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.

Book a Canal Boat Holiday for 2017

Welcome On Board!                                                                          Thank you for choosing your holiday with Midland Mallard. No matter which boat you’ve hired or […]

Merry Xmas MidlandMallard.

Happy Xmas from us at MidlandMallard.

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 […]

Xmas Quackers

Holidays on the ashby canal network

Market Bosworth Steam Train

Canal Boat Holidays on the Ashby Canal in the midlands

Things to see and do on the Ashby Canal.

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