Canal Boat Now Available for Hire

The 63ft six serth narrowboat is now stationed at Bosworth Marina for anybody wishing to book with us at https://midlandmallard.com

The Midlands Canal Network

About The Midlands! The Midlands Geography The Midlands is an area centrally located within England, part of the UK.  It currently has no designated administrative area , it therefore, lacks any strict definition. However, it is generally considered to include the counties of Derbyshire, Herefordshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire. […]

Free Holiday on a Canal Boat.

We have so far collected 150 likes towards the free holiday and need 350 more so we can give away a Canal Boat holiday. Please like us to reach that magic 500 likes and keep a look out on Facebook to see if you have won.

Competition Time!

Competition Time!

Win a Free Weekend Holiday On a Canal Boat. Shortly we will be announcing a competition to win a Fabulous weekend break for six people on a Canal Boat on the Ashby Canal from Market Bosworth in Leicestershire. If we can reach 500 Followers on Facebook by the end of January 2017 then our competition […]

Pictures

You may be wondering where the pictures of boats are on the website! Fear not, the pictures will be on the website shortly please bear with us.              

Heating a Narrowboat

Most boat owners know how hard it can be living aboard a narrowboat especially in Winter. However, with central heating and various heating systems on board these days life on board a narrowboat should be a cosy affair. In this short clip by our old friend David, or Mr CC as he prefers to be […]

Canal Boat Training

You will receive face to face training and one clear document that will help guide you through your holiday, everything from how to steer the boat to how you make the beds up will be explained.

Happy New Year

Lets hope 2017 is a great year and the weather stays good for a canal boat holiday on the Ashby Canal.   May your 2017 wishes come true. Happy new year from MidlandMallard.

How to Steer a Narrowboat

How to steer a narrowboat. Frequently asked questions on how to steer a canal boat. Source: How to Steer a Narrowboat