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Day Trips corners. A full commentary provides a knowledgeable insight into a historic way
of
life and the arduous but fascinating
world of the canal community.
Booking is essential - telephone Mon - Fri 020 7482 2550
LIMEHOUSE
A trips through the canalways of north and east London. Departing from Camden lock at 9.30am, travelling eastwards the boat descends 86 ft through 12 locks and the 960 yard long Islington Tunnel.Passing St Pancras, Camley Street Natural Park, Battlebridge Basin - home to a colourful collection of boats and the London Canal Museum. At Old Ford the boat turns south and through the last 3 locks to reach Limehouse Basin where the canal enters the River Thames on the edge of Docklands. After a lunch stop the boat returns, via the Limehouse Cut, and along the Hertford Union Canal where the green borders of Victoria Park make a pleasant change to the urban landscape before rejoining the Regents Canal. the boat arrives back at about 6pm.
Saturdays - 5th and 19th July, 9th August, and 6th September
Tickets £18.50
The Islington Tunnel-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The BLACK HORSE at GREENFORD
A day trip westwards along the Regents and Grand Union Canals. Departing from Camden Lock
at 10am, along the prettiest part of the canal through Regents Park, Marylebone and the Maida Hill Tunnel to Little Venice or the Paddington Stop. This is the junction with the Paddington Arm of the Grand Union Canal which continues through Ladbroke Grove, past Kensal Green Cemetery, with its canal gate still in use for boaters burials, and over the North Circular Aqueduct
on the way back for a look at the traffic below. A stop for lunch at the Black Horse PH before
returning. Bring your own lunch or orders can be made from the pub on the way. Arrives back at about 5.30pm.
Saturdays - 28th June, 16th August and 20th September
Tickets £15
The Black horse PH These trips are on a traditional canal narrow boat . Space is therefore limited but there is a single toilet on board. There are
steps up and down into the boat and the trips may entail some walking. Delays can occur and return times are approximate.
The trips are not suitable for children.