The Grand Union Canal Narrow Boat Day Hire MK - Milton Keynes

Grand Union Canal

Take a day to discover Milton Keynes down the Grand Union Canal.  

Email: canalboats@miltonkeynes.com

Relax an cruise in a narrow boat on the Grand Union Canal

Drop us an email or fill in the form below. Let us know what sort of trip you are looking for, what area, how long etc and we will help to arrange something most suitable for you.

Milton Keynes is not all new. The Grand Union canal has over two hundred years of history, Relax and cruise on the Grand Union throughout Milton Keynes. Heritage, History and Hostelries. A day out for everyone. Available 12 months a year.

Some of the sites of the Grand Union Canal

AquaductSome of the sites to be seen down the canal are: The Iron Trunk Aqueduct which is an inspiring example of canal engineering situated by Ouse Valley Park. Linford Manor Park which is an attractive area of mature parkland that has many fine trees and a late 17th century manor house built from local limestone. Fenny Stratford Lock which marks the southern end of the 11 mile (16km) long, lock free Fenny pound. Crossing the lock is one of only three swing bridges still in use on this section of the Grand Union Canal. Why not finish your day with a meal at the Black Horse served either on the decking area outside or explore the inside of the building for a piece of history. Great food served all day every day with real ale and a choice of wines from around the world. The bar looks forward to welcoming you. This is to name a few sites.

Grand Union CanalBoat hire company’s

There are many respectable Boat Hire company’s in and around the Milton Keynes area. Whether you just want day hire or a Narrow boat holiday there are marinas spotted all the way along the Milton Keynes stretch of canal who can accommodate you.



List of Marinas in and around the Milton Keynes area.


grand union canal
Willowbridge, Stoke Rd, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK2 3JZ

The Lockhouse, Lock Lane, Cosgrove, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK19 7JR

Milton Keynes Marina, Peartree Bridge, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK6 3BX

Give us a call, drop us an email or fill in the form below. Let us know what sort of trip you are looking for, what area, how long etc and we will help to arrange something most suitable for you.

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Day hire
written by Miss D Willis, May 11, 2010
I am looking to hire possibly 2 canal boats for the day on Sunday 29th August. I am lookig at approx 20 people (10 each canal boat. Picking up from Peartree Bridge if possible.

Please advise on availability, cost per canal boat and hire times.
Please also advise of deposits required.

Many Thanks
and I look forward to hearig from you
Enquiry about boat hire
written by Mary O'Connor, May 10, 2010
Hi,

I would like to enquire as to the cost of a narrow boat hire for the day at the beginning of June, ideally starting from Milton Keynes and finishing in Leighton Buzzard, or vice versa.

Thank you

Mary O'Connor
Boat hire
written by lindsay grane, May 02, 2010
Hi. I would like to know how much it costs to hire a boat over night for my wedding night as I am having mt reception at the Marle Inn which is opposite the Black Horse. The date is the 10th July 2010.

thanks
Canal Boat hire
written by Chelsea , April 21, 2010
Hi,
I was wondering if there was a canal for hire sometime between 16th -23rd june, just for a day. Does someone drive the boat for us or not? How much would that be?
Thank you
day hire
written by Peter Houghton, April 17, 2010
Hi do u have a boat to hire on the 15th of may please and how much would that be thankyou.
day hire
written by Peter Houghton, April 17, 2010
Hi i would like to hire a boat for 1 day please as we would eventually like to do 1 whole week and how much would that be please thankyou.
Weekend hire
written by sue taplin, April 11, 2010
Hi, please could you give me some details of cost and availability for 5 people for an over night hire on 22nd May.
Thanks, Sue
boat hire
written by anne booth, April 05, 2010
I am interested in hiring a narrow boat for a day or 1/2 day to hold a bridal shower for my daughter. we would be looking for the saturday of the first bank holiday in May. could you possibly let me know wha the cost would be. also are we allowed alcohol on the boat as we would like some champagne
Day Hire on a barge
written by Mandy Boughen, April 04, 2010
Hello I am interested in hiring a barge for Saturday 29th May 2010. Could you please let me know if this is available and what the price will be. Thanking you in anticipation
availability & cost
written by jojo, July 19, 2009
Hi Please advise availability and cost for day hire on any of the following: Fri 31st July Mon 10th Aug Tues 11th Aug Weds 12th Aug. Thanks. Jo
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