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Breaking News
We are in the process of moving our boats to our newly refurbished operating base at the Slimbridge Boat Station right next to the Black Shed Cafe.
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Discover the Fastest Way to Slow Down
Have you ever fancied messing about on the water? Never had the confidence? One of our Day or Holiday Hire Narrowboats is the perfect chance to have a go. This is a great way to experience life on a canal boat, share time with family and friends or make..
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Day & Holiday Hire Narrowboats on the Gloucester Sharpness Canal
There’s something magical about spending time on the water – the peaceful atmosphere and wildlife, beautiful surroundings, and the passing boats. What better way could there be to enjoy a memorable day out..
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A Great Value Experience With Friends, Family, and Colleagues
Hiring a narrowboat on the Gloucester Sharpness Canal is a unique way to see Gloucester and the villages and countryside along the way. With a speed limit of 4mph, rushing is not an option and with the stresses
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"There is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats"
said Ratty to Mole
Day Boats
Day Boats have seating inside for up to 10 people.
Holiday Boat
Our Holiday Boat is available for 3 & 4 night breaks.
Route Plan
Things to see and do and maps of the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
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We're Moving!
A big thanks to everyone who hired a boat this year and welcome to everyone who is going to hire one in 2019. From 2019 all Day & Holiday Boat hires will start and finish from our new operating base at Slimbridge. The team at Gloucester Narrowboats wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year