Boutique Narrowboats
Book a romantic minibreak on a luxury canal boat for 2.
Coronavirus latest
You will need to check who can travel with you on your boat before arriving at Union Wharf.
We are taking bookings from the following dates, but please note that this is subject to change:
29th March 2021 – Day Boat hire to single households from the local area
12th April 2021 – Holiday hire boats to single households
17th May 2021 – Day boat and holiday boat hire to 2 households or 6 people
21st June 2021 – unrestricted hire
Advice from the Canal and River Trust is updated here:
We will contact you directly if your holiday or day boat booking is affected and arrange for a transfer of your dates or refund. You can also get in touch with us.
Please be assured that if you choose to book with us but restrictions later make it impossible to travel, we will happily reschedule your booking or refund any monies paid so far.
Best wishes
Sharon and Aaran
More about Union Wharf in Market Harborough
Union Wharf Marina is at the heart of Market Harborough canal basin in Leicestershire. The basin here is a picturesque waterfront destination offering holiday hire boats to cater for all tastes.
We aim to find the ideal boat to suit your plans, whether you are an experienced boater or a complete novice looking for a minibreak adventure.
Choose from our interior-designed luxury Boutique Narrowboats for couples, our smaller day boats for groups or a holiday boat for families.
Routes and Itineraries
The marina at Union Wharf is at the end of the Market Harborough arm. This is a peaceful stretch of the Grand Union canal which meanders through the rural Leicestershire landscape.
From Union Wharf you will soon reach the iconic Foxton Locks. From there, take a scenic route up to Leicester or choose a rural southern itinerary to Crick or Braunston.
New to Narrowboating?
No experience is necessary to holiday on a narrowboat and we provide all the training you need.
Many of our hirers have never set foot on a canal boat before their holiday and so you are in good company. Although we offer a comprehensive handover for all our guests, we are happy to do a bit of extra ‘hand-holding’ for novices who come aboard.