WIRRAL COMMUNITY NARROWBOAT TRUST

A registered CHARITY No. 1084432 ‹› A COMPANY limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales No. 3853212

Registered address: c/o 1Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, Merseyside CH41 6AU  Telephone 0151 357 1783

General Information - info@wirralnarrowboats.com   ●   Bookings - bookings@wirralnarrowboats.com

WIRRAL COMMUNITY NARROWBOAT TRUST was founded in 1984 and is a registered charity run entirely by volunteers. The Trust operates two purpose-built canal boats providing a choice of day trips and residential breaks from spring to autumn each year  from various departure points in Cheshire. Our trips have proved very popular and many of our clients, mostly senior citizens, youth groups and disabled persons, return, year after year, to enjoy the peaceful tranquillity of the canals, the countryside and the wildlife. 

The narrowboats are operated by an experienced. trained and certificated crew. All members have C.R.B. accreditation.

Each boat has a wheelchair ramp and lift,  a flush toilet,  central heating, full cooking facilities incl. refrigerator, kitchen utensils, tea towels, plates, cutlery and crockery. The new residential boat 'POT of GOLD' also has a shower. Life jackets are available for each passenger and a First Aid box is carried on board.  There is also a radio / CD player ifitted.

A typical full-day return trip lasts from 6 to 7 hours but we also offer extended day returns of 7 to 8 hours or more and half-day returns lasting around 5 hour seach allowing a lunch stop of 1 hour. Residential breaks are for a maximum of 10 days. We have a choice of trips depending on the position of the boat but may cover part of the Shropshire union, Trent & Mersey, Bridgewater and Llangollen canals. 

Please note that the maximum number and type of wheelchairs carried on any trip depends on their size & weight and the particular boat chosen. More detailed information can be provided on request.

A new 'DAY' boat has been ordered which is hoped will be delivered at the beginning of the next sailing season.

Contact Information.

It is advisable to ring the office (0151 357 1783) between 10.00am and 12 noon, Monday to Friday for any enquiry. If this is not possible you may leave a message giving your name, telephone No. and brief details of your enquiry.  A member of our booking team will contact you as soon as possible after receiving your message.

Please refer to the BOOKING page for all the contact options.