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Live Life on Britain's Canals

Real stories, practical advice and canal-inspired artwork from continuous cruisers exploring Britain's waterways.

View across the canal with a hawthorn bush covered in red berries and Narrowboat Round Tuit in the background.

Narrowboat Travel Stories

Follow our journey as we explore Britain’s canals and rivers, one mile at a time. From peaceful countryside moorings to bustling waterside towns, these are the stories, discoveries and everyday moments that make life on the water so rewarding.

Shared Locks, Sunshine and a Fresh Start

After thirteen days in Wakefield, it was time ...

A Journey Through Ancient Yorkshire

Some days you'll remember for dramatic scenery. Others ...

Beating the Heat on the River Aire

Cruising from Knottingley to Castleford during a record-breaking ...

Sunshine, Wildlife and a Return to the Aire

A perfect summer cruising day saw us leave ...

Life on a Narrowboat

Living on a narrowboat is about much more than the places you visit. It’s learning to make the most of a small space. Finding simple solutions to everyday challenges. Discovering what really matters when life moves at a gentler pace. Here you’ll find practical advice, honest experiences and the lessons we’ve learned along the way.

Meet the Crew

Every journey is shaped by the people who share it. Behind every diary post, photograph and piece of artwork is a small crew with a love of Britain’s waterways and the slower pace of life they offer. We’d love to introduce ourselves.

John, co-owner of Narrowboat Round Tuit and skipper of the boat.

John

Captain, engineer and chief problem solver.

He keeps Round Tuit moving safely and somehow manages to fix almost anything.

Lorraine, co-owner of Narrowboat Round Tuit and writer, photographer and designer.

Lorraine

Story writer, digital designer and photographer.

I tell the stories of our travels and create digital artwork inspired by life afloat.

Boasley, the Narrowboat Round Tuit boat dog.

Boasley

Professional duck watcher.

In charge of hugs and cuddles, from everyone.

Responsible for searching out all dog treats.

Art Inspired by Life on the Water

Every design begins somewhere along Britain’s waterways. Sometimes it’s a weathered lock gate. Sometimes a kingfisher. Sometimes the colours reflected on calm evening water. Those moments become artwork you can take home.

Mock-up of a model holding the Sunset Kingdom design on a classic red cotton tote bag, with a canal and narrowboat in the background.

Sunset Kingdom: Canal Art Cotton Tote Bag

£16.00

More colours avalible
Mock-up of a model wearing the Sunset Kingdom design on a white unisex hoodie, with a canal and narrowboat in the background.

Sunset Kingdom: Canal Art Unisex Hoodie

Price range: £29.50 through £37.00

More colours avalible
Mock-up of a model wearing the Sunset Kingdom design on a black unisex t-shirt, with a canal and narrowboat in the background.

Sunset Kingdom: Canal Art Unisex T-Shirt

Price range: £17.50 through £25.00

More colours avalible