Stand Up Paddle Boarding - July 8th 2023

Aged 12-25? Why not join us for free Stand Up Paddle Boarding at our base in Loughborough? Fully qualified coach. Places are limited. Morning and afternoon session available.

Pre-booking essential.

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Tailored Cruises Aboard Jubilee - Autumn 2024

Looking for a unique, comfortable, and unforgettable autumn experience for you and up to five guests? Select from our exclusive dates for a serene 2-hour private cruise aboard our luxurious, accessible narrowboat, Jubilee. Unwind with our skipper and crew and enjoy a range of bespoke extras. Ideal for couples, families, work teams, and friends, this is your chance to savour a relaxing journey with flexible departure times, tailored to your schedule.
Santa's Sleighboat 2024

Running for its 8th year! Meet Santa and his elves on our festive canal boat and enjoy an enchanting journey along the Grand Union Canal. Ticket includes: mince pie/cake & drink Each child will receive a present An unmissable Christmas treat for the family. All proceeds go to supporting the work of the Peter Le Marchant Trust
Colours of Autumn - October 2024

Celebrate the colours along the waterways this October half term, with our special family 2½ hour canal boat trips. Tickets include on-board activity packs and crafts suitable for our younger passengers. Enjoy the wonderful scenery from the unique vantage point our boat offers. Perfect for the budding photographer!
Our stunning community garden

Check out the stunning photos of our garden, beautifully maintained by our incredible team of volunteers! 🌿 We recently welcomed the Loughborough In Bloom judge to our garden as we get ready for our ranking. A huge thank you to our dedicated gardening team for their hard work and passion. The garden looks absolutely amazing, and we couldn't be prouder!

Stand Up Paddle Boarding - Saturday 1st June 2024 FULLY BOOKED!

Saturday 1st June Two sessions available - 10am-12pm & 1-3pm Join us for a free session learning to Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) here at the trust with a qualified instructor and all equipment provided. Please contact Angie on [email protected] to book a place, places are limited.
Litter Pick - Saturday 11th May 2024 -10.00am - 1.00pm

Setting off from our base, come and help us keep our waterways free from rubbish. Litter pick either in the canoes or on foot. All equipment, instruction with a qualified instructor and refreshments provided. Open to ages 14 - 25 Free attendance though booking is essential for either on-foot or on the water participation.
Introduction to Crewing 3rd and 4th April 2024 - 10am - 3pm

Join us for a free 2 day course in understanding just what it takes to be a volunteer crew member with us in these introduction sessions. We will be going out on the water, talking about water and fire safety and teaching you the basics of customer care. Please contact Angie on [email protected] to book a place, places are limited.
Canoe Instruction Session - 16th October

Canoe Instruction Session With a fully qualified instructor, join us for a session in learning the basics of being in a canoe with a trip out on the water. All equipment provided, booking essential as places are limited.
Introduction to Crewing - 17th - 18th October

Join us for a free 2 day course in understanding just what it takes to be a volunteer crew member with us in these introduction sessions. We will be going out on the water, talking about water and fire safety and teaching you the basics of customer care. Please contact Angie on [email protected] to book a place, places are limited.
Youth Wellbeing Week - Wednesday 26th July

The third day of our Youth Wellbeing week was packed today! We had plenty of Lego builders and craft creativity with fully booked canal boat trips and pedalos. Thank you to everyone who joined us. Tomorrow we have more crafts and pedalos, bird box and fairy door building, as well as a bouncy castle for the day.
Youth Wellbeing Week - Tuesday 25th July

Day 2 of our Youth Wellbeing Week was a great success. We had plenty of young people trying out our climbing wall, crafts and watercolour sessions. Our thanks to Beaumanor Hall and Active Charnwood for their participation. Tomorrow we have pedalos, Lego building, painting, crafts and canal boat trips - please do come down and join in.
Youth Wellbeing Week - Monday 24th July

We commenced our Youth Wellbeing Week, today. Thank you to everyone who joined in the archery, canal boat trips and crafts. We saw some wonderfully creative pebble painting, gratitude jars and journals. Tomorrow, we've got watercolour art, a climbing wall, as well as on-base crafts. Just pop along and join in - we look forward to welcoming you!
Youth Wellbeing Week 24th July - 27th July 2023

Join our Trust for a range of FREE drop in wellbeing sessions during the Summer holidays. Week runs from Monday 24th July to Thursday 27th July. Come along with an adult and enjoy boats trips, archery, painting, lego building and loads more.
Let's Fish! - June 3rd, August 5th, Sept 9th

We've teamed up with the Canals & River's Trust again and hosting three of their award-winning Let's Fish! events. If you've ever wanted to learn to fish, be guided by our team of professionally qualified and licensed angling coaches. All bait, equipment, permits and licence are provided. All you need to do is book in and turn up on time on the day.

Ready to board?

Day trips are available from March until the end of October, and run 7 days a week on our fully accessible broad beam boats, Symphony or Serenade. Prices are £16 per person, with a minimum hire fee of £224.
Make a Booking

Book your day trip by using our calendar and completing the online form with your suggested available dates
Self-hire holiday boat

Jubilee is ideal for families and groups wanting the freedom to meander along the canals at their own pace. It is available for holidays throughout the year.
Santa's Sleighboat 2021 - SOLD OUT!

Running for its 5th year! Meet Santa and his elves on our festive canal boat and enjoy an enchanting journey along the Grand Union Canal. Ticket includes: mince pie/cake & drink Each child will receive a present An unmissable treat for the family, this Christmas. All proceeds go to supporting the work of the Peter Le Marchant Trust
Prices

2024 prices for our day trips and holidays
Symphony

Symphony is one of our broad-beamed boats which we use for our day trips.
Santa's Sleighboat 2022 - SOLD OUT!

Running for its 6th year! Meet Santa and his elves on our festive canal boat and enjoy an enchanting journey along the Grand Union Canal. Ticket includes: mince pie/cake & drink Each child will receive a present An unmissable Christmas treat for the family. All proceeds go to supporting the work of the Peter Le Marchant Trust
Santa's Sleighboat 2023

Running for its 7th year! Meet Santa and his elves on our festive canal boat and enjoy an enchanting journey along the Grand Union Canal. Ticket includes: mince pie/cake & drink Each child will receive a present An unmissable Christmas treat for the family. All proceeds go to supporting the work of the Peter Le Marchant Trust
A passion for boating?

We rely on a team of incredible volunteers to keep shipshape - could you be our next crew member? Explore our available roles today!
Our Team

Volunteers are instrumental in supporting the work of the Peter Le Marchant Trust. We also have a team of core office staff who are dedicated to providing the best experience possible for our visitors.