Even though we are closed for bookings at the moment.
Make 2021/22 a great year
with new exciting experiences
just give a Hillingdon Narrowboats
Give a Gift voucher for
a 2, 4 or 6 hour trip
some money towards a trip
or some money towards next years
Santa Boat Trips
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The Boathouse and Covid 19
Please note that the Boathouse is still under a strict working regime due to the Covid 19 situation.
In order to protect the people at the boathouse in the established Work Bubble:-
Only attend the boathouse if you have prior permission to do so and it is absolutely necessary.
The Boathouse is for HNA business only.
Any personal enquiries or anything that is not HNA related contact must only to be made by phone or email only
All visitors outside the HNA work bubble face coverings must be worn at all times and everyone must sign in. They must not enter any enclosed areas without permission (including the boats)
If you have an exemption from wearing a face covering you may be seen outside but do not enter the Boathouse or boats and social distancing (2 meters) must be observed.
Do not attend the boathouse:-
If you have had or have had contact with anyone who has a positive test of Covid 19 or have been contacted by the track and trace service and told to self-isolate.
If you have had close contact with anyone who has been tested and is positive or is self-isolating whether within your household or with any other persons even if this was accidental.
Volunteering at the boathouse is by invitation only so please do not just drop in
Except for pump outs and water only
Please observe the Social Distancing rules laid down by the Government
Note that the safety of our volunteers and customers are paramount.
We hope that you are all able to keep well and if you feel that we can help please do not hesitate to get in touch.
From all at HNA
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Even though we have been adversely affected by the Covid situation, we have been able to crack on with the restoration of Theo (in conjunction with The Heathrow Community Trust) with small teams isolating themselves from the outside world.
To see how they are progressing please see the report at the link below
Restoration of Theo Report August 2020
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New Dates for CCBM Training
Please check back at a later date
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Hillingdon Narrowboats is a charity which owns and operate six narrowboats on the Grand Union Canal, based in Harefield, West London.
Much of our work is with schools, Scout, Guide, Cubs and Brownies groups, disadvantaged people, DoE Gold students, Princes Trust and other community or voluntary groups, where we provide boats for anything from a single afternoon to a full five-day event on the local canal system.
We provide training under the auspices of the National Community Boat Association, at a number of levels, which are one to four day courses and are suitable for anyone, of any experience – from complete novice, up to experienced boaters. .
We also provide private and corporate hire: We have provided boats for team-building events, a family reunion (with members flying in from all parts of the globe); a five day adventure with three boats for a local school; countless Beaver, Cub and Scout narrowboat camps; and much more.
Every year, we run special events, such as our very popular Santa Specials in December, which saw over 600 passengers join us for a trip to see Santa in his canal-side grotto.
Whatever your background, and whatever you’re doing, narrowboating has something for everyone. If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, get in touch and we’ll be able to come up with something fun, educational, relaxing or motivating. We look forward to boating with you soon
Painting of Coppermill Lock and boathouse with NB Spirit by D. Morley Ickenham Art Society
