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DAY TRIP

We are taking bookings for our day trips to Zouch and Mountsorrel for 2023.  The season commences in March and we'll be running seven days a week. Day trip cost is £14 per person, with a minimum boat hire cost of £196. 

To reserve, please email [email protected] or call our office on 01509 265590.

Check out available dates via our online calendar

BOOKING ENQUIRY

DAY TRIP BOOKING FORM 2023

COMMUNITY WELLBEING TRIP

After a successful pilot in 2021, we have received further funding to continue our wellbeing trips throughout 2023. 

Check out available dates and book online!

POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH ACTIVITIES

Several new activities and trips are available this year, all aimed at providing mindfulness and positive mental health.

Check out available activities and book online!

SEASONAL TRIPS

If you're interested in one of our popular family fundraising trips; Easter, Pirates, Colours of Autumn, Santa's Sleighboat etc. Please visit below.

Check out available activities and book online!

YOUTH PROJECT ACTIVITIES

We run a successful youth project and have a full calendar of water based events - so whether it's an interest in learning to crew one of our boats or fishing; check out our available events below.

Check out available activities and reserve your place!

Published: 15th April, 2020

Updated: 23rd August, 2023

Author: Melissa Hemmings

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  • Day Trips

    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

    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.

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