Talk & Glide: Taster Trip on MK Community Boat Electra with A Short History of MK Canals

Join the volunteer crew on Electra at the new Accessible & Electric Boarding point on the canal towpath by Watling St bridge. We cruise down to the winding hole at Water Eaton, under traditional canal bridges, and then turn to come back. On the way down, a volunteer speaker gives a short, illustrated history of all the canals in Milton Keynes. The talk has a particular focus on the Grand Union Canal at Fenny Stratford, from its start to its heyday, decline and revival, and repurposing to meet the needs of the future – including the lovely newly-landscaped base that we cruise from. On the way back, enjoy the tranquillity of electric boating, and spot wildlife and canal craft as we glide quietly along. The whole event takes about 50 minutes.

Notes:
Events are aimed at adults and children over 10.
Electra seats 12 guests per event, including one Lift User (wheelchair/rollator max 700mm wide).
There is a toilet on board.
Advance booking online is essential. Tickets are free using the promo code HODSFREE.
Emailed tickets confirm meeting time and place and give detailed arrival and parking directions.
Shore crew will be on hand after the event to offer more information. We’re also keen to hear your own canal stories.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

Tours at 0930 & 1030

Sunday 14 September:

Tours at 0930 & 1030

Location & directions

Fenny Stratford mooring, Adjacent to Watling Street Bridge (no postcode), MIlton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 2AZ

Directions:

The postcode listed here may not be accurate as no specific postcode is available (this is the nearest). This link provides a map of the Fenny Stratford boarding point. This map is also provided as a link in the ticket that you are emailed when you book. https://www.bmkwaterway.org/electra/facilities-and-boarding-points/ At Fenny Stratford please note there is no parking canalside and you need to allow 10-15 minutes walking time, depending where you park. Follow directions on the map provided on the website and with your ticket. There is no relevant postcode What3Words https://w3w.co/shapes.dome.eagles

Contact on day:

Electra Boat

Telephone number:

+447863585853

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Bookings must to be made online at https://www.bmkwaterway.org/electra/ Bookings are free using the promo code HODSFREE

Booking website:

https://www.bmkwaterway.org/electra/

Booking opens:

01 Jul 2025 12:00 AM

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

12

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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