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

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We are getting a new self-hire narrow boat!

We're delighted to let you all know we've received funding to have a new self-hire holiday narrow boat built for the Trust to replace our old boat, Melody. It's being especially built to accommodate accessible living and promises to be a beautiful addition to our fleet. It will be ready for late summer bookings, and we'll keep you updated with its build progress via social media and our website.
Welcome to 2022!

We hope you all had a peaceful and healthy start to the new year. We're starting to take bookings for our 2022 day trips. The cost per person is £12 this year with a maximum of 20 passengers per boat trip. Our seasonal & well-being trips will also be running. All details will be posted on our website and social media so please do keep checking back.
Wishing you all a Happy Christmas

🎄 Our last Santa Sleighboat trip has left the base and we’re celebrating with the Trust’s Elves Days of Christmas! 🎄 We’ve had a wonderful time meeting all our passengers throughout the year and would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a peaceful and safe Christmas. We look forward to welcoming you back aboard in 2022. Best wishes, The Peter Le Marchant Team
Government Announcement 8th December - Covid-19 Plan B

The safety of our volunteers and passengers is paramount to our Trust. In light of this evening’s announcement by the government with regard to Covid-19 guidelines, we wish to take steps to reassure our passengers who will be visiting us throughout the remainder of this year. We continue to adhere to Visit Britain’s ‘We’re Good to Go’ guidelines.

Introduction to Crewing - 14-16 years olds - October 2021

We are excited to be able to offer a new 2 day 'Introduction To Crewing' course at our base for 14-16 year olds. It will be held during half term on Wednesday 20th and Thursday 22nd October from 10-3. The course will include understanding our boats, using the canals and welcoming our customers as well as learning how to be a perfect crew member on our boats.
Young People's Project Update - August 2021

Well that's been an amazing 5 weeks! We've had 84 15-18 year olds all spend a week volunteering at the trust. We've had some cracking young people come to see us and they've all got soooo much out of being by and on the water. We've even managed to get some to stay with us on the crew. #youngpeoplematter
Meet Kayley!

Meet Kayley! She's one of our newest recruits who recently completed our week long Young Peoples Crew Training Week to become a fully trained crew member for our trust. Kayley has already been out on a couple of trips and loves to steer the boat too. Welcome to the trust Kayley!
Young People's Project Update - NCS Week 1

Young Peoples Project Update: We are delighted to say that we have had our first week with the National Citizen Service (NCS) young people at the trust and they have created a fantastic mental health and sensory garden.
Litter Pick May 15th 2021

As a Trust, it is important that we encourage our future volunteers to understand all that we do, including looking after our canals and the environment. As part of our new Youth Project Programme, our charity conducted a litter pick, setting off from our base on Saturday May 15th starting at 10.00am.
Our New Youth Hub Has Arrived!

Our new lottery funded Young People's Project welcomed its new youth hub last week. Our next task is to decorate and equip it ready for our new programme of events.

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
Day Trips

We have two day trip boats, Symphony and Serenade, which travel from our base in Loughborough to Zouch or Mountsorrel. Day trips run from approx, 10am to 3pm.
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 40 years we have been serving the community, providing accessible canal boat holidays and day trips for all ages and health conditions.
Pirate Boat Trips 2021

Grappling hooks at the ready - the Pirates are back!! Come and join us along the waterways this summer with our special 2 hour pirate themed canal boat trips.
Prices

2020 prices for our day trips and holidays
All Aboard this Autumn 2021 - Half Term trips - SOLD OUT!

Celebrate the colours along the waterways this October half term, with our special family 2-hour canal boat trips. Tickets include on-board activity packs and crafts suitable for our younger passengers. Enjoy the wonderful scenery from the unique vantage point our boat offers. Perfect for the budding photographer!
October Community Trips - open to individuals & small groups - SOLD OUT!

In response to the social disruption caused by the pandemic, our Trust is offering 4-hour trips to the community so all may benefit from the tranquil setting a trip on our boat affords. These trips are open to individuals and small groups. Every mind matters.
Volunteer

People volunteer for so many different reasons and each reason is unique to the individual. For some it is the sense of offering back to their community, others volunteer to boost their CV, whilst for many it is about the companionship and friendship.
Symphony

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