RCTA working with CRT
- Alarum Productions
- All Things Spanish
- Anne Fieldhouse
- Art & Craft with Floating CraftsFun, friendly, creative art & craft workshops. Gallery, craft shop, commissions
- Away With The Fairies
- Baked on BoardWood fired pizza, towpath takeaway, festivals & markets. Private functions.
- Bards on BoatsWe stage pop-up theatre and music as part of larger canal-based festive events.
- 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!
- BirdboxandjennywrenWe sell home made rugs jewellery and cards as well as hippy clothing bags hats
- Blue Rose Greeting CardsAn independent publisher specialising in photographic greeting cards.
- Boatfaeries Travelling EmporiumArts and crafts on a Canal near You
- Books 'n' StuffSecondhand books and DVDs
- 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 RuthHand-painted traditional canalwares. Specialist in northern 'Knobstick' roses.
- candy boattravels the canals selling sweets , fudge and soft drinks
- Cards and CuriosAt Cards and Curios we sell handmade cards, jewellery and other curiosities.
- Charlotte's ArtsWaterways Art, Lino Prints, Handmade Crafts and Canalware.
- Cheese Aboard Inc. Mugs AfloatFB @mugsafloat or @cheeseaboard1 & www.mugsafloat.com
- Chilligibbon's Stringed Things
- Coffee On t'cut and Vintage China
- Compton Fenders
- CorkTrendFashion and home accessories made from cork. Eco-friendly and sustainable.
- Crafts from MorganaKnitted and crocheted items, jewellery, rag rugs and more. All crafted onboard.
- Crocs The Vinyl CutArtwork cut into vinyl record by hand
- Croeso Crafts
- Cruising CraftsFloating gift shop specialising in horseshoe art blacksmithing and leather goods
- D & D Woodcraft
- Dazzle PawsHandmade dog accessories. Collars, leads, bandanas and other products.
- 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
- East Hill MillNatural soap & shampoo bars. Felted Soap. Felted fleece rugs. Handmade Scarves.
- Facepainting &CanalwareFace painting for all ages, sale of brass, copper, canal wares, art & antiques
- FENDER KNOT
- 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
- Frocks and PrintsDigital prints. Led on Glass Vintage clothing pretty tea dress to dungrees.
- Galatea CraftSelling traditional hand painted canal ware and other unique gifts
- Gangplank Spirits & PreservesForaged fruit gin, rum, vodka, jam, chutney, cordial, homemade cakes & crepes
- Ger's World of Dots & Knots
- Giggles and KnotsNarrowboat experience days and macrame crafting and classes
- Glass Barge (The Glass Barge)Fused Glass Jewellery made and sold from our on board gallery. Usually on the GU
- Glass on the cut
- 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
- Hand Painted Canal Ware and hand knitted teddies
- Handmade on Narrowboat SunbeamHand carved wooden gifts, leather work & Willow flowers made to order
- Hooked AfloatBespoke hand crocheted cabin lace, port hole covers, novelty hats and garments
- HydeawayFenders,Baby Quilts,Knitted/Crochet clothes,Embroidered photos. Dog leads & toys
- Inspired Home Crafts with The Floating BrewerHand made bunting, Home Brew kits, Home brew accessories, all things home brew.
- Into the GreenBeeswax Wraps Carnival/Procession Headdresses Copperworks Handfasting Cords
- Janul PublicationsAuthor, singer songwriter and trader. Canal boat steering instructor.
- 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.
- Julissimo JewelleryJulissimo Jewellery Up-cycled solid silver cutlery, giving new life to old
- Katie Ruby Illustration & DesignAwesome Illustrated products to put a smile on your face!
- Kay's Canal Crafty ArtsLovely things handpainted with canal-art. Personalised items a speciality.
- LDK Print & EmbroideryWe print & embroider personalised gifts & clothing.Official licencee for Koolart
- Lily Limpet TreasuresBOAT COVERS CLEANED REPAIRED REPROOFED Lowimpact solutions bottle refill station
- Little Pen’s Trading CompanyMy specialities are children's nightlights & incense burner bottles.
- 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
- Molly dSpinner dyer and weaver. Making bespoke accessories.
- Moonstone glass and craftsStained glass and other crafts
- Nancy May CrochetGorgeous crochet items for adult, child & baby, Jan also makes porthole doilies
- Nancy Moo's Willy NillyJewellery, incense, designer tee-shirts and the Brilliant BoatZega!
- Narrow boat LeatherHand stitched leather goods
- Narrowboat CoffeeWe sell coffee that celebrates England’s canals.
- Narrowboat GlassIf you can imagine it in leaded glass we can make it, any shape, any size.
- NB Hekla Pop-Up ArtDrawings, Paintings, Illustrations, Illustrated maps & Books.
- Northern LightsNorthern lights hanging light shining prism crystals and other mobiles.
- Oblivious Gnome Creations
- Olly's Carved Creations
- Paw Print Brand Wood Crafts
- Philip Ball ArtOriginal artwork and soft furnishings
- Powerful Organic ProductsSoaps and scents to treat body & boat without harming people, planet or waterway
- R.J.S TradingAn eclectic mix of hand made crafts and vintage curiosities.
- Raggy Taggy RugsTraditional handmade Rag Rugs.
- Rainbow2Rainbowkingdom
- Rambling rose canal artHand painted canal artist based on the staffordshire and worcs canal
- Rope & Anchor Trading Co.Handmade gifts, macrame items, plant hangers, machine embroidery, gift cards
- SF MechanicsDiesel engine boat maintenance, breakdowns, boat engine services
- Shop on the WaterStockists of Welsh Raw Honey, and Natural Beeswax Products.
- Siany MacrameAll things macrame - plant pot holders, owls, fruit bowl holders, keychains
- Snug as a bug craftsHand crafted items including our little treehouses and a variety of clay models
- Star CraftsSewing and Embroidery, Personalised Items,Gifts,Cratch/Canopy Repairs + More
- Stella Bella Trading CoHand crafts from traditional painting to the spinning wheel!
- Stitch on the WaterEmbroidered book cushions small bags unusual gifts and hand woven shawls
- Stoned JewelleryExquisite jewellery to suit all tastes and budgets. Off the peg or commission.
- Suzie Sue CreationsCards & crafts made on board our narrowboat
- Tankbusters-northenTank and diesel cleaning! Filtering to 1 micron and water Down-to 100ppm
- The Art BoatPaintings, Prints and Gifts inspired by the canals
- The Beer Boat CoCarriers of real ale, wine & cider.
- The Candle Boat
- The Crafty HeronI sell handmade bags from Nepal to raise funds for a children’s home in Pokhara
- The Crimson DuckServing the best locally sourced produce, specialising in fresh ice cream.
- The Cut Glass BoatHandmade stained glass decorative art, sun catchers and wall hangings
- The Floating Card ShopPersonalised Greetings Cards, notelets, boxes, cards made with canal photographs
- The Floating Gift Shop
- The Hatch ShopWe sell gifts, trinkets, totems and tall-tales. Salt lamps and smelly stuff :)
- The Herb Boat HMHerbs, Spices and all manner of lovely and curious things
- The Hippie BoatFair Trade Festival Style Clothing Hats, Bags & Hand Rolled Incense
- 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 Pirate BoatA Pirate themed narrowboat – Selling Pirate Treasure & Delicious ice creams.
- 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 Widgeon TheatreboatA Floating Venue incs a Bar, puts on amazing shows available for private hire.
- The Wool Boat
- thesoapboatHandmade natural soaps made aboard thesoapboat.co.uk. vegan. No palm oil.
- Toastie
- Towpath TimberAwesome merchandise crafted from reclaimed timber. Bespoke work undertaken
- Towpath TipplesCraft Cider Fruit Wines Championing all thats Wonderfull from natures Flavours..
- Unfazed BoatmoversHandmade unique design gemstone bead necklaces, bracelets and earrings.
- Unicornucopiaincorporating Nanas Attic and Fairynuff. Reiki on the Cut
- VeryUJewelryHandmade Stained Glass , Vintage Restyled Jewellery, Accessories & Gifts.
- Watercraft TrainingRYA Inland helmsman boat handling.
- Wendy B's floating art galleryI'm an artist running my gallery from my boat and fb page and website
- 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<br>Teas and Coffees<br>Sweets
- Wonders of woolHandmade crochet/knitted animal trophy heads steampunk hats Christmas Rudolph
Member List
- Alarum Productions
- All Things Spanish
- Anne Fieldhouse
- Art & Craft with Floating CraftsFun, friendly, creative art & craft workshops. Gallery, craft shop, commissions
- Away With The Fairies
- Baked on BoardWood fired pizza, towpath takeaway, festivals & markets. Private functions.
- Bards on BoatsWe stage pop-up theatre and music as part of larger canal-based festive events.
- 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!
- BirdboxandjennywrenWe sell home made rugs jewellery and cards as well as hippy clothing bags hats
- Blue Rose Greeting CardsAn independent publisher specialising in photographic greeting cards.
- Boatfaeries Travelling EmporiumArts and crafts on a Canal near You
- Books 'n' StuffSecondhand books and DVDs
- 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 RuthHand-painted traditional canalwares. Specialist in northern 'Knobstick' roses.
- candy boattravels the canals selling sweets , fudge and soft drinks
- Cards and CuriosAt Cards and Curios we sell handmade cards, jewellery and other curiosities.
- Charlotte's ArtsWaterways Art, Lino Prints, Handmade Crafts and Canalware.
- Cheese Aboard Inc. Mugs AfloatFB @mugsafloat or @cheeseaboard1 & www.mugsafloat.com
- Chilligibbon's Stringed Things
- Coffee On t'cut and Vintage China
- Compton Fenders
- CorkTrendFashion and home accessories made from cork. Eco-friendly and sustainable.
- Crafts from MorganaKnitted and crocheted items, jewellery, rag rugs and more. All crafted onboard.
- Crocs The Vinyl CutArtwork cut into vinyl record by hand
- Croeso Crafts
- Cruising CraftsFloating gift shop specialising in horseshoe art blacksmithing and leather goods
- D & D Woodcraft
- Dazzle PawsHandmade dog accessories. Collars, leads, bandanas and other products.
- 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
- East Hill MillNatural soap & shampoo bars. Felted Soap. Felted fleece rugs. Handmade Scarves.
- Facepainting &CanalwareFace painting for all ages, sale of brass, copper, canal wares, art & antiques
- FENDER KNOT
- 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
- Frocks and PrintsDigital prints. Led on Glass Vintage clothing pretty tea dress to dungrees.
- Galatea CraftSelling traditional hand painted canal ware and other unique gifts
- Gangplank Spirits & PreservesForaged fruit gin, rum, vodka, jam, chutney, cordial, homemade cakes & crepes
- Ger's World of Dots & Knots
- Giggles and KnotsNarrowboat experience days and macrame crafting and classes
- Glass Barge (The Glass Barge)Fused Glass Jewellery made and sold from our on board gallery. Usually on the GU
- Glass on the cut
- 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
- Hand Painted Canal Ware and hand knitted teddies
- Handmade on Narrowboat SunbeamHand carved wooden gifts, leather work & Willow flowers made to order
- Hooked AfloatBespoke hand crocheted cabin lace, port hole covers, novelty hats and garments
- HydeawayFenders,Baby Quilts,Knitted/Crochet clothes,Embroidered photos. Dog leads & toys
- Inspired Home Crafts with The Floating BrewerHand made bunting, Home Brew kits, Home brew accessories, all things home brew.
- Into the GreenBeeswax Wraps Carnival/Procession Headdresses Copperworks Handfasting Cords
- Janul PublicationsAuthor, singer songwriter and trader. Canal boat steering instructor.
- 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.
- Julissimo JewelleryJulissimo Jewellery Up-cycled solid silver cutlery, giving new life to old
- Katie Ruby Illustration & DesignAwesome Illustrated products to put a smile on your face!
- Kay's Canal Crafty ArtsLovely things handpainted with canal-art. Personalised items a speciality.
- LDK Print & EmbroideryWe print & embroider personalised gifts & clothing.Official licencee for Koolart
- Lily Limpet TreasuresBOAT COVERS CLEANED REPAIRED REPROOFED Lowimpact solutions bottle refill station
- Little Pen’s Trading CompanyMy specialities are children's nightlights & incense burner bottles.
- 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
- Molly dSpinner dyer and weaver. Making bespoke accessories.
- Moonstone glass and craftsStained glass and other crafts
- Nancy May CrochetGorgeous crochet items for adult, child & baby, Jan also makes porthole doilies
- Nancy Moo's Willy NillyJewellery, incense, designer tee-shirts and the Brilliant BoatZega!
- Narrow boat LeatherHand stitched leather goods
- Narrowboat CoffeeWe sell coffee that celebrates England’s canals.
- Narrowboat GlassIf you can imagine it in leaded glass we can make it, any shape, any size.
- NB Hekla Pop-Up ArtDrawings, Paintings, Illustrations, Illustrated maps & Books.
- Northern LightsNorthern lights hanging light shining prism crystals and other mobiles.
- Oblivious Gnome Creations
- Olly's Carved Creations
- Paw Print Brand Wood Crafts
- Philip Ball ArtOriginal artwork and soft furnishings
- Powerful Organic ProductsSoaps and scents to treat body & boat without harming people, planet or waterway
- R.J.S TradingAn eclectic mix of hand made crafts and vintage curiosities.
- Raggy Taggy RugsTraditional handmade Rag Rugs.
- Rainbow2Rainbowkingdom
- Rambling rose canal artHand painted canal artist based on the staffordshire and worcs canal
- Rope & Anchor Trading Co.Handmade gifts, macrame items, plant hangers, machine embroidery, gift cards
- SF MechanicsDiesel engine boat maintenance, breakdowns, boat engine services
- Shop on the WaterStockists of Welsh Raw Honey, and Natural Beeswax Products.
- Siany MacrameAll things macrame - plant pot holders, owls, fruit bowl holders, keychains
- Snug as a bug craftsHand crafted items including our little treehouses and a variety of clay models
- Star CraftsSewing and Embroidery, Personalised Items,Gifts,Cratch/Canopy Repairs + More
- Stella Bella Trading CoHand crafts from traditional painting to the spinning wheel!
- Stitch on the WaterEmbroidered book cushions small bags unusual gifts and hand woven shawls
- Stoned JewelleryExquisite jewellery to suit all tastes and budgets. Off the peg or commission.
- Suzie Sue CreationsCards & crafts made on board our narrowboat
- Tankbusters-northenTank and diesel cleaning! Filtering to 1 micron and water Down-to 100ppm
- The Art BoatPaintings, Prints and Gifts inspired by the canals
- The Beer Boat CoCarriers of real ale, wine & cider.
- The Candle Boat
- The Crafty HeronI sell handmade bags from Nepal to raise funds for a children’s home in Pokhara
- The Crimson DuckServing the best locally sourced produce, specialising in fresh ice cream.
- The Cut Glass BoatHandmade stained glass decorative art, sun catchers and wall hangings
- The Floating Card ShopPersonalised Greetings Cards, notelets, boxes, cards made with canal photographs
- The Floating Gift Shop
- The Hatch ShopWe sell gifts, trinkets, totems and tall-tales. Salt lamps and smelly stuff :)
- The Herb Boat HMHerbs, Spices and all manner of lovely and curious things
- The Hippie BoatFair Trade Festival Style Clothing Hats, Bags & Hand Rolled Incense
- 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 Pirate BoatA Pirate themed narrowboat – Selling Pirate Treasure & Delicious ice creams.
- 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 Widgeon TheatreboatA Floating Venue incs a Bar, puts on amazing shows available for private hire.
- The Wool Boat
- thesoapboatHandmade natural soaps made aboard thesoapboat.co.uk. vegan. No palm oil.
- Toastie
- Towpath TimberAwesome merchandise crafted from reclaimed timber. Bespoke work undertaken
- Towpath TipplesCraft Cider Fruit Wines Championing all thats Wonderfull from natures Flavours..
- Unfazed BoatmoversHandmade unique design gemstone bead necklaces, bracelets and earrings.
- Unicornucopiaincorporating Nanas Attic and Fairynuff. Reiki on the Cut
- VeryUJewelryHandmade Stained Glass , Vintage Restyled Jewellery, Accessories & Gifts.
- Watercraft TrainingRYA Inland helmsman boat handling.
- Wendy B's floating art galleryI'm an artist running my gallery from my boat and fb page and website
- 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<br>Teas and Coffees<br>Sweets
- Wonders of woolHandmade crochet/knitted animal trophy heads steampunk hats Christmas Rudolph
Festivals and Floating Markets
Linslade Mayday BH Weekend RCTA Floating Market
Sat May 1 2021, 10:00 GMT - Mon May 3 2021, 17:00 GMTGrand Union Canal towpath alongside The Globe PH.Audlem Mayday BH Weekend RCTA Floating Market
Sat May 1 2021, 10:00 GMT - Mon May 3 2021, 17:00 GMTShropshire Union Canal towpath below Audlem LocksWhitchurch Mayday BH RCTA Floating Market
Sat May 1 2021, 10:00 GMT - Mon May 3 2021, 17:00 GMTThe Whitchurch Arm of the Llangollen CanalBoxmoor Spring BH RCTA Floating Market
Sat May 29 2021, 10:00 GMT - Mon May 31 2021, 17:00 GMTGrand Union Canal TowpathFoxton Locks Spring BH RCTA Floating Market
Sat May 29 2021, 10:00 GMT - Mon May 31 2021, 17:00 GMTGrand Union Canal /Leicester Line towpathAnderton Spring BH RCTA Floating Market
Sat May 29 2021, 10:00 GMT - Mon May 31 2021, 17:00 GMTTrent & Mersey Canal towpath nr Anderton Boat LiftMkt Drayton Spring BH RCTA Floating Market
Sat May 29 2021, 10:00 GMT - Mon May 31 2021, 17:00 GMTShropshire Union Canal towpathPenkridge RCTA Floating Market
Sat Jun 5 2021, 10:00 GMT - Sun Jun 6 2021, 17:00 GMTStaffs & Worc Canal towpath between bridge 83a & Filance LockRickmansworth RCTA Floating Market
Sat Jun 12 2021, 10:00 GMT - Sun Jun 13 2021, 17:00 GMTGrand Union Canal towpath between bridges 174 & 175,Middlewich RCTA Floating Market
Sat Jun 12 2021, 10:00 GMT - Sun Jun 13 2021, 17:00 GMTTrent & Mersey Canal towpath above Big Lock.
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