Best of British

When we were invited to enjoy a UK narrowboat holiday on the Ashby Canal aboard Foxy Lark by Drifters Waterway Holidays, we had no idea that I would be arriving …

Why Britain’s Waterways Matter More Than You Think When you think of Britain’s greatest treasures, canals and rivers may not be the first to spring to mind. Yet these waterways …

Ah, Glastonbury! Where all sorts come together for a bonkers weekend of merriment, including one old Wren returning for her fourth time, volunteering with the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts. But …

This Canal Boat Beginners Guide is for anyone thinking about a British narrowboat holiday and wondering how they’d handle it. We’re not seasoned boaters—just a couple in our 60s, moderately …

Our friends think it’s highly intriguing that this canal boat newbie, who loves a luxury hotel break, will enjoy the delights of a narrowboat holiday in the United Kingdom as …