Canal Boat Holidays
From Union Wharf Marina.

Welcome to our canal boat holidays website.

We hire canal boats from Union Wharf marina in Market Harborough in Leicestershire.

The marina is located on the Leicester Arm of the Grand Union Canal.

We hire canal boats for short breaks (3 to 6 nights) and full week holidays (7 nights).

Day boat hire is also available from Union Wharf Marina.

Cruising from Union Wharf Marina for six miles takes you onto the Grand Union Canal where you can travel north towards Leicester or south through The Foxton Locks.

Foxton has two staircases of locks, each with five locks to navigate. Market Harborough is an attractive market town whose center is within walking distance of Union Wharf Marina.

The prices quoted on this website include gas, canal boat training and car parking.

Book your canal boat holiday online using our live availability system with Instant confirmation of booking and secure payments through Barclays card processing.

If you prefer to talk to someone, you can call our booking office on freephone 0800 _ 389 8004 and we will be glad to assist you.

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Visit Foxton Locks during your canal boat holidays

The Foxton Locks are situated on the Grand Union Canal and are an easy three hour cruise from the Leicestershire town of Market Harborough.

The flight of locks at Foxton was built in 1810. It took 45 minutes to climb 75 foot and used thousands of gallons of water. Boat size was restricted as was the maximum load each could carry. With the railways in direct competition there was a need for bigger boats to be able to carry coal from the north direct to London. Wider locks were dismissed as these would use too much water from the canals summit pound. Read the full Foxton Locks article >

The Grand Union Canal meanders across the Midlands and sweeps through the peaceful countryside of the South East of England. Our canal boat marina is situated in the picturesque town of Market Harborough in Leicestershire, at the heart of the inspirational sights and scenery found on the Grand Union Canal. Read the full Grand Union Canal article >

Canal Boat Holidays From Union Wharf Marina.

Canal Boat Holidays
From Union Wharf Marina.