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| 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. Why not join the growing number of local and national companies who have found our day boats perfect for team development days.
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.
If you have any qualms about handling a boat, fear not! They are easy to control and full instruction is given to all who require it, but please be aware that boat handling and lock operation require a degree of agility.
BOOK NOW TO DISCOVER THE FREEDOM OF THE HEART OF ENGLAND WATERWAYS |
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You are welcome to view our boats before you book, but please telephone first to arrange a suitable time.
The boats are easy to handle and full tuition, including use of locks is given to all novice crews.
Hire Charges
(Inclusive of VAT) VAT Reg. No. 728 3510 38
2013 |
Discounts available to charitable groups |
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DAY BOATS
Hire Period
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Weekdays |
Weekends &
Bank Holidays |
Half days
(4 hrs.) |
Per hour |
| Jumble, Rumble & Fumble |
£180 |
£180 |
£120 |
£40 |
| Evening trips are sometimes available in June, July and August at £80/hour including a skipper. |
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We are pleased to offer a fully qualified skipper,
yours for the day for an additional £100 (inc vat).
Please request when booking your dayboat |
 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 £100 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.
Late return will be charged at £40 per hour.
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 is payable on the day of hire. Payment can be made by Credit/Debit card (by telephone or in person), or by cheque payable to Sileby Mill Boatyard.
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 a well stocked shop offing a wide range of chandlery, unusual gifts, maps, ice cream and cold drinks etc. The shop and site toilets are accessible to all and there is ample car parking. Do call in and browse!
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23 long, suitable for 2 to a maximum of 12 people
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