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A Taste of Lancashire
For delicious Lancashire food products. Cheese, chutney and much more.
Anne Fieldhouse
Art & Craft with Floating Crafts
Workshops, demos, art, crafts, gifts, kits, commissions, creative services, fun
Art By Annamarie
Quirky watercolour artwork. Cards, high quality prints and original watercolours
ArtWorks
Away With The Fairies
Aztec48
Hand knitted goods woodwork dog treats and toys and Christmas Rudolph’s
Bags By Jane
Quality handmade bags, purses & caps. Also fair trade clothing available.
Baked on Board
Wood fired pizza, towpath takeaway, festivals & markets. Private functions.
Bangiron
Barge Fiodra
Floating venue for well-being, arts and entertainment events.
Barge-inn booze
Narrow boat off sales for your tow path refreshments promoting real ales.
Brian Greaves
BRIGHTSTAR
Holistic Therapist Aromatherapy Massage, Reflexology, Reiki & Other Treatments.
Caledonia Glass
Hand decorated glasswares created aboard narrowboat Caledonia.
Canal Art by Julie
Painted canal ware and items of canalia, tea towels, model boats etc.
Canal Artist - Louise Moore
CanalsOnline
candy boat
travels the canals selling sweets , fudge and soft drinks
Cazs nibbles ( the burger boat)
Selling burgers, hotdogs, bacon & sausage butties hot drinks cakes sweets ect
Charlotte's Arts
Waterways Art, Lino Prints, Handmade Crafts and Canalware.
Chilligibbon's Stringed Things
Coffee On t'cut and Vintage China
Crafts from Morgana
Knitted and crocheted items, jewellery, rag rugs and more. All crafted onboard.
Crafty Arthwyr
Selling silver work, leather, work, chutneys, jams, nuts and dog biscuits
Crocs The Vinyl Cut
Artwork cut into vinyl record by hand
D & D Woodcraft
Dave on Anon
Draco Crafts
DV Design Studios
East Hill Mill
British Wool & Mohair scarves, shawls, yarn & fleece rugs. Felted natural soaps.
Fenders and Fings
Fern Floating Fotographia
Fantasy and fairytale inspired Illustrations and Photographic prints.
Fi's Fabulous Emporium
Various hand made unique crafts, hats, dog bandannas, leg warmers, garlands etc
Floating Boatyard (LSC Boat Maintenance Ltd.)
Floating dolly Lady
russian dolls on the cut
Foxy Lady Creations
Frocks and Prints
Digital prints. Led on Glass Vintage clothing pretty tea dress to dungrees.
G C Woodcrafts
Routed wood signs and pyrography items
Glass Barge (The Glass Barge)
Fused Glass Jewellery made and sold from our on board gallery. Usually on the GU
Goggles Crafts
Grand Rosettes
Haircuts Afloat
Haircuts or styling done in the comfort of your own boat.
Hand Made Knitwear
Handmade on Narrowboat Sunbeam
Heidi Siggers
Hooked Afloat
Crochet garments, cabin lace, port hole cover and soft toys made to order .
Janul Publications
Author, singer songwriter and trader in imported jewellery. Steering Instructor.
Judith Matthews Photography
Krafts & Cakes
Handmade - Homemade Cakes, Fudges, Jams, Chutneys, Knitted Babyware, Decoupage
LDK Print & Embroidery
We print & embroider personalised gifts & clothing.Official licencee for Koolart
Lily Limpet Treasures
Zerowaste lowimpact solutions. Upcycling repurposing. Refil station. Handmade
Little Pen’s Trading Company
Lowry Leatherworks
Handstitched Leather Products
Maid Afloat
Gifts, bags & clothing made on the boat from upcycled fabrics
Make It Shipshape
Practical and attractive wooden products for boaters and the home
Molly d
Mr David Enterprises
Mugs Afloat
Find us at: www.mugsafloat.co.uk or Facebook &Twitter @mugsafloat
Mutt-Hut and more/Coffee on the Cut
Selling Doggy Clothes and Accessories and at the same time have a cup of Coffee
Nancy May Crochet
Gorgeous Hand-made crochet items for adult, child and baby, including prems.
Nancy Moo's Willy Nilly
Jewellery, incense, designer tee-shirts and the Brilliant BoatZega!
NB Hekla Pop-Up Art Gallery
Drawings, Paintings, Illustrations, Illustrated maps & Books.
Northern Lights
Northern lights hanging light shining prism crystals and other mobiles.
Oat cakes que sara sara
On the Bill at Widgeon Theatreboat
Philip Ball Art
Original artwork and soft furnishings
PJ Fenders
Powerful Organic Products
Soaps and scents to treat body & boat without harming people, planet or waterway
Rainbow2Rainbowkingdom
Rambling rose canal ware
Hand painted canal ware based on the staffordshire and worcs canal
RHR Soap
Gift soap * Gorgeous Soap * Guest Soap * 100% handmade body products.
Roanoke the Illustrators Boat
Custom Illustration, original paintings, greetings cards and crafts.
Rona's Beads Aboard
Handmade unique design gemstone bead necklaces, bracelets and earrings.
SEW & SAW
Shine on the Water
Old objects of interest and shiny items of desire in copper and brass.
Shop on the Water
Stockists of Welsh Raw Honey, and Natural Beeswax Products.
Stella Bella Trading Co
Hand crafts from traditional painting to the spinning wheel!
Stitch Militz the Sewing Boat
Tankbusters-northen
Tank and diesel cleaning! Filtering to 1 micron and water Down-to 100ppm
The Art Boat
Paintings, Prints and Gifts inspired by the canals
The Beer Boat Co
Carriers of real ale, wine & cider.
The Country Punk Kin Pizza Boat
100% Plant based pop up floating takeaway pizza boat
The Crafty Heron
I sell handmade bags from Nepal to raise funds for a children’s home in Pokhara
The Cut Glass Boat
Handmade stained glass decorative art, sun catchers and cards
The Doggie Boat
The Doggie Boat sells gifts for furpals & dog loving humans
The Floating Cake Shop (Rawlings Cakes)
Gluten free, egg and dairy free cakes, waffles, teas, coffees and soft drinks
The Herb Boat
Herbs, Spices and all manner of lovely and curious things
The Hippie Boat (incorporating The Floating Fairy Shop)
The Mad Hatter
The Pen Maker's Boat
The Quirky Cutlery Store
The Record Deck UK
It’s a Floating vinyl record shop. Follow us at www.facebook.com/therecorddeckuk
The Village Butty
A floating village hall! Events, workshops, bar, cafe, mini-market, hire
The Wool Baa
Handknitting and crochet yarns, accessories and ready made items
The Wool Boat
TheWitchCrafter
Travelling Decorative Ropework and Fairtrade Clothing & Giftware Emporium <I:0)
Towpath Timber
Awesome merchandise crafted from reclaimed timber. Bespoke work undertaken
Towpath Tipples
Craft Cider Fruit Wines Championing all thats Wonderfull from natures Flavours..
Tree Spirit Carvings
Unicornucopia
incorporating Nanas Attic and Fairynuff. Reiki on the Cut
Wendy B's floating art gallery
I'm an artist running my gallery from my boat and fb page.
Wire Art by Nickie
Various Hanging Wall Art Sun Catchers Jewellery all Hand Made on my Narrowboat

A Taste of LancashireFor delicious Lancashire food products. Cheese, chutney and much more.
Anne Fieldhouse
Art & Craft with Floating CraftsWorkshops, demos, art, crafts, gifts, kits, commissions, creative services, fun
Art By AnnamarieQuirky watercolour artwork. Cards, high quality prints and original watercolours
ArtWorks
Away With The Fairies
Aztec48Hand knitted goods woodwork dog treats and toys and Christmas Rudolph’s
Bags By JaneQuality handmade bags, purses & caps. Also fair trade clothing available.
Baked on BoardWood fired pizza, towpath takeaway, festivals & markets. Private functions.
Bangiron
Barge FiodraFloating venue for well-being, arts and entertainment events.
Barge-inn boozeNarrow boat off sales for your tow path refreshments promoting real ales.
Brian Greaves
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 Artist - Louise Moore
CanalsOnline
candy boattravels the canals selling sweets , fudge and soft drinks
Cazs nibbles ( the burger boat)Selling burgers, hotdogs, bacon & sausage butties hot drinks cakes sweets ect
Charlotte's ArtsWaterways Art, Lino Prints, Handmade Crafts and Canalware.
Chilligibbon's Stringed Things
Coffee On t'cut and Vintage China
Crafts from MorganaKnitted and crocheted items, jewellery, rag rugs and more. All crafted onboard.
Crafty ArthwyrSelling silver work, leather, work, chutneys, jams, nuts and dog biscuits
Crocs The Vinyl CutArtwork cut into vinyl record by hand
D & D Woodcraft
Dave on Anon
Draco Crafts
DV Design Studios
East Hill MillBritish Wool & Mohair scarves, shawls, yarn & fleece rugs. Felted natural soaps.
Fenders and Fings
Fern Floating FotographiaFantasy and fairytale inspired Illustrations and Photographic prints.
Fi's Fabulous EmporiumVarious hand made unique crafts, hats, dog bandannas, leg warmers, garlands etc
Floating Boatyard (LSC Boat Maintenance Ltd.)
Floating dolly Ladyrussian dolls on the cut
Foxy Lady Creations
Frocks and PrintsDigital prints. Led on Glass Vintage clothing pretty tea dress to dungrees.
G C WoodcraftsRouted wood signs and pyrography items
Glass Barge (The Glass Barge)Fused Glass Jewellery made and sold from our on board gallery. Usually on the GU
Goggles Crafts
Grand Rosettes
Haircuts AfloatHaircuts or styling done in the comfort of your own boat.
Hand Made Knitwear
Handmade on Narrowboat Sunbeam
Heidi Siggers
Hooked AfloatCrochet garments, cabin lace, port hole cover and soft toys made to order .
Janul PublicationsAuthor, singer songwriter and trader in imported jewellery. Steering Instructor.
Judith Matthews Photography
Krafts & CakesHandmade - Homemade Cakes, Fudges, Jams, Chutneys, Knitted Babyware, Decoupage
LDK Print & EmbroideryWe print & embroider personalised gifts & clothing.Official licencee for Koolart
Lily Limpet TreasuresZerowaste lowimpact solutions. Upcycling repurposing. Refil station. Handmade
Little Pen’s Trading Company
Lowry LeatherworksHandstitched Leather Products
Maid AfloatGifts, bags & clothing made on the boat from upcycled fabrics
Make It ShipshapePractical and attractive wooden products for boaters and the home
Molly d
Mr David Enterprises
Mugs AfloatFind us at: www.mugsafloat.co.uk or Facebook &Twitter @mugsafloat
Mutt-Hut and more/Coffee on the CutSelling Doggy Clothes and Accessories and at the same time have a cup of Coffee
Nancy May CrochetGorgeous Hand-made crochet items for adult, child and baby, including prems.
Nancy Moo's Willy NillyJewellery, incense, designer tee-shirts and the Brilliant BoatZega!
NB Hekla Pop-Up Art GalleryDrawings, Paintings, Illustrations, Illustrated maps & Books.
Northern LightsNorthern lights hanging light shining prism crystals and other mobiles.
Oat cakes que sara sara
On the Bill at Widgeon Theatreboat
Philip Ball ArtOriginal artwork and soft furnishings
PJ Fenders
Powerful Organic ProductsSoaps and scents to treat body & boat without harming people, planet or waterway
Rainbow2Rainbowkingdom
Rambling rose canal wareHand painted canal ware based on the staffordshire and worcs canal
RHR SoapGift soap * Gorgeous Soap * Guest Soap * 100% handmade body products.
Roanoke the Illustrators BoatCustom Illustration, original paintings, greetings cards and crafts.
Rona's Beads AboardHandmade unique design gemstone bead necklaces, bracelets and earrings.
SEW & SAW
Shine on the WaterOld objects of interest and shiny items of desire in copper and brass.
Shop on the WaterStockists of Welsh Raw Honey, and Natural Beeswax Products.
Stella Bella Trading CoHand crafts from traditional painting to the spinning wheel!
Stitch Militz the Sewing Boat
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 Country Punk Kin Pizza Boat100% Plant based pop up floating takeaway pizza boat
The Crafty HeronI sell handmade bags from Nepal to raise funds for a children’s home in Pokhara
The Cut Glass BoatHandmade stained glass decorative art, sun catchers and cards
The Doggie BoatThe Doggie Boat sells gifts for furpals & dog loving humans
The Floating Cake Shop (Rawlings Cakes)Gluten free, egg and dairy free cakes, waffles, teas, coffees and soft drinks
The Herb BoatHerbs, Spices and all manner of lovely and curious things
The Hippie Boat (incorporating The Floating Fairy Shop)
The Mad Hatter
The Pen Maker's Boat
The Quirky Cutlery Store
The Record Deck UKIt’s a Floating vinyl record shop. Follow us at www.facebook.com/therecorddeckuk
The Village ButtyA floating village hall! Events, workshops, bar, cafe, mini-market, hire
The Wool BaaHandknitting and crochet yarns, accessories and ready made items
The Wool Boat
TheWitchCrafterTravelling Decorative Ropework and Fairtrade Clothing & Giftware Emporium <I:0)
Towpath TimberAwesome merchandise crafted from reclaimed timber. Bespoke work undertaken
Towpath TipplesCraft Cider Fruit Wines Championing all thats Wonderfull from natures Flavours..
Tree Spirit Carvings
Unicornucopiaincorporating Nanas Attic and Fairynuff. Reiki on the Cut
Wendy B's floating art galleryI'm an artist running my gallery from my boat and fb page.
Wire Art by NickieVarious Hanging Wall Art Sun Catchers Jewellery all Hand Made on my Narrowboat

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Festivals and Floating Markets

Anderton Fireworks Spectacular
Sat Oct 27 2018, ‎18‎:‎30 GMT
River Weaver, Trent & mersey Canal
Stoke Bruerne RCTA Autumn Floating Market
Sat Nov 10 2018, ‎10‎:‎00 GMT - Sun Nov 11 2018, ‎16‎:‎00 GMT
Grand Union Canal
Birmingham RCTA Christmas Floating Market
Sat Nov 24 2018, ‎10‎:‎00 GMT - Sun Nov 25 2018, ‎16‎:‎00 GMT
Birmingham Mainline Canal alongside Arena Birmingham
Berkhamsted RCTA Christmas Floating Market
Sat Nov 24 2018, ‎10‎:‎00 GMT - Sun Nov 25 2018, ‎16‎:‎00 GMT
Grand Union Canal by Waitrose
Kennet & Avon Floating Christmas market
Sat Dec 1 2018, ‎10‎:‎00 GMT - Sun Dec 2 2018, ‎16‎:‎00 GMT
Kennet & Avon Canal
Birmingham RCTA Christmas Floating Market 2
Sat Dec 1 2018, ‎10‎:‎00 GMT - Sun Dec 2 2018, ‎16‎:‎00 GMT
Birmingham Mainline Canal
Apsley RCTA Christmas Floating Market
Sat Dec 8 2018, ‎10‎:‎00 GMT - Sun Dec 9 2018, ‎16‎:‎00 GMT
Grand Union Canal
St Richards Canal Festival
Fri May 3 2019, ‎10‎:‎00 GMT - Mon May 6 2019, ‎17‎:‎00 GMT
Droitwich Canal
IWA Canalway Cavalcade
Sat May 4 2019 - Mon May 6 2019
BCN Explorer Cruise
Fri May 31 2019 - Sat Jun 8 2019
Titford Pump House,