Moonraker Canalboats' Blog

We’ve moved our canalboat holidays base

admin — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 09:16:14 +0000

We have finally arrived at our new base which is at Honeystreet Wharf in the stunning surrounding hills of Pewsey vale in beautiful Wiltshire. The location is spectacular and the site offers our guests fantastic facilities which now reflects the high standard of our boats.

The local area in itself is an amazing place to come and visit, from the picturesque towns of Marlborough and Avebury to the spectacular sights of stone hendge. The location of our canal boat holidays could not be better, and what’s more, we are located smack bang in the middle of the Kennet and Avon canal.

At Honeystreet Wharf we also provide wharf services to canal boaters and the local community. Previously know as Gibsons Wharf Services, the wharf will still be the same as before but will will just be adding to the facilities and services. We will shortly be opening a well stocked chandlery and shop for canal boaters, locals and visitors.

Our canal boat holiday hire fleet are available to rent, for 2012 bookings we advise anyone to book early as we are already booking up quicky. Moonshadow, our most luxurious holiday boat yet will be available from the end of 2011. To book one of our luxury hire boats please contact us via the contact page on the main website.

New luxury canal boat added to fleet

admin — Tue, 24 May 2011 15:29:13 +0000

Today our brand new luxury narrowboat arrived and safely touched down on the Kennet and Avon Canal. Moonshadow is our forth addition to the luxury canal holiday fleet of boats. More information will be up shortly so please visit her page by clicking on the link on the main website.

Freezing weather on the Kennet and Avon Canal

admin — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:03:17 +0000

As we all know this November has been a harsh and very cold start to the winter. Last year on the Kennet and Avon the canal was frozen for a number of weeks and it looks like this year won’t be any different. Some parts of the canal were as thick as 5 or 6 inches in places last year and moving the boats was near impossible. However, winter on the Kennet and Avon Canal can be a magical experience with picturesque scenes where ever you look. So, I’m hoping for some snow but maybe not so much ice this year please!

Wildlife on the K&A

admin — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 16:02:52 +0000

This year the wildlife on the Kennet and Avon Canal has been out of control, which is fantastic! Some species, such as kingfishers, have been spotted time and time again by boaters and walkers. Other species include otters, toads and newts, all of which have also increased in numbers and sightings.

This increase in waterways life is brilliant for the ecosystem and ofcourse it’s great for all the visitors to the Kennet and Avon Canal. It just goes to show why the Kennet and Avon Canal is one of the most beautiful in the country, teeming with wildlife. A margin of this has been down to the continued support and activities by local communities and organisations along the waterway. Other species that have been spotted this year include mallards, moorhens and swans.

If you are visiting the canal this year or next, animal lover or not, you’ll hopefully be able to spot all these wonderful creatures!

End of the summer season

admin — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 19:49:02 +0000

Well the 2010 boating season is just coming to an end for us here at Moonraker. It’s been a very busy year and we’ve enjoyed having all sorts of different guests from a variety countries.

What’s your favourite Kennet and Avon Pub?

admin — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:14:09 +0000

Our guests always ask us where the best places to eat and drink are on the Kennet and Avon Canal. So we thought it would be a good idea to get canal enthusiasts like yourselfs to suggest good places to eat! Click this blog to leave a comment.

Kennet and Avon Canal Bicentenary

admin — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:17:53 +0000

It’s almost the Kennet and Avon Canal’s 200th anniversary! To celebrate this special occasion, with the help of British Waterways and the K&A Canal Trust, there will be a lantern parade which will run along side the canal. If you enjoy the waterways as much as we do, then please help support this monementous occasion by turning up with family or friends.

Christmas Canal Holidays

admin — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:59:54 +0000

We have limited availability for Christmas canal boat holidays so book now if you wish to reserve your dates. We’ll set your boat up with a Christmas tree and some decorations which we can either put up for you or leave for you to enjoy doing! Canal holidays at Christmas is a special time of year to go boating, with a cosy log busring fire and central heating on all our boats, this will be a Christmas like no other. Contact us now