Napton Narrowboats

19/11/2024

A smattering of snow on 19th November 2024, a quick video to record the event.

Just a quick video to record the first snow of the Winter, no great depth thank goodness but it shows the boats in their Winter garb rather than the traditio...

19/11/2024

A light dusting at HQ today.

17/11/2024

Stratford-upon-Avon is a VERY energetic 1 week cruise or a more relaxed 2 week cruise from the Napton HQ. 52 hours and 164 locks.
As well as the Bill Shakespeare attractions, Stratford has some very nice Avon walks and of course it's famous Butterfly Farm.

11/11/2024

06/11/2024

https://youtu.be/504v0hCeljA

Another season ends and the Winter maintenance begins. Re-painting above the waterline, blacking below the waterline, internal re-varnishing, tidying up of g...

04/11/2024

From bridge 110, Oxford Canal just down from HQ. The time of year when the trees match the colour of the 'cut'!

31/10/2024

Near the marina entrance, Tomlow Road.

30/10/2024

Another season is coming to a close and the boats have started to be blacked and painted ready for next March. The Autumn colours are in full flow and here is a little video of some of the sights taken recently.

A speeded up walk with some Autumn photographs from a brighter day.

29/10/2024

New boat for next year now has a name, she's........

Next season's new boat, which we've been following the progress of, now has a name, it's...... well, have a look and see!

23/10/2024

No camera can capture the haunting sight and sound of a group of geese flying in the Autumn as the light fades. These come over every night having spent the day at Napton reservoir but tonight managed to have a camera handy.

21/10/2024

Same viewpoint, different lighting, tonight's sunset.

17/10/2024

Tonight's light show, Autumn and Winter sunsets are the best.

13/10/2024

The latest update on the new boat, episode 4. As well as the visual differences there are many unseen changes, wiring, plumbing etc.

The latest update in the fitting out of the new boat. Sunday, 13th October, 2024. As well as the visual changes since the last update there are many more adv...

13/10/2024

A very quick video showing that Autumn has arrived in the boatyard.

A very quick video to show that Autumn's colourful season has arrived. Friday 11th October 2024.

26/09/2024

This afternoon at 4.15pm.

18/09/2024

I get the distinct feeling the towpath between Napton Junction and Calcutt could do with a heavy roller! ;)

18/09/2024

A few canal side inhabitants found going about their business in the early Autumn sun.

18/09/2024

The Grand Union near Calcutt this afternoon.