We are opening in a limited capacity from 1st August 2020
For Social Bubble Canal Trips
With up to 4 hour and up to 6 hour trips on our narrowboat Spirit
also, with up to 7 hours on our self-steer day hire narrowboat Reg
There are some Covid 19 rules that will apply over and above our general terms and conditions
and by agreeing to the terms and conditions you agree to these additional rules
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
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
New Dates for CCBM Training
Please check back at a later date
---------------------------------------------------------------
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. Our courses usually route from Harefield, into London, through St Pancras to Limehouse, and then along the tidal Thames to Brentford before returning to Harefield.
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
