CHEESE TASTING CRUISE ABOARD LONDON WATERBUS
THE CHEESE BAR × LONDON WATERBUS

The Regent’s canal opened in 1820, linking the Grand Union Canal and the River Thames at Limehouse, providing a once vital industrial transport route.

Today the canal has become a leisure corridor navigated by leisure boats and lined with live-aboard houseboats.

Our route travels between Little Venice in Maida Vale and vibrant Camden Town where you’ll find the world-famous Camden Market.

We pass through the grounds of London Zoo and through the echoey depths of the Madia Hill tunnel

Each boat has large slide-to-open windows, so everyone gets a view.

As we pass through the grounds of London Zoo, look out for the African hunting dogs known as painted wolves, which can often be seen as we pass their canal-side enclosure, as well as their warthog neighbours. On the opposite side, you can see the imposing structure of the repurposed Snowdon Aviary which is now part of Monkey Valley, home to playful Colobus monkeys, as a walk through zoo exhibit.

You can see expansive landscaped gardens of stately mansion houses and classic modern villas contrasted with industrial buildings, a power station and historical architecture including ornamental iron bridges such Macclesfield ‘blow up’ bridge.

From modern-day urban graffiti, unique architecture and industrial heritage to landscaped gardens and wildlife, the route gives an insight into the unique mix that forms this part of London.

Book with confidence Flexible bookings with free cancellation up to 24 hours before your booked departure

Booking is recommended to avoid disappointment, as seat availability often sells out in advance, especially at weekends.

Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time to allow for check-in and boarding. Check-in closes 5 minutes before each scheduled departure. The boat will depart promptly at the scheduled departure time.

Camden Market may be busy, particularly at weekends so please allow extra time to reach us.

No refunds will be given for missed departures

Trips are one-way, however, you can also book a separate trip if you wish to return back. Discounts apply if booking in the same transaction online.

We do not accept oyster cards or the London Pass.

All tickets are sold subject to our Terms & Conditions

Our classic historic narrowboat services are dog-friendly* subject to our Terms & Conditions

1,000+ UNIQUE SHOPS, STALLS, BARS & CAFES. UNFOLLOW CONVENTION AT CAMDEN MARKET.

CAMDEN MARKET IS HOME TO A VAST ARRAY OF SHOPS, TRADERS & INTERNATIONAL CUISINES, CREATIVITY & VIBRANCY TO EXPLORE & ENJOY ACROSS SEVERAL SITES INCLUDING THE STABLES, LOCK MARKET & WEST YARD SET WITHIN COBBLED & FLAGSTONED LANES OF FORMER WAREHOUSES & CONVERTED STABLES THAT IN DAYS-GONE-BY HOUSED BOTH GOODS & THE HORSES THAT PULLED THE LOADED CARGO BOATS ALONG USING ROPES, FROM THE CANAL TOWING PATH ALONGSIDE THE CANAL

YOU MAY BE LUCKY ENOUGH TO CATCH SIGHT OF THE FAMOUS TRADITIONAL TOWN CRIER DRESSED IN HIS RED UNIFORM, WHO REGULARLY SOUNDS HIS BELL AND CAN BE HEARD CALLING OUT AROUND THE MARKET LANES

SEE THE ECLETIC SHOPS OF CAMDEN HIGH STREET & CHALK FARM ROAD WITH THEIR LARGER THAN LIFE GIANT 3D SIGNS QUIRKY STREET PERFORMERS & ALTERNATIVE CULTURES

VISIT BOXPARK ON THE HIGH STREET SET WITHIN UPCYCLED SHIPPING CONTAINERS

DISCOVER CAMDEN MARKET HAWLEY WHARF ALONGSIDE THE CANAL

SEE THE JASON BRUGES STUDIO HELICOIDAL MIRROR LIGHT INSTALLATION SET BETWEEN THE TWO HAWLEY WHARF WATERSIDE HALL BUILDINGS

OUR TRIPS DEPART FROM & RETURN TO THE WEST YARD WHARF LOCATED IN THE CENTRE OF CAMDEN MARKET LOCK AMONGST THE WEST YARD STREET FOOD TRADERS

THIS WEST LONDON WATERSIDE AREA WAS SAID TO BE NAMED BY THE RENOWNED POET ROBERT BROWNING WHERAS OTHERS CREDIT IT TO LORD BRYON

OUR BOATS DEPART FROM BROWNING’S POOL THE LARGE TRANQUIL WATER EXPANSE SURROUNDED BY ELEGANT 19TH CENTURY MANSION HOUSES

ON BROWNING’S ISLAND LOOKOUT FOR THE SWANS, MALLARD DUCKS, GEESE, COOTS & MOORHENS AMONGST THE FEATHERED RESIDENT BIRDS, AS WELL AS THE OCCASIONAL VISITING CORMORANT OR HERON

ASK OUR GUIDE TO TELL YOU ABOUT THE FASCINATING STORIES OF RANDOLPH AVENUE, OR HOW THEY MANAGED TO GET BOATS THROUGH THE MAIDA HILL TUNNEL BEFORE BOATS HAD ENGINES & WERE TOWED BY HORSES

FROM ‘TOERAGS’ TO ‘LEGGING IT’ THE CANAL INTRODUCED UNIQUE TERMINOLOGY THAT HAS BECOME SET INTO THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. FIND OUT THE BACKSTORIES

TRAVEL PAST THE HOMES OF WELL-KNOWN MUSICIANS, ACTORS & CELEBRITIES ALONG CANALS LINED BY LIVE-ABOARD HOUSEBOATS

LOCAL WATERSIDE RESTAURANTS AT LITTLE VENICE INCLUDE THE SUMMERHOUSE; THE WATERWAY & CAFE LAVILLE

WALK AROUND TO PADDINGTON BASIN FOR A MODERN CONTRAST: SHELDON SQUARE & PADDINGTON CENTRAL HAVE WATERSIDE CAFES, BARS & RESTAURANTS, INCLUDING SOME ONBOARD MOORED BOATS: THE CHEESE BARGE; DARCIE & MAY GREEN. AS WELL AS A COLLECTION OF LARGE PUBLIC ARTWORKS

EXPLORE MERCHANT SQUARE WITH ITS FLOATING POCKET PARK, WATER MAZE FOUNTAINS & STRIKING ARCHITECTURAL GEMS SUCH AS THE NEW BRUNEL BUILDING & HEATHERWICK’S ROLLING BRIDGE

SEE THE MAARTEN BAAS REAL TIME CLOCK AT PADDINGTON STATION

Our boats all have narrow/ steep entrance steps with handrails., and narrow aisles, so are not wheelchair accessible. We can carry foldable wheelchairs

We cannot carry powered wheelchairs or mobility vehicles

Canal water levels also may change so the step on/off off the boat may increase or decrease

We can carry small foldable pushchairs and strollers (usually on the boat roof or under the front bench seats – please remove all personal items and fold before boarding) Larger prams or multiple seat strollers may be refused.

Small hand luggage may be taken; however large bags and suitcases may be refused.

We cannot carry any cycles, scooters or any powered transport devices.