Start your holiday from Bridge Boatyard in the very heart of the peaceful and picturesque Fenland waterways - the fleet is based in Ely, overlooked by its magnificent and world-famous cathedral. The varied choice of well-fitted and laid out boats sleep from 2 to 6 people, and the range includes traditional styles as well as the racier sports cruiser style. Click HERE to see some of the views you will see! Use the links above to browse around our site.
A boating holiday on the Cambridgeshire waterways opens up a whole new world of relaxed pleasure as 150 miles of tranquil, unspoilt rivers wind gently through lush meadowland and low-lying fens, passing some of Britain’s loveliest cities and towns.
The start point for wonderful cruising is the River Ouse at Ely a delightful, historic city, renowned for its magnificent cathedral and as the setting for Oliver Cromwell’s house. Read more about the area in our 'local area guide' section.
Bridge Yard. Ely, Cambridgeshire. CB7 4DY. Location CLICK HERE
Please take a moment to look at the links below:
• River Cam: MORE
• Photos: The River Ouse in 1934: MORE
• History River Great Ouse: MORE
• Great Ouse Boating Association: MORE
• Inland Waterways Association Shop: MORE
• Map of the Rivers: MORE
• Huntingdon MORE, St Ives MORE, Cambridge MORE
• Ely MORE, Littleport MORE, Prickwillow MORE
• Brandon MORE, Downham Market MORE, Stoke Ferry MORE
Bridge Yard. Ely, Cambridgeshire. CB7 4DY. Location CLICK HERE
Your cruiser is equipped with:
• Shower and flush toilet
• Refrigerator, cooker and heating
• Bed linen provided
• TV, hairdryer and CD radio
• Map of the river
• Socket for charging mobile phone (12v car lead required)
• Row dinghies available for extra charge
• Free parking available for 2 cars
• Insurance