LOCATION
Welcome board SAWLEY MARINA - Nottingham

Located close to the City of Nottingham and sitting nicely on the borders of three shires - Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire -  Hire a Canalboat is based at Sawley Marina,  probably the UK’s largest inland waterway marina. As you arrive and swing into the extensive car park, you will feel that tinge of excitement so familiar to all of our guests. Your  narrowboat holiday adventure is about to begin.

The atmosphere is one of thrilled anticipation coupled with freedom and reassurance when living your holiday time along the fascinating waterways of England. Once you have mastered the basic techniques and are fully aware of “how it all works”, ably shown to you by a member of the friendly knowledgeable staff, you are truly masters of your own destiny.
Cruise along the Trent & Mersey Canal or the Erewash and you’ve so much to do and to see. The choice is immense.
The Canal Map, thoughtfully provided as part of the Boat Manual, will soon become your close friend and guide. Bridges, locks, stately homes, industrial heritage, pubs, villages, country towns, castles, museums, cities .  . . the canals have it all and will take you there along routes about which you have only ever dreamed.


You can email your booking directly to bookings@hireacanalboat.co.uk
(stating dates and boat size) or telephone 0800 389 3022