CanalAbility

23/11/2025

Residents and staff from Elstree View Care Home - Avery Collection recently enjoyed a day on our accessible canal boats. They said,

"We were so impressed and will be coming back again in the spring."

If your care home, day centre or community group is looking for a cosy, centrally heated festive outing this Christmas, our accessible boats are ready to make it special. Limited dates left!

✨ Relaxing
✨ Warm and comfortable for up to 10/12 ppl
✨ Fully accessible
✨ Perfect for creating joyful memories together

Contact us to book your Christmas cruise — dates are limited!
📞01279 424444
📧 hello@canalability.org.uk

21/11/2025

We're ready to welcome members of the Hamelin today, an Essex based charity supporting autistic adults and people with learning disabilities.

Everyone gets the chance to steer the boat and work the locks, have a great day and don't forget to share your photos!

https://www.canalability.org.uk/canal-boat-day-trips/

20/11/2025

A very warm welcome to everyone from DayService Ltd. who will spend 4 hours on-board our cosy, centrally heated accessible canal boat Stort Daybreak today.

Inspire Day Services Ltd are one of East Herts leading day services offering education and social activities for adults with learning disabilities.

https://www.canalability.org.uk/our-canal-boats/stort-daybreak/

18/11/2025

Thank you to everyone at Elstree View Care Home - Avery Collection we had a great day with you all!

17/11/2025

Our new accessible electric canal boat is taking shape........Just look at how our new boat is progressing - these photos were taken just one week apart!

Thanks to the incredible support of our volunteers, fundraisers, donors, and National Lottery players — whose contributions made a substantial grant from National Lottery Community Fund possible — along with sponsorship from Xylem Water Solutions UK & Ireland and support from HFW, the dream of a fully accessible electric canal boat, based in Hertfordshire and Essex is becoming a reality!

The next step? Kitting it out with safety equipment, furnishings, and accessible adaptations so everyone — whatever their ability — can enjoy time on the water.

Stay tuned as we share each stage of the build — and be part of making this dream a reality!

Support our appeal here >>
https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/appeal/electricboat

Support us today >>

16/11/2025

🎄 Limited dates available for a truly inclusive and accessible festive cruise this December!

Don’t miss out on your group Christmas Cruise with CanalAbility — last year, Rainbow Living even showed off some expert steering!

With prices starting from just £17.50 per person (based on a group of 10–12), you can enjoy a unique, inclusive celebration aboard one of our specially adapted boats.

Discover more and book your merry group celebration on the water..

https://www.canalability.org.uk/boating-without-boundaries/accessible-christmas-cruises-in-essex-hertfordshire-celebrate-with-canalability/

15/11/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome back the Keill Family today — we last saw them in 2021, so it’s wonderful to have them aboard again!

From spending quality time together to enjoying the calm of the waterways, our accessible canal trips are perfect for making memories, relaxing in nature, and sharing laughter with loved ones 💙

It’s great to have them back and enjoy some time together on the canal.

💧 Want to plan your own accessible family adventure? Visit www.canalability.org.uk
to find out more!

Accessible Canal Boat Trips Welcome to CanalAbility

13/11/2025

"One of the highlights of the day was when each child had the chance to pilot the boat, an experience that sparked plenty of excitement and pride!"

Brilliant feedback from the West Essex Inclusion Project after their recent accessible canal boat experience!

Find out more 👇

www.canalability.org.uk

13/11/2025

We're ship-shape and ready to welcome members of Great Dunmow based 19Plus today!

19Plus provides fantastic outdoor experiences for young people aged 19 and over with learning disabilities — and we can’t wait for them to enjoy a day of fun, friendship, and fresh air on not one, but two of our accessible canal boats!

Know a group who’d love a day like this? Tag them below or share this post to spread the word!

12/11/2025

We have a busy Wednesday today with staff and residents from Elstree View Care Home - Avery Collection spending 4 hours cruisng the river on our specially adapted canal boat Stort Challenger. Elstree View, located in the peaceful village of Elstree in Hertfordshire offers excellent care services in a luxury residential home environment.

We're also looking forward to welcoming the Burton family on-board Stort Daybreak today!

https://www.canalability.org.uk/our-canal-boats/