Coronavirus latest

We must remain closed at Union Wharf Marina due to the national lockdown. We hope to reopen on Monday 12th April 2021 to members of the same household and know that you will be watching for government updates as closely as ourselves.

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.

The government guidance is below:

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

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.

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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.

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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.