FAQs
Family
- How safe is it? The barges and canals are maintained with safety very much in mind. We give very thorough training. Children and non-swimmers should of course wear lifejackets (free).
- Is it suitable for all ages? Yes. Children love helping and will need less 'entertainment' than you think.
- What can we do along the way? Playgrounds, swimming pools, Pennine walks, paint-your-own pottery, cinemas, museums - a vast array.
- Can we bring pets? Of course. The first pet is free, extras £25 per week or part week.
- What are the facilities on the barge? Comfortable beds, hot showers, fully-equipped kitchens - everything you need plus bags of charm.
- What can we do in each place? See our
things to do, and our guide to
Yorkshire canal pubs.
Friends
- What can we do along the way? You're never far from an amazing array of welcoming
pubs and restaurants, and there are clubs in the bigger towns. There are lots of tourist attractions too.
- How difficult is it? All our barges are designed to be easy to handle with simple controls. We teach you what you need to know about handling your barge and doing the locks
- What entertainment is there? You have
TV/DVD with HDMI socket, radio/CD.
- How many people are needed to operate the barge/locks? Two adults, plus helpers to look after small children.
- Can we leave the barge on its own? The towpath provides safe moorings in all the popular stopping places.
Everyone
- Where can we park? We have free parking on site.
- Will you show us how to do it? Yes, we send a film and booklets before the holiday, and spend time with every crew explaining how to handle the boat and work the locks.
- Will we able to turn our barge round? There are frequent turning points, marked in the guides on board.
- Do we need a licence? No, and you don't need to pay for moorings or to use the canal.
- Do we have to pay for fuel? Not with us. Some other companies do charge for fuel, quite hefty sums.
- Will we be insured? You'll be covered for damage to the barge and third party. Personal injury, possessions and cancellation are not covered. Cheap holiday insurance is available from the Post Office.
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