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  • 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
    Beanie Boat
    Floating luxury yarn shop and handcrafted soapy goodness.
  • 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.
  • Burnt on Board
    Wooden gifts from canal souvenirs to chopping boards, coaster to wall art
  • Caledonia Glass
    Caledonia Glass
    Hand decorated glasswares created aboard narrowboat Caledonia.
  • Calmer Waters
  • 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
  • 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 Trading Co.
    Heavens Scent Trading Co.
    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 & the Bait Boat
    Pottery by Sally V & the Bait Boat
    Handmade ceramic windchimes and small pots.. Fishing bait and some tackle.
  • 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
    Snoot Loot
    Natural dog treats and accessories for your dog
  • 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 Floating Gift Shop
    The Floating Gift Shop
  • 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

  • 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 BoatFloating luxury yarn shop and handcrafted soapy goodness.
  • 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.
  • Burnt on BoardWooden gifts from canal souvenirs to chopping boards, coaster to wall art
  • Caledonia GlassHand decorated glasswares created aboard narrowboat Caledonia.
  • Calmer Waters
  • 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
  • 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 Trading Co.Handmade 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 V & the Bait BoatHandmade ceramic windchimes and small pots.. Fishing bait and some tackle.
  • 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 LootNatural dog treats and accessories for your dog
  • 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 Floating Gift Shop
  • 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

  • Lymm Boat & Steam Gathering
    Sat Jun 25 2022, 10:00 GMT - Sun Jun 26 2022, 17:00 GMT
    The Bridgewater Canal
  • RCTA Coventry Floating Market
    Sat Jul 2 2022, 10:00 GMT - Sun Jul 3 2022, 17:00 GMT
    Coventry Canal Basin
  • RCTA Nantwich Floating Market
    Sat Jul 2 2022, 10:00 GMT - Sun Jul 3 2022, 17:00 GMT
    Shropshire Union Canal
  • Gnosall C-Fest
    Fri Jul 15 2022, 10:00 GMT - Sun Jul 17 2022, 17:00 GMT
    Shropshire Union Canal
  • RCTA Atherstone Locks Floating Market
    Sat Jul 16 2022, 10:00 GMT - Sun Jul 17 2022, 17:00 GMT
    Above Atherstone Locks
  • Cosgrove Canal Festival
    Sat Jul 23 2022, 10:00 GMT - Sun Jul 24 2022, 16:00 GMT
    Grand Union Canal
  • Linslade Canal Festival
    Sat Jul 30 2022, 10:00 GMT
    Tiddenfoot Waterside Park
  • Fenny Stratford Canal Festival
    Sat Aug 6 2022, 10:00 GMT - Sun Aug 7 2022, 17:00 GMT
    Grand Union Canal
  • Alrewas Arts Festival
    Sat Aug 20 2022, 10:00 GMT - Sat Aug 27 2022, 17:00 GMT
    Alrewas
  • Brownhills Canal Festival
    Sat Aug 20 2022, 10:00 GMT - Sun Aug 21 2022, 17:00 GMT
    Brownhills on the Wyrley & Essington canal

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Recent CRT News and RCTA Blog Posts

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  • PUSHING THE BOATS OUT FOR THE PLATINUM JUBILEE 23 June 2022
  • RESERVOIR WORK AND DRY SPRING CAUSE WATER-SAVING CANAL CLOSURE 23 June 2022
  • CANAL & RIVER TRUST PUBLISHES WINTER WORKS INFORMATION 08 September 2021
  • CANALS FOR ALL AGES: WATERWAYS CHARITY LAUNCHES YOUTH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME 08 September 2021

Mooring in Birmingham during the Commonwealth Games 2022

Posted on 23 June 2022 by Mugs Afloat
23 June 2022

From CRT Website “2022 is an exciting year in the West Midlands as the region welcomes the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. We are keen to welcome as many of our boaters as we can, so you can celebrate this wonderful year with us and bring the colour and life to our waterways for visitors to . . . read more

PUSHING THE BOATS OUT FOR THE PLATINUM JUBILEE

Posted on 23 June 2022 by Mugs Afloat
23 June 2022

PUSHING THE BOATS OUT FOR THE PLATINUM JUBILEE As Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Platinum Jubilee, national charity the Canal & River Trust has found nearly 350 boats on its 2,000 miles of waterways have names related to the Queen (circa one in every hundred).   66 boats are called Elizabeth or . . . read more

“Meet The Artists And Artisans On The Cut” Joint project idea

Posted on 21 February 2021 by Roving Canal Traders Association
21 February 2021

Calling all artists and makers within the membership. Would you like to volunteer take the following project forward? This project has been in gestation for a number of years now and it should have gone ‘live’ in 2020 but was scuppered by the pandemic. If ever a project was a victim of circumstances, it must . . . read more

RCTA Online “Floating” Markets

Posted on 15 February 2021 by Roving Canal Traders Association
16 February 2021
RCTA Online Market logo.

We are pleased to announce the re-launch & re-brand of RCTA Online “Floating” Markets. To make things easy, we have created a specific RCTA Online Markets Facebook page. All online markets will be published from here. If you could invite your friends to like this page, it would be really helpful. 19-20 February Online Market . . . read more

A Difficult Year

Posted on 20 January 2021 by Roving Canal Traders Association
16 April 2021

2020 was a Difficult Year for the RCTA and Members alike. Like everyone else, we have faced a totally unknown scenario. One of the main features of the RCTA, the Floating Markets, came to an abrupt halt when lockdown was announced.

Notes from 2019 CRT National Users’ Forum

Posted on 10 April 2019 by Roving Canal Traders Association
10 April 2019

Notes from the 2019 CRT National Users’ Forum held in Birmingham on the 3rd April. This is the third time that I have attended this annual meeting to represent RCTA and it has been fascinating to observe the change in the organisation over that time. I will try to give a flavour of the meeting . . . read more

Notes on Canal & River Trust West Midland Regional Annual Public Meeting. 10th January 2019

Posted on 20 January 2019 by Roving Canal Traders Association
20 January 2019

Written by: Ronni Payne RCTA Volunteer Chair I recently attended the Canal & River Trust West Midland Regional Annual Public Meeting & Showcase on Thursday 10th January 2019.  I found it most illuminating.    I have summarised the meeting as I saw it and found it very helpful to get an insight into what the aims are for the . . . read more

Aylesbury Waterside Festival

Posted on 09 January 2019 by Roving Canal Traders Association
09 January 2019

Plans have started for this years Aylesbury Waterside Festival. Representatives from all the organisations involved in creating this wonderful event met this morning bright and early. Including our own Karl Wager for RCTA. Lots of ideas are coming out of the woodwork which will help to make this an event to remember.

A meeting between Sarah Brown Development & Engagement officer at CRT and RCTA

Posted on 28 October 2018 by Roving Canal Traders Association
28 October 2018

Notes of a meeting between Sarah Brown Development and Engagement Manager at CRT and Andrew Mills and Ronni Payne held at Stoke Bruerne on 11th October 2018. This meeting was the outcome of a letter sent by Andrew Mills to Gareth Stevens National Boating Business Manager and forwarded to Sarah Brown Development and Engagement Manager . . . read more

Meeting with Peter Moore our liaison officer at CRT

Posted on 28 October 2018 by Roving Canal Traders Association
28 October 2018

Meeting between Andrew Mills and Peter Moore CRT Liaison 3rd October 2018 Issues discussed 1. RCTA was seeking to simplify market booking arrangements * block bookings with CRT * a single representative to manage booking arrangements * to submit a maximum mooring length for each venue that could be adjusted to reflect actual bookings taken . . . read more

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