Narrowboat holidays
With Union Wharf Narrowboats just over the Rutland boarder in Leicestershire, you can choose your own adventure. Cruise through stunning East Midlands landscapes, climb the world-famous Foxton Locks, moor up in quaint English villages, visit award-winning market towns, embrace the bustle of city life, and so much more.
Make sure you pop into the interactive and informative Rutland Water Visitor Centre & Gift Shop at Sykes Lane near Empingham. You will find lots to be learned; with items telling the history of the reservoir, and explaining the wildlife on the nature reserve, not forgetting the array of local information you can pick up to plan your time in the area, alongside maps, cycle routes, souvenirs and gifts.
Learners sessions, Daily Group walks, One-to-one personal training and private group sessions for visitors and local residents.
Rutland’s most famous landmark was saved from flooding when Rutland Water was created in the 1970s. Now with the floor raised almost half way up the church, it is a fascinating building with a unique history.
Clipsham Yew Tree Avenue is a unique collection of 150 yew trees, most over 200 years old. The Avenue was once the carriage drive to Clipsham Hall, the centre of the Clipsham Estate.
Pack your bucket and spade and head to Rutland Water beach – the 1st inland bathing water location in England to have a Blue Flag and Seaside Award!
Rumble Live Action Gaming, the award-winning gaming experience offering outdoor laser tag with state-of-the-art equipment, is available at both Rutland Water and Grafham Water in Cambridgeshire.
Global Birdfair is a fantastic event for all generations to enjoy.
