Canaltime at Union Wharf

Perhaps you have heard they existed but never knew where to find them or perhaps you didn’t know that canal boat timeshares existed at all. In Market Harborough, England, the holiday timeshares of Canaltime at Union Wharf offer the true canal boat experience.

Long, narrow, and slow moving, canal boats are not designed for spaciousness or speed. Instead, a canal boat holiday is often equated to “stepping back in time,” where life slows down and takes you with it. Unique within the timeshare and vacation ownership industry, canal boats are purpose built to be holiday homes. Constructed by local craftsmen in the North East of England, Canaltime boats feature traditional craftsmanship combined with modern and enduring materials.

Where Will You Go on Your Canaltime at Union Wharf Vacation?

Some timeshare vacationers and guest choose to spend all or part of their Canaltime at Union Wharf narrowboat holiday docked at one of the eight Canal Boat Club Marinas. These include: Aldermaston in Berkshire, Alvechurch in Worcestershire, Anderton in Cheshire, Blackwater Meadow in Shropshire, Gayton in Northamptonshire, Hilperton in Wiltshire, Union Wharf in Leicestershire, and Worcester in Worcestershire.

Most families and couples who select a canal boat getaway choose to either embark on a self-planned excursion or simply allow the waterways to be a random adventure of slow meandering. Canals have a speed limit of four miles per hour, however two to three miles per hour is considered to be the optimal pace for safe cruising. Even if you feel the need to go a bit faster, remember that higher speeds can cause a wake that results in damage to the shoreline and the plants, birds, and animals that make their homes there.

What to Expect in Your Union Wharf Canal Boat Accommodations

Canal boats are designed to sleep either four in one-bedroom units (four berths) or six in two-bedroom (six berth) units. Galley kitchens include a microwave, a small conventional oven, a small refrigerator, and a four-burner cooktop. As you should expect in narrowboat accommodations, bathrooms are complete but small, and while televisions, DVD players, and CD players are included, you, as your boat’s captain, will need to monitor the drain you place on your boat’s batteries.

Note: all narrowboats or canal boats are required to have two able-bodied adults on board or one adult and one teen over the age of sixteen to handle the operation of the boat.