Lock-Free Cruising On The Ashby Canal

The Lock-less Ashby Canal Firstly the Ashby canal is the number 1 favorite canal for people wishing to cruise the cut without the stress of having to open and close lock gates. The “Ashby” as it is known locally consists of 22 miles of lock free canal cruising and runs mainly through a SSSI (Site […]

10% Discount on 3-4 nights Narrowboat Holidays Booked in January 2020

We are currently offering 10% off Narrowboat holidays for 3 or 4 nights booked in January.

Bosworth Festival 2019

Throughout June 2019 Market Bosworth will again host the annual Bosworth festival. Showcasing Music, events, entertainment and lots of interesting things to see and do. In the Parish field on June 22nd from 10:00 am to 16:00 pm you can enjoy Spanish music and Bollywood dance. There are also other entertainments such as craft food […]

10% Discount on 3-4 nights Booked in January 2019

We are currently offering 10% off Narrowboat holidays for 3 or 4 nights booked in January.

Festival on a Boat 1st & 2nd Sept 2018

Enjoy a Festival on a Narrowboat from the 1st to 2nd September 2018.

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.

Real Ale Festival 2017 and Narrowboat Hire

Real Ale Festival 2017 and Narrowboat Hire. This years Market Bosworth Rail Ale festival is nearly upon us!  Why not spend the weekend living on-board our luxury narrowboat just a stones throw away from the annual festival based at the Market Bosworth steam train station?

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 […]

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