Floating Holidays - Day Boat Hire
Middlewich, Cheshire
About Floating Holidays - Day Boat Hire
From our base in Middlewich, Floating Holidays - Day Boat Hire offers the unique opportunity to explore the Cheshire countryside, whilst cruising along the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Accommodating up to 8 guests, Floating Holidays - Day Boat hire is ideal for family and friendship groups wanting to spend quality time togther, in the outdoors, away from it all. It is well-equipped, with kitchenette, WC and flexible indoor and outdoor seating.
Children will love pretending to be captains for the day and spotting the wildlife and farm animals that you're bound to see enroute.
Whether you pack a picnic or plan a pit stop at one of the canal side pubs en route, grown ups will love the chance to unwind for the day in the Cheshire countryside.
Safety First! Tuition is provided by a member of our experienced team and life jackets are provided in various sizes for both children and adults.
"What if I get the canal boating bug?", I hear you ask! Floating Holidays - Day Boat Hire also operates a number of holiday hire boats that you can check out upon your return.
Self - drive, canal boat day trips, from Middlewich, Cheshire.
Newly restored, Wild Thyme is ideal for family day trips, cruising along the Trent & Mersey Canal. Wild Thyme is fully equipped with a Kitchenette, WC and flexible seating for use both indoors and out.
Accommodating up to 8 guests, Wild Thyme is perfect for large family and friendship groups. Not forgetting the four legged members of the familly, dogs are welcome too!
Tuition is provided at the beginning of your day and life jackets are available in various sizes for both children and adults.
Scenic route with various points of interest along the way.
The perfect opportunity to spend time togther as a family, away from it all, in the pretty, Cheshire countryside.
Moor up at one of many canal side, beauty spots to enjoy a picnic, or stop for a hearty pub lunch en route.
Try your hand at being captain for the day!
Children love the opportunity to try their hand at being captain and the Cheshire countryside is fantastic for spotting wildlife and farm animals.
Facilities
Toilets
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Dog Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Thursday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Saturday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Sunday, 09:00 - 17:00
Our standard opening times are 9am until 5pm, however we operate morning, full day and evening hires or our day boat, narrowboat, Wild Thyme.
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (4-17) : Free
- Adult (17-18+) : Free
- Babies and Toddlers (0-3) : Free
Pricing is per group.
Monday - Friday, Day Hire [10am - 4pm]
£185.00 ・ 6 hr
Saturday - Sunday, Day hire [10am - 4pm]
£200.00 ・ 6 hr
Monday - Thursday, Evening Hire [5pm - 8pm]
[summer hours only]
£135.00 ・ 3 hr
Friday - Sunday, Evening Hire [5pm - 8pm]
[summer hours only]
£160.00 ・ 3 hr
This boat can take up to 8 guests, upon collection we will take you through your training induction and begin your trip along the canals.
During your tuition we will assist you through the first couple of locks, after which it will be plain sailing for the rest of the day.
We will meet you to assist you back through the locks upon your return.
The boat comes with complimentary tea and coffee, as well as a stocked fridge mini bar (items consumed payable upon return of vessel).
Full payment is required at the time of booking for the hire and a credit or debit card will be held on file and authorised for any charges upon the start of your hire. Our insurers also require photo id from the skipper and / or hirer.
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time more than 5 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
A stocked mini bar with alcohol, soft drinks and snacks is available, with items consumed, payabale upon return.
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
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Public Transport
Contact Details
Transport Information
Floating Holidays - Day Boat Hire can be reached via bus or train.
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