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Discover scenic waterways with Narrowboat Day Hire Ltd. Ideal for families, friends, or couples. Follow for updates and bookings.

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06/06/2026

Dad doesn’t need another mug.
He has enough mugs. The cupboard is full. 😄

This Father’s Day, give him something better:
a private narrowboat day on the Grand Union Canal.

Fresh air, slow cruising, family time, and the chance to be “𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗱” for the day.

We start and end at Cow Roast Marina, easy to reach from London by train via Tring Station.

Father’s Day is Sunday, 21 June — book early before the best slots float away.

👉 Book your Father’s Day narrowboat day hire today.
https://book.narrowboatdayhire.com/

20/05/2026

One of our favourite things about narrowboat day hire is seeing children get properly involved 🛶✨

This lovely video was shared by one of our customers, showing their child helping open a lock on the Grand Union Canal — and absolutely loving it!

It’s these little moments that make a canal day so special. Fresh air, gentle adventure, something new to learn, and memories the whole family can share 💙

📍Start and finish at Cow Roast Marina
🚆Easy access from London by train
👉 Plan your own family narrowboat day out:
https://book.narrowboatdayhire.com/

19/05/2026

🐾 Your dog called… they want a narrowboat day out too.

Looking for a relaxed day out from London where your pup doesn’t have to stay behind? Come aboard from Cow Roast Marina and enjoy a private narrowboat adventure on the Grand Union Canal. 🚤🌿

Pack a picnic, bring your favourite people, add the dog bowl, and spend the day cruising at canal pace. Slow, scenic, peaceful — and very waggy-tail friendly. 🐶✨

Dogs are welcome — just add the pet option when booking.

👉 Book your dog-friendly narrowboat day hire today and bring your pup along for the ride.
https://book.narrowboatdayhire.com/

15/05/2026

Why should the Grand Union Canal be on your must-visit list this year?

Because some days are meant to be slower.

From Cow Roast Marina, you can step aboard your own private narrowboat and spend the day cruising through peaceful, leafy stretches of the Grand Union Canal. Calm water, green views, moored boats, quiet towpaths, and time to properly enjoy the countryside.

𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝘄 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀.

Perfect for families, friends, birthdays, relaxed celebrations, or simply a day away from the usual routine.

🚤 Private self-drive narrowboat hire
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Up to 10 people
🐕 Dogs welcome
💷 From £195 for the whole boat
📍 Starts and ends at Cow Roast Marina

Book your Grand Union Canal day out here:
https://www.narrowboatdayhire.com/booking

06/05/2026

🌿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸.

We took a walk through the local woods and honestly, no photo quite does it justice. But we tried anyway 💙

If you have been looking for an excuse to get outside this spring, this is it. The bluebell season is short — usually at its best in late April through early May — so now really is the time.

And if you want to make a proper day of it, our narrowboats are waiting at Cow Roast Marina on the Grand Union Canal. Cruise the Tring Summit at your own pace, picnic on board, and let the countryside do its thing.

No experience needed. Dogs welcome. 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯𝟱–𝟰𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻.

👉 Read our spring blog for ideas on how to pair a bluebell walk with a narrowboat day:
🔗 https://www.narrowboatdayhire.com/post/bluebells-narrowboats-and-the-chilterns-a-spring-day-out-from-cow-roast-marina

📅 Book your narrowboat day hire at narrowboatdayhire.com

22/04/2026

Had a relaxing day on the Grand Union Canal with us recently? We'd love to know how it went 🚤

The Canal & River Trust has launched its Hire Boat Survey 2026, and they're keen to hear from anyone who's hired a boat – whether for a gentle day trip from Cow Roast Marina or a longer adventure along the waterways.

Your feedback helps the Trust plan for the future and shows just how important boating is to our local communities and economy here in Hertfordshire and beyond.

It only takes a few minutes 👉 https://canalrivertrust.welcomesyourfeedback.net/txpr70

Thank you for supporting our waterways 💙

18/04/2026

Not your average day at the marina…
A beautiful narrowboat and a hot air balloon in one frame — the kind of sight that makes a day on the canal even more memorable. 🎈

And the best part? We’re just 𝟯𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻, so it’s an easy escape from the city without the hassle.

Ready for your own relaxing day on the water?
Book your narrowboat day hire now and enjoy a slower kind of day out on the Grand Union Canal.

https://www.narrowboatdayhire.com/booking

09/04/2026

A summer day doesn’t have to be busy to be memorable.

Sometimes, it’s just this—quiet water, green views, and hours where nothing is rushed. Drifting along the Grand Union Canal, coffee in hand, good company beside you… It’s the kind of day that leaves you feeling properly rested.

No experience needed. Just step on board and take it slow.

Book your summer day out here
https://www.narrowboatdayhire.com/booking

02/04/2026

𝟯𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 🚤

Need a last-minute Easter holiday idea for the family?

Hire your own private narrowboat for the day from Cow Roast Marina on the Grand Union Canal. From just £195, you get 7.5 hours on board for up to 10 people, and yes, dogs are welcome too.

That means a full family day out from just £19.50 per person if all 10 spaces are used.

No queues. No packed attractions. Just fresh air, picnic food, wildlife, passing boats, and a proper day together at canal pace.

🚤 𝟳.𝟱 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 𝗨𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲
🐕 𝗗𝗼𝗴-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆
💷 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 £𝟭𝟵𝟱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝘁

Limited Easter holiday dates available now.
https://www.narrowboatdayhire.com/booking

30/03/2026

A little sunshine, a little drama in the sky, and a lovely day on the canal ahead 🌦️

You do not need perfect weather for a narrowboat day out — that is all part of the charm.

Book your day on the water here: https://www.narrowboatdayhire.com/booking

Address

The Marina, Wharf Lane, Cow Roast
Tring
HP235RE

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 9pm
Tuesday	8am - 9pm
Wednesday	8am - 9pm
Thursday	8am - 9pm
Friday	8am - 9pm
Saturday	8am - 9pm
Sunday	8am - 9pm

Website

http://www.narrowboatdayhire.com/

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