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Lower Heyford Narrowboat Base

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Lower Heyford Hire Base

Station Rd, Lower Heyford, Bicester OX25 5PD

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Suggested Routes From Lower Heyford:

Oxford, Lechlade & Return

September 12, 2018

76 Miles | 36 Locks | 1 Week Cruise | 5 hours per day

Hampton Court Palace & Return

September 12, 2018

204 Miles | 84 Locks | 2 Week Cruise | 5 hours per day

Oxford, Cropredy & Return

September 12, 2018

60 Miles | 42 Locks | 1 Week Cruise | 5 hours per day

Short Breaks From Lower Heyford:

Oxford & Return

September 12, 2018

28 Miles | 18 Locks | 4 Night Cruise | 5 hours per day

Cropredy & Return

September 12, 2018

34 Miles | 24 Locks | 1 Week Cruise | 6 hours per day

Narrowboats available to hire from Lower Heyford

Below are the boat types that are available to hire from this base. When you start your Holiday Search all the boat options and dates that closely match your desired departure date and party number will be presented to you.

Sat 2.30pm – Tues 9.30am | Tues 2.30pm – Sat 9.30am

Princess 2 | Duchess 4 | Duchess 6

General Information

A fantastic starting location, Lower Hayford is perfect for taking a step back in time and exploring beautiful historic sites in the south of England.

Oxford, the ‘City of Dreaming Spires’ is only a 7-8 hour cruise from the base making it a perfect short break. And further afield are the historic towns of Windsor, Marlow and Hampton Court, all situated on the River Thames.

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Lower Heyford Reviews:

Black Prince Holidays Ltd

4.8

Based on 17 reviews

Chris Smith

15:29 17 Oct 19

Relaxation on the cut lol

Danielle Hanmer

18:24 12 Jun 19

Such a great day on the day boat we are definitely going to hire poppy again or possibly hire a boat for a few days next time :)

Helen Darbyshire

01:37 08 May 19

One of the best holidays I’ve ever had. It doesn’t take long to get the hang of steering a 60’ narrowboat, mooring or casting off. The Wi-Fi & TV were hit and miss but honestly, just take a book or 5 and relax. We chugged along mostly at 2mph and it was incredibly relaxing. We went in April and the morning temperatures were quite cool - I’d recommend taking a sleeping bag or your own duvet if you go at the beginning of the season, as we found the boat quite cold on a few mornings before we got going.

peter robertson

09:01 24 Oct 17

Sebastian Small

07:51 30 Aug 17

Had a brilliant week on the canal boat. Staff were really helpful and friendly when we arrived and the boat was fantastic.

Anthony Morgan

22:43 20 Aug 17

This is the 5th time we have been away with Black Prince but the first time from Stoke Pior. Can't fault their service. This is the first time we have been given a map of our journey with advice on where to Moor and not Moor, pump outs etc. Really friendly and helpful staff. Definitely would recommend Black Prince if you want to try a canal boat holiday. Their boats are always clean and are very modern.

David Lawrence

04:06 11 Jul 17

All ways good boats well maintained helpful Staff

Gary Bennett

08:35 16 Apr 17

We have used many hire companies for narrow boats in and around Cheshire. The service and friendliness received from Danny and the team was second to none. We had a great holiday on a very well equipped boat. I would highly recommend Black Prince Holidays to anyone.

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Lower Heyford Narrowboat Base

Lower Heyford Hire Base

Suggested Routes From Lower Heyford:

Oxford, Lechlade & Return

Hampton Court Palace & Return

Oxford, Cropredy & Return

Short Breaks From Lower Heyford:

Oxford & Return

Cropredy & Return

Narrowboats available to hire from Lower Heyford

Sat 2.30pm – Tues 9.30am | Tues 2.30pm – Sat 9.30am

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"Wonderful staff - the guys at the boat yard had a wonderful sense of humour and a huge amount of experience to put you at ease!"

Just what we wanted for our family trip - thank you! We have already recommended it to others!!!

Wonderfully relaxing, ideal rest before busy period at work.

Good quality, great location third visit really enjoyed our trip down the Cauldon canal, thanks.

Fabulous experience that made the whole family work as a team.

It was the best and most relaxing holiday my family and I have had in eighteen years.