for a range of FREE drop in wellbeing sessions during the Summer holidays. Week runs from Monday 24th July to Thursday 27th July. Come along with an adult and enjoy boats trips, archery, painting, lego building and loads more.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding - July 8th 2023

Aged 12-25? Why not join us for free Stand Up Paddle Boarding at our base in Loughborough? Fully qualified coach. Places are limited. Morning and afternoon session available. Pre-booking essential. Delivered in partnership with Canal & River Trust.
Pirate Week Volunteers Needed - 14th to 19th August!

Would you like to volunteer with us at the trust helping with the Pirates trips during August? We are looking for volunteers from age 14 onwards up to age 25 to help with landside activities such as walk the plank, fishing from the pool and face painting as well as sponge throwing in the stocks! We will reward you with drinks, biscuits and a certificate to say you have volunteered for us.
Full Crew Training - 31st July to 3rd August

Fantastic FREE opportunity! Learn to become a fully trained crew member at out Trust! In 4 days you will learn all aspects of crewing including water and fire safety, hospitality, have a go at driving the boat and working as a team. Places are limited. You must be able to attend all 4 days to qualify. Open to ages 15-25
Introduction to Crewing - Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th April 2023

Ever thought of becoming a volunteer on our boats or would you like to learn to become a crew member? Join us for our FREE two-day course ‘Introduction to Crewing’ here at the Peter Le Marchant Trust. The course includes water and fire safety, driving the boat and learning about looking after our clients. You will receive a certificate at the end of the course.
Let's Fish! - Saturday 1st April 2023 - Fully Booked!

After the success of our Let's Fish events last year, we've teamed up with the Canals & River's Trust again and hosting three of their award-winning Let's Fish! events. If you've ever wanted to learn to fish, be guided by our team of professionally qualified and licensed angling coaches. All bait, equipment, permits and licence are provided.
Litter Pick in Canoes and on Foot - 13th May 2023

Aged 14-25? Why not join us for a free day of canoe instruction on the water and help clean up our environment at the same time? We are also collecting on the tow paths should you not fancy getting on the water. Working in conjunction with Canal and River Trust.

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!