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  • Alarum Productions
    Alarum Productions
  • All Things Spanish
  • Art on a Narrowboat - Paul's Art
    Art on a Narrowboat - Paul's Art
    Creating art on a Narrowboat. Pet commissions and British Wildlife Drawings.
  • Artful Nomad & Floating Crafts
    Artful Nomad & Floating Crafts
    Fun, friendly, creative art & craft workshops. Gallery, craft shop, commissions
  • Aussie Chick
    Aussie Chick
  • Away With The Fairies
  • BAKED ON BOARD
    BAKED ON BOARD
    Wood fired pizza, towpath takeaway, festivals & markets. Private functions.
  • Barge Fiodra
    Barge Fiodra
    Floating venue: cinema, exhibitions, well-being, arts and entertainment.
  • Barge-inn  booze
    Barge-inn booze
    Narrow boat off sales for your tow path refreshments promoting real ales.
  • Beanie Boat
    Hand knitted and crocheted beanie hats. Custom orders welcomed, match your boat!
  • Beck and Alan's personalised gifts
  • Birdboxandjennywren
    Birdboxandjennywren
    We sell fair trade clothing and gifts along with hand crafted items
  • Blue Adeline Crafts
    Blue Adeline Crafts
    Embroidery and cross stitching, beaded jewellery, hand knitted items, gifts.
  • Blue Rose Greeting Cards
    Blue Rose Greeting Cards
    An independent publisher & retailer specialising in photographic greeting cards.
  • Books 'n' Stuff
    Books 'n' Stuff
    Secondhand books and DVDs. Selection of homecrafted gifts
  • Born on the Cut Cafe
  • Bria Studio
    Bria Studio
    British grown flowers & plants
  • BRIGHTSTAR
    BRIGHTSTAR
    Holistic Therapist Aromatherapy Massage, Reflexology, Reiki & Other Treatments.
  • Caledonia Glass
    Caledonia Glass
    Hand decorated glasswares created aboard narrowboat Caledonia.
  • Canal Art by Julie
    Canal Art by Julie
    Painted canal ware and items of canalia, tea towels, model boats etc.
  • Canal Art By NB Speedwell
    Canal Art By NB Speedwell
    Traditional Canal Art. Commissions taken.
  • Canal Art by Ruth
    Canal Art by Ruth
    Hand-painted traditional canalwares. Specialist in northern 'Knobstick' roses.
  • candy boat
    travels the canals selling sweets , fudge and soft drinks
  • Candy By Mandy
    Candy By Mandy
    Unique sweet and treat shop set on our steam powered Narrowboat.
  • Cards and Curios
    Cards and Curios
    At Cards and Curios we sell handmade cards, jewellery and other curiosities.
  • Celtic Fringe Crafts
    Celtic Fringe Crafts
    Continuously cruising & creating a range of unique handcrafted designs
  • Cheese Aboard
    Cheese Aboard
    @cheeseaboard1
  • Chilligibbon's Stringed Things
  • Coffee On t'cut and Vintage China
  • Compton Fenders
  • CorkTrend
    CorkTrend
    Fashion and home accessories made from cork. Eco-friendly and sustainable.
  • Cosmic Esoteric
    Cosmic Esoteric
    Canal - River - Water - Nature - Psychedelia - Magic - Aliens *Art and Clothes*
  • Crafts by silver mist
    Crafts by silver mist
    I do wood burning and engraving. Hand crafted jewellery and greeting cards
  • Crafts from Morgana
    Knitted and crocheted items, jewellery, rag rugs and more. All crafted onboard.
  • Crafts on the Cut
    CANAL ART & CRAFTS AND BOAT RELATED ITEMS
  • Crafty Witch Canal Artist
    Handpainted and handmade gifts and decor for all! Canal art and signwriting
  • Crocs The Vinyl Cut
    Crocs The Vinyl Cut
    Artwork cut into vinyl record by hand
  • Croeso Crafts
  • Crooked House Crafts
    Crooked House Crafts
    Hand crafted crooked houses and a variety of clay models
  • Cruising crafts
    Cruising crafts
    Floating gift shop specialising in horseshoe art blacksmithing and leather goods
  • Crystals afloat
    Crystals afloat
    We sell crystals, handmade copper and gemstone jewellery.
  • CurtainsFor
    CurtainsFor
    www.CurtainsFor.com -
  • Cutty Sark Tea
  • D & D Woodcraft
  • Daisy's Bakin Butty
  • Designs by Annie
  • Doggie Boat (inc Tim Clarke Photography)
    Doggie Boat (inc Tim Clarke Photography)
    Healthy Dog Treats, plus toys & much, much more. Mail order through our website.
  • Dutiful Duck Crafts
  • DV Design Studios
    DV Design Studios
    All things laser cut. Bespoke wood work and gifts
  • Facepainting &Canalware
    Facepainting &Canalware
    Face painting for all ages, sale of brass, copper, canal wares, art & antiques
  • FENDER KNOT
    Full time, professional fender maker also I make canal related fancy ropework.
  • Fenders and Fings
  • Fern Floating Fine Art
    Fern Floating Fine Art
    Animal Illustrations. Inspired by folk tales. Originals, prints and cards.
  • Fi's Fabulous Emporium
    Fi's Fabulous Emporium
    Various hand made unique crafts, hats, dog bandannas, leg warmers, garlands etc
  • Fizzyliizycrafts
  • Flow Eco
    Natural Handmade Vegan Plastic Free Zero Waste Products for Body Home & Pets.
  • Flowers,Feathers and Flutters Afloat.
    Flowers,Feathers and Flutters Afloat.
  • Frocks and Prints
    Frocks and Prints
    Digital prints. Led on Glass Vintage clothing pretty tea dress to dungrees.
  • Gangplank Spirits & Preserves
    Foraged fruit gin, rum, vodka, jam, chutney, cordial, homemade cakes & crepes
  • Glass Barge (The Glass Barge)
    Glass Barge (The Glass Barge)
    Fused Glass Jewellery made and sold from our on board gallery. Usually on the GU
  • Glass on the Water
  • Gordanneus Crafts
    Gordanneus Crafts
    Hand cut personalised wooden photo plaques & door names. Wall art & much more.
  • Haircuts Afloat
    Haircuts Afloat
    Haircuts or styling done in the comfort of your own boat.
  • Hand Made Knitwear
  • Handmade on Narrowboat Sunbeam
    Hand carved wooden gifts, leather work & Willow flowers made to order
  • Happy Days Crafty Creations
    Happy Days Crafty Creations
    Hand made bags, purse’s etc
  • Heavens scent the candle boat
    Heavens scent the candle boat
    Handmade vegan eco friendly soy candles and wax melts infused with essential oil
  • Holly The Cafe Boat
    Holly The Cafe Boat
    A travelling narrowboat Cafe selling artisan coffee and home made cakes
  • Hooked Afloat
    Hooked Afloat
    Bespoke hand crocheted cabin lace, port hole covers, novelty hats and garments
  • Inspired Home Crafts
    Inspired Home Crafts
    Hand made bunting and Accessories. Home Brew kits, all things home brew.
  • Janul Publications
    Janul Publications
    Author, singer songwriter and trader. Canal boat steering instructor.
  • Jellygnomes
    Jellygnomes
    Drawings, Paintings, Illustrations, Illustrated maps & Books.
  • Jennie Howland
  • Jubilee Fibres
    Jubilee Fibres
    Supply natural & dyed fibre & yarn for spinning felting knitting crochet crafts
  • Judith Matthews Photography
    Judith Matthews Photography
    Photographer of canal life, narrowboats, wildlife and landscapes. Canal trader.
  • Julies Jugs Canal Art
    Hand Painted Canalware
  • Julissimo Jewellery
    Julissimo Jewellery
    Julissimo Jewellery Up-cycled solid silver cutlery, giving new life to old
  • Knits ‘n’ Knots
    Hand made wool and rope products
  • L’eau Life incense
  • LDK Print & Embroidery
    LDK Print & Embroidery
    We print & embroider personalised gifts & clothing.Official licencee for Koolart
  • Lily Limpet Treasures
    Lily Limpet Treasures
    Stitching, up cycling, repairs, including boat covers and clothes. New from old.
  • Lindylouafloat
    Lindylouafloat
    Fenders,Baby Quilts,Knitted/Crochet clothes,Embroidered photos. Dog leads & toys
  • Little Pen’s Trading Company
    Little Pen’s Trading Company
    My specialities are children's nightlights & incense burner bottles.
  • Lj's Cruising crochet
    Lj's Cruising crochet
    I make and sell crocheted clothing and sell yarn, incense, burners and eco bags.
  • Lot's of Knot's
    Lot's of Knot's
    Macrame dreamcatchers.....wall hanging's.....plant holders all homemade onboard.
  • Lowry Leatherworks
    Lowry Leatherworks
    Handstitched Leather Products
  • Magic Hands Massage
    Magic Hands Massage
    On board Chinese Tui Na massage, Reflexology, herbals and balms all hand made.
  • Make It Shipshape
    Make It Shipshape
    Practical and attractive wooden products for boaters, crafters and the home
  • March Hare Emporium
    Selling Handmade Soaps and Gifts, Eco Friendly and Fair Traded products.
  • Martin Haden
  • Molly d
    Molly d
    Spinner dyer and weaver. Making bespoke accessories.
  • Molly's floating cafe
    WE ARE A COFFEE BOAT, SERVING COFFEE, COLD DRINKS, SNACKS AND ICE CREAMS
  • moonstonecreationsGB
  • Mrs D's Bookbox
    Mrs D's Bookbox
    Selling Usborne books for children - new titles, special offers and more!
  • Nancy May Crochet
    Nancy May Crochet
    Gorgeous crochet items for adult, child & baby, Jan also makes porthole doilies
  • Narrow boat Leather
    Hand stitched leather goods
  • Narrowboat Coffee
    Narrowboat Coffee
    We sell coffee that celebrates England’s canals at www.narrowboatcoffee.co.uk
  • NBWAKAMATANDOTO
  • Nomadic Crafts
    Nomadic Crafts
    Welcome to our handmade gift store
  • Northern Lights
    Northern Lights
    Northern lights hanging light shining prism crystals and other mobiles.
  • Olly's Carved Creations
  • Paw Print Brand Wood Crafts
    Paw Print Brand Wood Crafts
  • Pendle Witch Sweets
  • Pottery by Sally V
    Pottery by Sally V
    Handmade ceramic windchimes and small gifts.
  • Purple Moments Craft
    Original artwork and soft furnishings
  • R.J.S Trading
    R.J.S Trading
    An eclectic mix of hand made crafts and vintage curiosities.
  • Raggy Taggy Rugs
    Traditional handmade Rag Rugs.
  • Rainbow2Rainbowkingdom HM
  • Rambling rose canal art
    Rambling rose canal art
    Hand painted canal artist based on the staffordshire and worcs canal
  • Rope & Anchor Trading Co.
    Rope & Anchor Trading Co.
    Handmade gifts, macrame, plant hangers, machine embroidery, gift cards, quilts
  • RoxyChicKnits
    RoxyChicKnits
    Crocheted and knitted accessories. Commissions welcome.
  • SF Mechanics
    SF Mechanics
    Diesel engine boat maintenance, breakdowns, boat engine services
  • Shop on the Water
    Shop on the Water
    Stockists of Welsh Raw Honey, and Natural Beeswax Products.
  • Siany Macrame
    Siany Macrame
    Plant hangers, owls, angels, bottle holders, keychains, custom orders on request
  • Snoot Loot
  • Splice and Fid
    Splice and Fid
  • Stitchmilitz
  • Stoned Jewellery
    Stoned Jewellery
    Exquisite jewellery to suit all tastes and budgets. Off the peg or commission.
  • Sunrise Dawn
    Lavender eye pillows, ‘crafty knit’ yarn & bamboo knitting needles
  • Suzie Sue's Creations
    Cards & crafts made on board our narrowboat
  • Sympatheia
    Sympatheia
    Handmade jewellery, arts and crafts
  • The Art Boat
    The Art Boat
    Paintings, Prints and Gifts inspired by the canals
  • The Floating Card Shop
    The Floating Card Shop
    Personalised Greetings Cards, notelets, boxes, cards made with canal photographs
  • The Herb Boat  HM
    The Herb Boat HM
    Herbs, Spices and all manner of lovely and curious things
  • The Holm Oak trading co.
    The Holm Oak trading co.
    Zero waste and eco shop. Handmade Gifts, Homewares and Clothing. Bespoke Joinery
  • The Illustrated Boat
    We are a floating apothecary selling eco products and magical gifts
  • The Jam Butty
    The Jam Butty
    Handmade Preserves - Jams, Marmalades, Chutneys and Vinegars
  • The Pen Maker's Boat
    Hand made pens using various woods and reclaimed timber from historic boats
  • The Quirky Cutlery Store
    The Quirky Cutlery Store
    Upcycled jewellery from recycled antique cutlery and pre-decimal coins.
  • The Record Deck UK
    The Record Deck UK
    It’s a Floating vinyl record shop. Follow us at www.facebook.com/therecorddeckuk
  • The SlushBoat
    The SlushBoat
    Take_5 The first ever Slush Boat (as far as I know)
  • The Village Butty
    The Village Butty is a music venue and 'floating community hall'.
  • The Widgeon Theatreboat
    The Widgeon Theatreboat
    A Floating Venue incs a Bar, puts on amazing shows available for private hire.
  • The Wool Baa
    The Wool Baa
    Selling hand-knitting yarns and ready-made hand knitted fashion items
  • The Wool Boat
  • thesoapboat
    thesoapboat
    Handmade natural soaps made aboard thesoapboat.co.uk. vegan. No palm oil.
  • TILDEN
    TILDEN
    Hand carved walking staffs
  • Towpath Tipples
    Towpath Tipples
    Craft Cider Fruit Wines Championing all thats Wonderfull from natures Flavours..
  • Unicornucopia
    incorporating Nanas Attic and Fairynuff. Reiki on the Cut
  • Vintage and Modern
    A wide variety of vintage (and some antique) & modern collectable items.
  • Watercraft Training
    RYA Inland helmsman boat handling.
  • WICKED CINNAMON
    WICKED CINNAMON
    Artist, wildlife & pet portraits. Drone photography, and cafe boat.
  • Widgeonware - hand painted Canal ware
  • Wire Art by Nickie
    Wire Art by Nickie
    Sun & Dream Catchers Wall Hangings & Jewellery too, Hand Made on Narrowboat Mia
  • WitchCrafter HippieShed
    WitchCrafter HippieShed
    Travelling Fairtrade Clothing & Giftware Emporium <I:0)
  • Wobbly Ltd
    Soft Serve Icecreams Milkshakes Teas and Coffees Sweets
  • Wonders of wool
    Wonders of wool
    Handmade crochet/knitted animal trophy heads steampunk hats Christmas Rudolph

Member List

  • Alarum Productions
  • All Things Spanish
  • Art on a Narrowboat - Paul's ArtCreating art on a Narrowboat. Pet commissions and British Wildlife Drawings.
  • Artful Nomad & Floating CraftsFun, friendly, creative art & craft workshops. Gallery, craft shop, commissions
  • Aussie Chick
  • Away With The Fairies
  • BAKED ON BOARDWood fired pizza, towpath takeaway, festivals & markets. Private functions.
  • Barge FiodraFloating venue: cinema, exhibitions, well-being, arts and entertainment.
  • Barge-inn boozeNarrow boat off sales for your tow path refreshments promoting real ales.
  • Beanie BoatHand knitted and crocheted beanie hats. Custom orders welcomed, match your boat!
  • Beck and Alan's personalised gifts
  • BirdboxandjennywrenWe sell fair trade clothing and gifts along with hand crafted items
  • Blue Adeline CraftsEmbroidery and cross stitching, beaded jewellery, hand knitted items, gifts.
  • Blue Rose Greeting CardsAn independent publisher & retailer specialising in photographic greeting cards.
  • Books 'n' StuffSecondhand books and DVDs. Selection of homecrafted gifts
  • Born on the Cut Cafe
  • Bria StudioBritish grown flowers & plants
  • BRIGHTSTARHolistic Therapist Aromatherapy Massage, Reflexology, Reiki & Other Treatments.
  • Caledonia GlassHand decorated glasswares created aboard narrowboat Caledonia.
  • Canal Art by JuliePainted canal ware and items of canalia, tea towels, model boats etc.
  • Canal Art By NB SpeedwellTraditional Canal Art. Commissions taken.
  • Canal Art by RuthHand-painted traditional canalwares. Specialist in northern 'Knobstick' roses.
  • candy boattravels the canals selling sweets , fudge and soft drinks
  • Candy By MandyUnique sweet and treat shop set on our steam powered Narrowboat.
  • Cards and CuriosAt Cards and Curios we sell handmade cards, jewellery and other curiosities.
  • Celtic Fringe CraftsContinuously cruising & creating a range of unique handcrafted designs
  • Cheese Aboard@cheeseaboard1
  • Chilligibbon's Stringed Things
  • Coffee On t'cut and Vintage China
  • Compton Fenders
  • CorkTrendFashion and home accessories made from cork. Eco-friendly and sustainable.
  • Cosmic EsotericCanal - River - Water - Nature - Psychedelia - Magic - Aliens *Art and Clothes*
  • Crafts by silver mistI do wood burning and engraving. Hand crafted jewellery and greeting cards
  • Crafts from MorganaKnitted and crocheted items, jewellery, rag rugs and more. All crafted onboard.
  • Crafts on the CutCANAL ART & CRAFTS AND BOAT RELATED ITEMS
  • Crafty Witch Canal ArtistHandpainted and handmade gifts and decor for all! Canal art and signwriting
  • Crocs The Vinyl CutArtwork cut into vinyl record by hand
  • Croeso Crafts
  • Crooked House CraftsHand crafted crooked houses and a variety of clay models
  • Cruising craftsFloating gift shop specialising in horseshoe art blacksmithing and leather goods
  • Crystals afloatWe sell crystals, handmade copper and gemstone jewellery.
  • CurtainsForwww.CurtainsFor.com -
  • Cutty Sark Tea
  • D & D Woodcraft
  • Daisy's Bakin Butty
  • Designs by Annie
  • Doggie Boat (inc Tim Clarke Photography)Healthy Dog Treats, plus toys & much, much more. Mail order through our website.
  • Dutiful Duck Crafts
  • DV Design StudiosAll things laser cut. Bespoke wood work and gifts
  • Facepainting &CanalwareFace painting for all ages, sale of brass, copper, canal wares, art & antiques
  • FENDER KNOTFull time, professional fender maker also I make canal related fancy ropework.
  • Fenders and Fings
  • Fern Floating Fine ArtAnimal Illustrations. Inspired by folk tales. Originals, prints and cards.
  • Fi's Fabulous EmporiumVarious hand made unique crafts, hats, dog bandannas, leg warmers, garlands etc
  • Fizzyliizycrafts
  • Flow EcoNatural Handmade Vegan Plastic Free Zero Waste Products for Body Home & Pets.
  • Flowers,Feathers and Flutters Afloat.
  • Frocks and PrintsDigital prints. Led on Glass Vintage clothing pretty tea dress to dungrees.
  • Gangplank Spirits & PreservesForaged fruit gin, rum, vodka, jam, chutney, cordial, homemade cakes & crepes
  • Glass Barge (The Glass Barge)Fused Glass Jewellery made and sold from our on board gallery. Usually on the GU
  • Glass on the Water
  • Gordanneus CraftsHand cut personalised wooden photo plaques & door names. Wall art & much more.
  • Haircuts AfloatHaircuts or styling done in the comfort of your own boat.
  • Hand Made Knitwear
  • Handmade on Narrowboat SunbeamHand carved wooden gifts, leather work & Willow flowers made to order
  • Happy Days Crafty CreationsHand made bags, purse’s etc
  • Heavens scent the candle boatHandmade vegan eco friendly soy candles and wax melts infused with essential oil
  • Holly The Cafe BoatA travelling narrowboat Cafe selling artisan coffee and home made cakes
  • Hooked AfloatBespoke hand crocheted cabin lace, port hole covers, novelty hats and garments
  • Inspired Home CraftsHand made bunting and Accessories. Home Brew kits, all things home brew.
  • Janul PublicationsAuthor, singer songwriter and trader. Canal boat steering instructor.
  • JellygnomesDrawings, Paintings, Illustrations, Illustrated maps & Books.
  • Jennie Howland
  • Jubilee FibresSupply natural & dyed fibre & yarn for spinning felting knitting crochet crafts
  • Judith Matthews PhotographyPhotographer of canal life, narrowboats, wildlife and landscapes. Canal trader.
  • Julies Jugs Canal ArtHand Painted Canalware
  • Julissimo JewelleryJulissimo Jewellery Up-cycled solid silver cutlery, giving new life to old
  • Knits ‘n’ KnotsHand made wool and rope products
  • L’eau Life incense
  • LDK Print & EmbroideryWe print & embroider personalised gifts & clothing.Official licencee for Koolart
  • Lily Limpet TreasuresStitching, up cycling, repairs, including boat covers and clothes. New from old.
  • LindylouafloatFenders,Baby Quilts,Knitted/Crochet clothes,Embroidered photos. Dog leads & toys
  • Little Pen’s Trading CompanyMy specialities are children's nightlights & incense burner bottles.
  • Lj's Cruising crochetI make and sell crocheted clothing and sell yarn, incense, burners and eco bags.
  • Lot's of Knot'sMacrame dreamcatchers.....wall hanging's.....plant holders all homemade onboard.
  • Lowry LeatherworksHandstitched Leather Products
  • Magic Hands MassageOn board Chinese Tui Na massage, Reflexology, herbals and balms all hand made.
  • Make It ShipshapePractical and attractive wooden products for boaters, crafters and the home
  • March Hare EmporiumSelling Handmade Soaps and Gifts, Eco Friendly and Fair Traded products.
  • Martin Haden
  • Molly dSpinner dyer and weaver. Making bespoke accessories.
  • Molly's floating cafeWE ARE A COFFEE BOAT, SERVING COFFEE, COLD DRINKS, SNACKS AND ICE CREAMS
  • moonstonecreationsGB
  • Mrs D's BookboxSelling Usborne books for children - new titles, special offers and more!
  • Nancy May CrochetGorgeous crochet items for adult, child & baby, Jan also makes porthole doilies
  • Narrow boat LeatherHand stitched leather goods
  • Narrowboat CoffeeWe sell coffee that celebrates England’s canals at www.narrowboatcoffee.co.uk
  • NBWAKAMATANDOTO
  • Nomadic CraftsWelcome to our handmade gift store
  • Northern LightsNorthern lights hanging light shining prism crystals and other mobiles.
  • Olly's Carved Creations
  • Paw Print Brand Wood Crafts
  • Pendle Witch Sweets
  • Pottery by Sally VHandmade ceramic windchimes and small gifts.
  • Purple Moments CraftOriginal artwork and soft furnishings
  • R.J.S TradingAn eclectic mix of hand made crafts and vintage curiosities.
  • Raggy Taggy RugsTraditional handmade Rag Rugs.
  • Rainbow2Rainbowkingdom HM
  • Rambling rose canal artHand painted canal artist based on the staffordshire and worcs canal
  • Rope & Anchor Trading Co.Handmade gifts, macrame, plant hangers, machine embroidery, gift cards, quilts
  • RoxyChicKnitsCrocheted and knitted accessories. Commissions welcome.
  • SF MechanicsDiesel engine boat maintenance, breakdowns, boat engine services
  • Shop on the WaterStockists of Welsh Raw Honey, and Natural Beeswax Products.
  • Siany MacramePlant hangers, owls, angels, bottle holders, keychains, custom orders on request
  • Snoot Loot
  • Splice and Fid
  • Stitchmilitz
  • Stoned JewelleryExquisite jewellery to suit all tastes and budgets. Off the peg or commission.
  • Sunrise DawnLavender eye pillows, ‘crafty knit’ yarn & bamboo knitting needles
  • Suzie Sue's CreationsCards & crafts made on board our narrowboat
  • SympatheiaHandmade jewellery, arts and crafts
  • The Art BoatPaintings, Prints and Gifts inspired by the canals
  • The Floating Card ShopPersonalised Greetings Cards, notelets, boxes, cards made with canal photographs
  • The Herb Boat HMHerbs, Spices and all manner of lovely and curious things
  • The Holm Oak trading co.Zero waste and eco shop. Handmade Gifts, Homewares and Clothing. Bespoke Joinery
  • The Illustrated BoatWe are a floating apothecary selling eco products and magical gifts
  • The Jam ButtyHandmade Preserves - Jams, Marmalades, Chutneys and Vinegars
  • The Pen Maker's BoatHand made pens using various woods and reclaimed timber from historic boats
  • The Quirky Cutlery StoreUpcycled jewellery from recycled antique cutlery and pre-decimal coins.
  • The Record Deck UKIt’s a Floating vinyl record shop. Follow us at www.facebook.com/therecorddeckuk
  • The SlushBoatTake_5 The first ever Slush Boat (as far as I know)
  • The Village ButtyThe Village Butty is a music venue and 'floating community hall'.
  • The Widgeon TheatreboatA Floating Venue incs a Bar, puts on amazing shows available for private hire.
  • The Wool BaaSelling hand-knitting yarns and ready-made hand knitted fashion items
  • The Wool Boat
  • thesoapboatHandmade natural soaps made aboard thesoapboat.co.uk. vegan. No palm oil.
  • TILDENHand carved walking staffs
  • Towpath TipplesCraft Cider Fruit Wines Championing all thats Wonderfull from natures Flavours..
  • Unicornucopiaincorporating Nanas Attic and Fairynuff. Reiki on the Cut
  • Vintage and ModernA wide variety of vintage (and some antique) & modern collectable items.
  • Watercraft TrainingRYA Inland helmsman boat handling.
  • WICKED CINNAMONArtist, wildlife & pet portraits. Drone photography, and cafe boat.
  • Widgeonware - hand painted Canal ware
  • Wire Art by NickieSun & Dream Catchers Wall Hangings & Jewellery too, Hand Made on Narrowboat Mia
  • WitchCrafter HippieShedTravelling Fairtrade Clothing & Giftware Emporium <I:0)
  • Wobbly LtdSoft Serve Icecreams Milkshakes Teas and Coffees Sweets
  • Wonders of woolHandmade crochet/knitted animal trophy heads steampunk hats Christmas Rudolph

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Festivals and Floating Markets

  • Stafford Riverway Link Community Group
    Sat May 28 2022, 10:00 GMT - Sun May 29 2022, 16:00 GMT
    Staffs & Worc Canal
  • Hayes Canal Festival & Floating Market
    Sun May 29 2022, 10:00 GMT
    The Grand Union Canal towpath
  • RCTA Market Drayton Spring BH Floating Market
    Thu Jun 2 2022, 10:00 GMT - Sun Jun 5 2022, 17:00 GMT
    Shropshire Union Canal towpath
  • RCTA Boxmoor Spring BH Floating Market
    Thu Jun 2 2022, 10:00 GMT - Sun Jun 5 2022, 17:00 GMT
    Grand Union Canal, Opposite Fishery Wharf Cafe.
  • Boxmoor Spring BH Music Weekend
    Thu Jun 2 2022, 10:00 GMT - Sun Jun 5 2022, 18:00 GMT
    Fishery Wharf Cafe
  • Leicester River Festival
    Sat Jun 4 2022, 10:00 GMT - Sun Jun 5 2022, 17:00 GMT
    Bede Park
  • Etruria Canal Festival
    Sat Jun 4 2022, 11:00 GMT - Sun Jun 5 2022, 17:00 GMT
    Etruria Industrial Miseum
  • RCTA Berkhamsted Floating Market
    Sat Jun 11 2022, 10:00 GMT - Sun Jun 12 2022, 17:00 GMT
    Grand Union Canal
  • Middlewich Folk & Boat Festival
    Thu Jun 16 2022, 10:00 GMT - Sun Jun 19 2022, 22:00 GMT
    Trent & Mersey Canal
  • Lymm Boat & Steam Gathering
    Sat Jun 25 2022, 10:00 GMT - Sun Jun 26 2022, 17:00 GMT
    The Bridgewater Canal

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Recent CRT News and RCTA Blog Posts

  • CANAL & RIVER TRUST PUBLISHES WINTER WORKS INFORMATION 08 September 2021
  • CANALS FOR ALL AGES: WATERWAYS CHARITY LAUNCHES YOUTH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME 08 September 2021
  • BOOM IN BOATING AS RESTRICTIONS LIFT 26 July 2021
  • Transforming the Grand Union Canal from Paddington to West Drayton – upcoming improvement works 07 July 2021
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The Roving Canal Traders Association

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Roving Canal Traders Association LogoRoving Canal Traders Association

(RCTA) is a non-profit making organisation run to help support and promote the diverse array of existing and potential Canal and River Trust (CRT) registered Roving Traders on our waterways.

The RCTA has been in existence for some years now, and in 2013 held its first ever floating market in Birmingham. It was a great success and fuelled thoughts of making regular floating markets a major feature of the organisations work.

2014 saw eight such markets at various venues, and things continued to grow under the influence of the steering committee. By October 2016 however, it became time for those people to take a well deserved break, and enjoy their own trading time on the cut. They passed over the running of the organisation to a new Steering Committee, made up from elected members and volunteers. The aim continues to be to grow the RCTA from its very solid foundations and raise its profile on the waterways. By the end of 2017, there had been 14 RCTA Floating Markets during the year; from Chester in the north, to Berkhamsted in the south.

Unfortunately, the Coronavirus of 2020 seriously affected plans for more Floating Markets than ever. Sadly, all but a few were cancelled or postponed. However, once restrictions were lifted, the Steering Committee were proactive with CRT and local authorities, resulting in a small number of reduced sized but very successful markets towards the latter part of the year. In 2021, a number of smaller markets will be taking place, starting from the May Day Bank Holiday.

With over 130 current members, the RCTA has grown into a very successful organisation over the years. From small beginnings, it is now a respected body with an increasing number of members. It represents licenced Floating Canal Traders and works with Canal & River Trust and local authorities to run an increasing number of Floating Markets around the network. The RCTA also works hard to publicise its members through this website and offers promotional opportunities through its various Social Media accounts. If you are a licenced Floating Trader, then why not join us and enjoy the benefits of being part of this growing and vibrate association.

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In December 2016, the first ever RCTA Annual General Meeting was held in Birmingham, with 20 RCTA members in attendance. A Constitution was agreed and signed, which forms the structure for the RCTA into the future.

This RCTA website contains a mixture of general canal and river news and information, membership details and application forms (and payment), steering group details, newsletter archives, details of forthcoming floating markets, a contact page for any enquiries from both members and non members, and information about RCTA traders.

For members there is a separate login area containing relevant content. If you are a member, and do not have login details, please email

We have Facebook Groups and Pages, a Twitter Account, a Pinterest board for traders, and an Instagram Account. So there’s access to information for everybody whether you’re a trader, a potential trader, you’re interested in our traders and/or just want to visit some of the events. Please consider joining the Roving Canal Traders Group on Facebook, which is accessible to anyone on Facebook.

For RCTA members, there’s a specific RCTA Members Facebook Page – just ask to join, and once your details have been verified, you will be accepted.

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The main aims of the RCTA are:

1) To improve trading conditions and opportunities for all licensed traders through negotiations with CRT.

2) To raise public awareness of traders and our waterways in general.

3) To help and support potential, and existing, licensed traders throughout the waterways.

There are a growing number of traders on the canals selling an increasingly eclectic range of handmade goods and giftware, and a diverse range of products. To read more about individual traders, visit our ‘Traders Directory’ and be amazed!

The many traders afloat bring diversity to the waterways, and we believe also enhance the publics’ experiences and enjoyment. Our aim as the Roving Canal Traders Association is to promote and enhance our unique trading community.

Join us …

We’d love for you to come and join us, and discover what we can do working alongside you – for you and your business. Email:

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