Boutique Narrowboats
Book a romantic minibreak on a luxury canal boat for 2.
Coronavirus update – 27 May 2020
Reopening & booking
The Canal and River Trust have given us the go ahead to operate the Day Boats from Friday 5th June 2020 onwards (yay!)
If you wish to book a day boat, please reserve through the online booking calendars.
Holiday Boat bookings may be a few weeks later and we will keep you updated via the website when we know more.
Social distancing for Day Boats
When you book your Day Boat, you will receive a Booking Confirmation email with links to the boat manual and an online preparation course. The Designated Skipper is asked to read the manual thoroughly and complete the online course, even if they are experienced.
With this preparation work complete, we will be able to shorten your training time on the day to practical training.
When your party arrives at the marina, you will gather at the named meeting point for your boat opposite the marina office. Your entire party will be directed to board your boat and remain inside, until the Designated Skipper has received any necessary training from us (at a 2 metre distance.)
Once the skipper is happy at the controls, we will wave you on your way!
To rearrange a booking
- To rearrange a booking made through us, please email us with your alternative dates.
- To rearrange a booking made through an outside booking agency, please contact them directly.
Day Boat experiences can now be purchased via Gift Card, and are valid for 365 days after purchase.
We hope to see you soon!
Best wishes
Aaran, Sharon and the team at Union Wharf
More about Union Wharf in Market Harborough
Union Wharf Marina is at the heart of Market Harborough canal basin in Leicestershire, a picturesque waterfront destination offering holiday hire boats to cater for all tastes.
Whether you are an experienced boater or a complete novice, we aim to find the ideal boat to suit your holiday plans.
Choose from our interior-designed luxury Boutique Narrowboats for couples, our smaller day boats for groups and a fleet of ABC hire boats for family holidays.
Whoever you are travelling with, we are sure that you will find the perfect fit at Union Wharf.
Routes and Itineraries
The marina at Union Wharf is at the end of the Market Harborough arm, a peaceful and picturesque 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.