Canals lose water through locks, evaporation and leakage. Discover how reservoirs, springs, boreholes and pumps keep the Grand Union Canal full and navigable.

Meet Albert, Victoria, Hay Day and Lavender, and discover which narrowboat best suits your group and plans for a day on the Grand Union Canal.

Canal locks may look complicated, but the basic idea is surprisingly simple. Discover how they work and what to expect on your first narrowboat day.

Gather your family crew for the ultimate summer challenge: learn to steer, navigate locks, spot wildlife and captain a private narrowboat for the day.

Make the school summer holidays more memorable with a private, screen-free narrowboat adventure filled with wildlife, locks, fresh air and family time.

A private narrowboat day can become a family adventure, birthday celebration, friends’ reunion or peaceful escape. Discover five ways to enjoy the Grand Union Canal from Cow Roast Marina in Tring.