Day Boat Hire

Our purpose built, all weather narrowboats are ideal for a family outing, birthday, anniversary or reunion parties, or a business day out with a difference.

On a day trip from Sileby Mill you can explore the beautiful River Soar in either direction. Head south and you will pass through some delightful and surprisingly remote countryside with abundant wildlife. Birstall makes a good leisurely lunchtime destination with a large riverside pub, or you can press on further towards Leicester past the Watermead Country Park. Head north and you will meander through lush water meadows, past the villages of Mountsorrel and Barrow. Loughborough seen from the canal is an interesting mix of industrial heritage and housing, with two waterside pubs to choose from for lunch. Whichever way you choose there are ample sites for picnics, some locks, and you are sure to have a great day out.

Rumble & Tumble

  • 23 long, suitable for 2 to a maximum of 12 people
  • Wheelchair lift on Rumble
  • Gas hob, sink, kettle and fresh water.
  • Separate toilet compartment (not of wheelchair dimension).
  • · Enclosed cabin and folding front canopy.
  • · Please bring your own mugs, glasses, utensils etc

Jumble

  • 19' long, suitable for 2 to a maximum of 8 people
  • Gas hob, sink, kettle and fresh water.
  • Separate toilet compartment.
  • Steel roof and folding front canopy.
  • Please bring your own mugs, glasses, utensils etc.
The boats are easy to handle and full tuition, including use of locks is given to all novice crews.

Hire Charges 2000

(Inclusive of VAT at 17.5%) VAT Reg. No. 728 3510 38
DAY BOATS (March to October)
Week days(900am 500pm)
Weekends & bank hols.
Half day(4 hrs.)
Per hour
Rumble/Fumble
£80
£95
£60
£20
Jumble
£70
£85
£50
£20
We regret that we do not accept half-day bookings more than 24 hours in advance for weekends or during July and August
A SECURITY DEPOSIT OF £50 IN CASH is required at the time of hire and will be returned in full on the safe. return of the boat and equipment by the agreed time, and so long as no loss, damage or incidents have occurred.

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What's included?

The charges for the boats are all inclusive (but remember to bring your own picnic equipment etc. for day boats).

The boats are equipped with windlasses (lock handles), mooring pins etc. and buoyancy aids of all sizes are available on request at no extra charge. (We insist on these being worn by youngsters under 15 years of age).

How to book

Please select your preferred date and visit or telephone us to check availability of your chosen boat. We will then hold your provisional booking for SEVEN DAYS pending receipt of the completed booking form and deposit of 50% of hire charge. The balance, together with the returnable security deposit is payable before commencement of hire. (Note: payment may be made by credit card).

What else do we do?

We are a busy, working boatyard with about 40 privately owned boats of all types and sizes permanently moored here. We have a slipway and full range of facilities for the boat owner and we have a small shop offering a wide range of chandlery, unusual gifts, maps, ice cream and cold drinks etc. Do call in and have a browse!

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