Napton, Warwickshire Pre-Departure Information

Preparation & Planning

BOATERS HANDBOOK VIDEO

Before your arrival at the base, it is important to watch The Boaters Video. This video is based on The Boaters Handbook (a guide to basic boat handling and safety by the Canal & River Trust). When you arrive at the base, you will be shown around the boat and asked to sign confirmation that you have received this information prior to arrival as well as instruction and demonstration from our team.

Watch the Boaters Handbook Video.

The best way to prepare for your narrowboat holiday is to watch our introduction to a Black Prince boat, available on the link below.

Watch the Induction to a Black Prince Narrowboat Video

PLAN YOUR ROUTE

It’s best to plan your route in advance. Please bear in mind, canals may have stoppages for various reasons therefore we advise checking canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices for any stoppages which may affect your planned route.

If you use a smart device, the app ‘Open Canal Map’ is also a useful tool whilst onboard your boat for up-to-date information.

If you have any queries, please email us on info@wigramsturnmarina.co.uk and we will endeavour to assist you the best we can.

You can view the popular route options for Napton here.

How to Find Us

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

National Rail Enquiries:
www.nationalrail.co.uk Tel: 08457 484950
www.thetrainline.com Tel: 0871 244 1545

Nearest Airport:
Birmingham International- www.birminghamairport.co.uk/ Tel. 0121 767 5511

Nearest Railway Station:
Rugby

Taxi/Minicabs:
UK Taxis Tel: 01327 300400 or 301321

FLYING INTO LONDON

From Heathrow airport, get the London underground tube to Euston station.
From Gatwick airport, get the Gatwick Express to London Victoria station, then get a London underground tube to London Euston.
From Stansted airport, get the London underground tube to London Euston.
From Euston, get a train to Rugby station (approx. 10 miles from Napton).
From Paddington, get a train to Leamington Spa station (approx. 9 miles from Napton).
Visit www.tfl.gov.uk to plan your route on the London Underground.

FLYING INTO BIRMINGHAM

Get a train to Leamington Spa station (approx. 9 miles from Napton).

HOW TO FIND US BY CAR

Napton is situated 2 miles east of Southam, Warwickshire, midway between Banbury and Coventry.
M1: Exit at Junction 16 onto the A45 to Daventry. Take the A425 towards Leamington and Southam. The entrance to the base is on the right hand side.
M6: Exit at Junction 2 and follow the signs for Coventry East (A46). At Ryton roundabout, follow the signs for Banbury (A423) until you reach Southam. At the second roundabout turn left towards Daventry (A425). The entrance to the base is on the left hand side.
M40 South: Exit at Junction 11 (Banbury) and follow the signs for Southam on the A423.
M40 North: Exit at Junction 12 (Gaydon) and follow the signs for Southam on the B4451. At the second roundabout turn right onto the A425 towards Daventry. The entrance to the base is on the left hand side.
www.theaa.com/route-planner

Please note that fuel is not included in the price of your holiday. This will be charged for on your return to the hire base. The average per day cost, depending on how far you travel, is approximately £18-£20.

Groceries

There is a Tesco’s supermarket in Southam.

Please note that the team at Napton are not currently accepting groceries deliveries and ask that you do your shopping prior to your allocated arrival time. There is the option of a click and collect from most supermarkets if you are short of time on the day.

Please note that the freezer compartment on board is no bigger than a shoe box so best to keep freezer items to a minimum. The base will not have anywhere to keep your shopping refrigerated so bear this in mind when doing your shop and choosing a delivery slot. You do not need to order food for the whole of the holiday, there will be ample opportunity to buy food along the way and perhaps sample local produce and specialities.

Handy Links

See our Frequently Asked Questions

Watch the Induction to a Black Prince Narrowboat Video

Watch the Boaters Handbook Video

Plan your journey! See all the Route Options for Napton