Make a Booking

UPDATE: From 19th July we will be back running our normal day trip service. For the remainder of the season, our Trust will be limiting the number of passengers to 20 per trip and will continue to meet Covid Good To Go standards.

Please email [email protected] or call our office on 01509 265590 to enquire about making a booking.

Booking enquiry form

If you're interested in a shorter trip, we are pleased to offer our seasonal programme, which is open to all. Information and booking details may be found below:

October Community Trips - 4 hours - open to individuals & small groups

All Aboard this Autumn Trips - 2 hours - October half term

Santa's Sleighboat - December 2021 - booking available shortly

Latest

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.
All Aboard this Autumn 2021 - Half Term trips

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

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.
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

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.
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.
Make a Booking

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

2020 prices for our day trips and holidays
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.
Symphony

Symphony is one of our broad-beamed boats which we use for our day trips.
Bubble Boat Trips June 2021

We are delighted to extend our family/support bubble* trips on throughout June 2021. Come aboard with your picnic lunch and take some time out, enjoying the beautiful countryside along the waterways with our special 4 hour canal boat trip. *up to 6 people or 2 known households are able to book these trips
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.
October Community Trips - open to individuals & small groups

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.
Our Team

Volunteers are instrumental in supporting the work of the Peter Le Marchant Trust. We also have a team of core office staff who are dedicated to providing the best experience possible for our visitors.