Although the aqueduct opened on Friday afternoon we stayed put to watch 2023, Super Saturday, Six Nations rugby. Delighted that the John Gilbert pub accommodated us with a great table, food and beverages for most of the afternoon. Delighted too with the results. Treated ourselves to some bubbles to celebrate Sunday morning and we set …
Worsley and the Delph
Bridgewater Canal was commissioned by Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater, to transport coal from his mines in Worsley and one of the first canals to be built. The section from Worsley to Manchester opened on 17th July 1761. Travelling under the M60/M62 at a rather slower pace of life The basin below is known …
Visit to RHS Bridgewater
You will know that we are not, in any shape or form, gardeners! The most we have are a few pots at home but we did enjoy our guided tour of RHS Bridgewater walled Garden The RHS Garden Bridgewater is the result of a multi-million pound transformation of the historic 154 acre Worsley New Hall …
Somnia – Spring 2023
Since my last Somnia blog our narrowboat has been moved from the Grand Union Canal up to Anderton Marina on the Trent and Mersey. We had three great weeks last year making the journey as far as Great Haywood Marina. Sorry, no blog for it! Somnia's berth in Anderton back in November We have almost …
H&P Adventures 