Vlogs
A collection of vlogs from the UK canal network. If you have a vlog that you would like to be included, please contact us and let us know!
395a. Not A Vlog! Realtime canal boat cruise from Wigram's Turn to Braunston.
19 April 2026 - CruisingTheCut
This is a real-time recording from the bow camera of my narrowboat as it travelled from Wigram's Turn to Braunston. There is deliberately no commentary, just the natural sound recorded...
HOW THIS HERB BECAME A KITCHEN WITCH'S BEST KEPT SECRET | PLANT FOLKLORE & MAGIC
19 April 2026 - The Ritual Kitchen with Laura May
It should be noted that I am being slightly facetious in this video about Sweet Woodruff's toxicity. Coumarin IS harmful in large doses to humans - especially those who have...
Coca Cola a Rust Remover?! Random Narrowboater Activities. A New Youtube Channel Announced! No 261
19 April 2026 - Narrowboat Natterings
Is the engine ready yet? Will this really remove rust? How fast and low was that?? Narrowboaters Paul and Paula (Lumpy and Mrs Lumsden) get up to plenty of stuff...
Big Challenges Ahead for the Canal & River Trust - Campbell Robb the new CEO
19 April 2026 - Narrowboat Life Unlocked
We chat to the new CEO of the Canal & River Trust, Campbell Robb and he answers questions sent in by our viewers. Is it fair that Continuous Cruisers pay...
Disaster On the Lichfield Canal
18 April 2026 - Court Above The Cut
Explore the importance of Lichfield's Canal Project, a vital part of the city's heritage and history. Discover the Gallows Reach and Wharf and the fantastic new Lift bridge being constructed...
What We’d Do Differently If We Bought a Canal Boat Again | Ep. 5
18 April 2026 - Widebeam and Wellingtons
If we were buying a canal boat again today, knowing everything we’ve learned over the last five years… would we do things differently? The honest answer is yes — but...
The Final Stretch of the Peak Forest Canal | Stunning Scenery & a Perfect Mooring Spot
18 April 2026 - Never Two Late,Our Narrowboat Journey
We cruise the final stretch of the Peak Forest Canal, enjoy stunning scenery, spot a heron and moor just before Portland Basin Today we cruise the final stretch of the...
The Weather Really Does Make Narrowboat Life Better
17 April 2026 - Boat Time
It's spring on the canals, and our epic narrowboat journey across the UK takes us to the town of Nuneaton. Despite the huge distance we still need to cover, the...
What Did Happen to our Narrowboat Plus What do we miss about the Canals?
17 April 2026 - Narrowboat Life Unlocked
We are still waiting for our new narrowboat and we visit the canals and chat about what we miss. We visit Carefree Cruising to look at share boats and see...
"Shall we share Our Secret, Peaceful Escapes, Zephyr?"
17 April 2026 - The Mindful Narrowboat
There are not many places where you can truly escape from the world for a while. Well, in this vlog I reveal three places on the UK Canals and Rivers...
Whitchurch Breach was a void, How do you find them?
17 April 2026 - Court Above The Cut
Todays latest on the Whitchurch canal breach and how it could have been avoided with new equipment. We look at Seismic Surveys, Ground Penetrating Radar, electrical resistivity and even microgravity...
She Had 2 Days to Learn a Narrowboat… Was It Enough? 😬
16 April 2026 - The Narrowboat Pirate
Can you really learn to drive a narrowboat in just 2 days? In this video, we head to Debdale Wharf Marina where Gabby takes on a Helmsman’s course with the...
Ep 144 Finaly, We Head Off For Ripon, getting back into the swing of things!
16 April 2026 - Lock on TOMMi
🚤 After a full YEAR off the water, we're finally back where we belong – aboard narrowboat TOMMi! Join us and our brilliant friends on narrowboat Mr Doo for our...
What A Journey It’s Been! NARROWBOAT LIFE On The RIVER THAMES Ep 172
15 April 2026 - One Day More Aboard
What a journey it’s been to reach the end of the navigable River Thames at Lechlade. Join us onboard Narrowboat One Day More as we complete our adventure upstream on...
Whitchurch Breach - Your Questions Answered
15 April 2026 - Court Above The Cut
Todays question and answers on the Whitchurch canal breach, where we discuss ground samples, culverts, profiles, drones and the construction of the compound and the replacement embankment. We look at...
Clearing the Whitchurch Breach
14 April 2026 - Court Above The Cut
Todays latest on the Whitchurch canal breach, where ground samples are being taken to determine the reason the canal breached. We look at ground penetrating tracked vehicles and see them...
Lichfield Canal lift bridge live stream
14 April 2026 - Court Above The Cut
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13 April 2026 - Lock on TOMMi
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She's Alive again 120 yr old showman's wagon| Fulltime Narrowboat life #boatlife #narrowboat #canal
12 April 2026 - Art in the corridor
Welcome back to Art in the Corridor (ep.108) *****All links and links to our SHOP can be found at the bottom of this description. Welcome back to Art in the...
IS THIS THE MOST HAUNTED TREE IN THE UK? 24 HOURS EXPLORING THE WITCHY SITES OF SAILSBURY
12 April 2026 - The Ritual Kitchen with Laura May
If you have any suggestions of where else I should take my FOLKLORE TOURlet me know in the comments! Don't forget to follow me on kickstarter - I have a...
Narrowboating through an Historic Port and Museum at Ellesmere Port
12 April 2026 - Minimal List
Our vlog of the National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOoBtSRLGHQ From: Ellesmere Port Junction and lower basin To: Chester Waterways: Shropshire Union Canal Date Filmed: 16th May 2025 •Become a...
Electric Narrowboat Walkthrough. And it broke down! It's Me! Trusted With A Remote Control? No260
12 April 2026 - Narrowboat Natterings
Always wanted to navigate an Electric Narrowboat and it didn't disappoint! Even navigated it through a lock with its own remote control! Lumpy (Paul) and Mrs Lumsden (Paula) had the...
Canal Revival - Strengthening the Waterways
11 April 2026 - Court Above The Cut
Join me as we meet the @wiltsberkscanaltrust to see the fantastic progress they are making in Swindon to repair the banks and prevent a canl breach. We see the River...
The Hidden Cost of Canal Boat Ownership | After 5 Years Ep. 4
11 April 2026 - Widebeam and Wellingtons
Owning a canal boat isn’t just about the purchase price — and after five years of owning our widebeam, we’ve learned that the real cost of canal boat ownership goes...
We Came for the Mooring… Stayed for the Curry!
11 April 2026 - Never Two Late,Our Narrowboat Journey
We head off to Romiley—a brand new stop for us on the canal 🚤 We weren’t sure what to expect, but it turned out to be a great little mooring...
395. Blimey! I actually went for a cruise on my tiny narrowboat!
10 April 2026 - CruisingTheCut
On a random day in mid-March, the sun decided to shine so as I was aboard the boat, I decided to give it a run up the canal, the first...
How NOT to do a Big Canal Lock Flight - 360
10 April 2026 - Boat Time
We're continuing our epic narrowboat journey across the UK's canal to get our boat blacked. We've enjoyed some easy-going cruises for a little while, and now it's time to tackle...
Beautiful Narrowboats arriving at the National Waterways Boat Museum
10 April 2026 - Narrowboat Life Unlocked
Come with us to the Ellesmere Port Boat Museum as they celebrate the 50 year anniversary, it's the 47th year of the historic boat gatherings and we chat to the...
Our Rent Free Home is an Embarrassment! #279
10 April 2026 - The Mindful Narrowboat
There is no rent to pay on a narrowboat home that continuously cruises the UK canals but the reality is our home is on public display and maintaining it so...
Narrowboating with the Big Ships
9 April 2026 - Minimal List
This the next part of our adventure on the Manchester Ship Canal. I wish it wasn't so expensive to do this trip as it really is a wonderful journey and...
Prepare to Be Boarded 🏴☠️ Is This the UK’s Prettiest Canal?
9 April 2026 - The Narrowboat Pirate
Join us as we explore the beautiful Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal… this time on a hire boat 🚤 We were invited to spend the day aboard a friend’s hire boat,...
It’s The Same Old Problem! NARROWBOAT LIFE On The RIVER THAMES Ep 171
8 April 2026 - One Day More Aboard
It's the biggest challenge when cruising the River Thames, but it's still so worth it! Join us join board Narrowboat One Day More as we head upstream on the River...
Fighting Knights - Alicante Castle - Spain - Wish you were here! #travel #alicante
6 April 2026 - Yet Another Canal Adventure
Dotted around the Castillo de Santa Barbara are metal sculptures of knights. A visual representation of what life was once like in this massive citadel sat on the moutain watching...
Narrowboating with the Big Ships!
5 April 2026 - Minimal List
From: Latchford Locks To: Ellesmere Port Waterways: Manchester Ship Canal Date Filmed: 15th May 2025 •Become a member of our YouTube channel for early access, priority replies, extra content, discounts...
Fifty Shades of Grey on a Narrowboat! Well 2 shades in a Narrowboat Engine Bay Anyway! No 259
5 April 2026 - Narrowboat Natterings
Narrowboat engine bay made clean and ready for replacement engine! Still at Taft Wharf on the Trent & Mersey Canal between Rugeley and Great Heywood, Lumpy finishes painting his empty...
The UK's newest Canal Lock - Chesterfield Canal
4 April 2026 - Court Above The Cut
Join me at Staveley Canal Basin and the New Keith Ayling Lock as we look at the incredible progress of the Chesterfield Canal Trust, New Locks, New Bridges and new...
Things We Didn’t Worry About...But Should Have | Canal Boat Ownership Ep. 3
4 April 2026 - Widebeam and Wellingtons
When we bought our canal boat, we focused on the obvious things — layout, space, and how it looked. But what we didn’t fully think about at the time… was...
We Didn't Think We Could Do This (Narrowboat Engine Service) - 359
3 April 2026 - Boat Time
Life on a narrowboat requires constant maintenance. There's always something to do to keep your tiny off-grid home moving along the UK's canals. In this episode we tackle another engine...
16 Locks in One Go! 💪 The Ultimate Canal Workout
3 April 2026 - Never Two Late,Our Narrowboat Journey
We take on 16 locks in one go, descending Marple Locks, with Maxine working every lock, Steve steering, and Mexi supervising Today we take on a BIG one… 💪 16...