Narrow Boat Trust

General information

The Narrow Boat Trust own the motor boat Nuneaton and butty Brighton, restored to full working trim and carrying cargo commercially as a traditional working pair whenever possible.

They are still used for carrying traditionally as a pair whenever possible, crewed by members.
We give people the opportunity to see a pair of narrow boats in full working trim, and members to crew & display the boats at Canal Festivals, the Waterways system generally, and to look after & maintain the boats.

If you are interested in traditional working canal narrowboats and would like an opportunity to gain hands-on experience of steering both motor boat and butty boat, working as a traditional 'pair' then the Trust would love to hear from you. No matter if you are an experienced boat owner, regular hirer or complete novice you will find handling our boats an interesting and rewarding experience as well giving you an insight into a way of life and skills from an age gone by.