Swap the usual dinner booking for a canal cruise that feels easy, organised, and a genuinely different type of Valentine's day out in London. Step aboard the Tarporley narrowboat and enjoy a relaxed 90-minute round trip on Regent’s Canal. You’ll see a side of London most people miss. Plus, you can still be home in time for your evening plans. This experience suits couples who want something fun and different, without the fuss. The crew keeps things friendly and straightforwar

Tarporley has been featured in Canal Boat Magazine ’s “Club Champions”. This November 2025 spotlight celebrates the people powering Britain’s waterways. So, if you want a canal boat in Camden  with real community impact, start here. Below is a full transcription of the magazine feature, shared verbatim. Canal Boat CLUB CHAMPIONS In this monthly feature we will shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes of Britain’s canals and rivers. From volunteer groups to local trusts, discov

Autumn is always a meaningful season for CCNA Tarporley. As a Camden Charity, we use our Community Canal Boat to bring people together, celebrate waterway heritage, and create calmer moments on the canal when the year speeds up. This final blog in our 2025 series looks back at September to December and captures a few of the moments that made us feel proud, thankful and connected. September – celebrating waterway heritage at Angel Fest September is a highlight in our calendar

Summer on the canal is always a busy time for CCNA Tarporley. As a Camden Charity with a much loved Community Canal Boat, we use the warmer months to welcome even more people on board. This second blog in our 2025 series looks back at May, June, July and August and the communities who joined us on the water. Canalway Cavalcade May – Canalway Cavalcade at Little Venice In May, our focus turned to Canalway Cavalcade at Little Venice, one of our favourite annual events. Despite

For CCNA Tarporley, 2025 has already been a big year for our small Camden Charity and our much loved Community Canal Boat, Tarporley. This first blog in a three-part series looks back at January to April and highlights how your support helped us bring people together on the water. Camden Charity boat, Tarporley, on the Canal January – beating Blue Monday together In January, we chose to start 2025 with hope, not the usual Blue Monday gloom. Blue Monday can feel heavy for many

If you are searching for a Christmas activity in London that feels calm, festive, and special, our Christmas boat trip aboard The Tarporley is a perfect choice. This seasonal cruise gives you time to slow down, enjoy the winter air, and experience the canal in a completely different way. The Tarporley is our historic narrowboat, and every trip supports our charity work focused on mental wellbeing across the local community. Christmas abord the Tarporley This year’s Christmas

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The Angel Canal Festival   once again transformed Islington’s waterways into a celebration of colour, craft, and community. This much-loved annual event has been running since 1986, and it continues to capture the charm of London’s canal life. Among the highlights of the 2025 festival was The Tarporley , the historic narrowboat operated by the Camden Canals and Narrowboat Association (CCNA) , which champions mental wellbeing through its community and charity canal trips. The