We now have our canal boat holiday prices for 2019 and you will be glad to know there are no significant changes taking place.
Moira Canal Festival 19th – 20th May 2018
Moira Canal Festival In 1804 the Ashby Canal was completed and served the coalfields in Derbyshire and Leicestershire. Running from Bedworth on the Coventry canal to Moira further north, the lock free Ashby canal ran a distance of around 30 miles but in 1944 the Moira section was closed and a further closure of the […]
Spring Me a Cup Of Tea Please!
This spring Midland Mallard are introducing a new product to enable better communication between the captain and group members whilst steering the boat. Having listened to your suggestion in 2017 we are introducing two way radios to help you speak with your group. Long gone are the days when you are desperate for a coffee […]
Canal Boat Hire Prices for 2018
2017 has been a great year with lots of happy customers enjoying their holiday on the Ashby canal with Midland Mallard. But it’s not time to say goodbye to 2017 just yet! With Just a few slots still available there is still time to book a break in September or October 2017. Please see our […]
Pictures from the Rail Ale Festival Market Bosworth
Pictures from this weekends real ale festival on the Ashby Canal.
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 […]
Living on a Narrowboat
Living on a narrowboat can be a daunting challenge for even the most hardy outdoorsy types but fear not…. Over the past few months I’ve been following the exploits of David Johns, an ex Jounalist who decided to pack it all in and go buy a canal boat to live on. With no real experience […]
