Boating in England - Holidays and Vacations on the canals and rivers

Napton Narrowboats

"Good attention to detail."

Mr. E. Cottell

Boating in France - Holidays and Vacations on the Canal du Midi
Boating in France

John Craven on Alexandra for the BBC's Countryfile Program

Read about John Craven's broadcast for the BBC's Countryfile program from our narrowboat Alexandra on our blog

Canal Boating Holidays on Britain's Waterways

** UK VAT Bonus - All hire prices reduced for the new 15% VAT rate **

Come and see us at the
London Boat Show
9^th - 18^th January 2009
(In the marina at the Royal Victoria Dock)

Visit us at the London International Boat Show

Short Break holidays available all season on our Explorer Fleet

Two Bases in the UK on the South Oxford and Shropshire Union Canals

A Narrowboat holiday is a unique experience and an opportunity to explore the English countryside with a completely new and relaxing outlook. Our family-run fleet now gives you the best choice in style of Narrowboat to suit your requirements and holiday budget.

Napton Narrowboats offers a wide choice in style of boats from their Explorer fleet to the superb Edwardian Elite fleet. Famous for their innovative design and quality, Napton Narrowboats is one of the most modern fleets on the canals.

We have an enviable reputation for our boats - come and see why

New in 2005 - The Edwardian Elite - with King size double beds

New: We have added Virtual Tours to our website. Have a look round our Edwardian, Edwardian Elite, Riviera & Explorer boats

Boating down Napton Locks
Cruising towards our Napton Base

Our latest design, the Edwardian Elite, has King Size double beds - the best nights sleep you will get on Narrowboat.

Edwardian Elite King Size double beds - on a Narrowboat!

CHOICE OF BASES

Napton Marina

Located on the junction of the Oxford and Grand Union Canals, Napton Marina has the widest choice of routes, whether you want a one week or two week cruise or a short break. Situated in an area of peaceful waterways and delightful villages with lots of interest for all your family.

Autherley Junction

The Llangollen Canal
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct - on the Llangollen Canal

Located at the junction of the Shropshire Union and the Staffs & Worcs Canals, this base has an extensive choice of routes for our customers, whether you want a one week or two week cruise or a short break

If you have never been boating before, be assured that driving your own narrowboat is very easy and every customer receives full instruction from one of our staff before setting off. You will enjoy what is a very relaxing and friendly holiday.

Company Name: Metalacre Ltd.
Company Number: 1514836
Registered Office: 12 York Gate, London, NW1 4QS, UK