Discover the waterways with our electric hire boats and embark on a trip along one of the most stunning stretches of canal in the UK.
Invite your friends and family to join you as you navigate the local countryside, enveloped by the soothing sounds of Cheshire’s natural beauty.
Each hire period lasts up to 3 hours and doesn’t entail going through any locks.
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Join us every Saturday throughout the summer and bank holiday weekends for an afternoon of live music from local musicians by the water!
View our lineup for the summer here! ⬇️
SATURDAY SOUNDS BY THE WATERFRONT LINEUP
Enjoy great tunes, soak up the sun, and make unforgettable memories in a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere.
✨ Hospitality at its best! Our licensed bar is open until late, serving beers, wines, cocktails, and soft drinks, along with delicious food.
Want the best spot? Bring a chair or picnic blanket and settle in!
⛺ If you want to make a night of it, why not stay on-site? Campers, glampers, and caravans welcome! Well-behaved dogs too!
The annual festival is coming to Ilkeston over the 2017 August Bank Holiday weekend. It is free to attend and is expected to attract over 100 boats and several thousand visitors.
Floating traders, heritage craft, leisure boats and working narrowboats will line the towpath, and there will be a wide range of activities on offer for all ages, with attractions such as Shreck the boat-horse, water zorbing, mini steam-engine rides, classic cars, live music and craft stalls.
To find out more, including how to volunteer at the event and book a mooring space or camping pitch, visit waterways.org.uk/festivalofwater
The Marina is open:
Mon - Sat: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Cafe is open:
Mon - Fri: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sat - Sun: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
The Chandlery is open:
Mon - Sat: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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