For all public trip bookings, click here.

 

Madeline is licensed to carry up to 12 passengers.

It was purpose built by Eckington School and launched in 2014; click here for the story. The Trust bought it from the school in 2020.

A big cruiser-style stern makes getting on and off the boat easy. Access to the passenger cabin is down a short flight of steep steps. There is a large front deck.

Passengers may have a turn at steering, under the supervision of our crew.

Madeline is based at Hollingwood Hub on the Derbyshire section of the canal.

You can buy Gift Vouchers for cruises on Madeline by clicking here.

To see the Madeline Facebook page, click here.

 

 

 

Public trip dates 2024

All cruises leave from Hollingwood Hub (S43 2PF).

Where there are two prices, the concessions are for Under 16s; babes in arms go free.

Please note that all planned cruises are subject to possible late cancellation, e.g. because of a problem with the canal. You can ring 07473 621972 to ensure that all is running smoothly.

 

One way cruises – Hollingwood Hub to Tapton and return (2 hr, £12/£10)
January 1.
To book Hollingwood to Tapton, click here, to book Tapton to Hollingwood, click here.

Easter Bunny return cruises at 10.30, 11.30, 13.00, 14.00 & 15.00 (1 hr, £9)
March 30 & April 1.
To book, click here.

Saturday return cruises at 10.30, 11.30, 13.00, 14.00 & 15.00 (1 hr, £7/£5)
April 6 to end October.
To book, click here.

Monday return cruises at 10.30, 11.30, 13.00, 14.00 & 15.00 (1 hr, £7/£5)
May 6 & 27, July 29 to September 2, October 28.
To book, click here.

Wednesday return cruises at 10.30, 11.30, 13.00, 14.00 & 15.00 (1 hr, £7/£5)
May 29, July 24 to end August, October 30.
To book, click here.

Halloween return cruises at 10.30, 11.30, 13.00, 14.00 & 15.00 (1 hr, £7/£5)
October 31.
To book, click here.

Santa Special cruises (£10)
Weekends in December.
Bookings open on 1st October.

 

Charters for 2024

Charters for up to 12 people may be booked for any day of the week in any month of the year.

The Trust provides the boat and the crew, you sit back and enjoy the ride, but you are welcome to help with the locks or steer the boat under supervision if you so wish.

All charters cost £70 per hour.

Speciality 2 hour private food charters for up to 12 people cost £140 for the boat + £9 per person for Fish & Chips or £6.50 per person for Afternoon Tea.

For charters email madeline@chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk or ring 07473 621972.

It is possible to book a charter for 24 people by combining Madeline with John Varley ll for charters of at least two hours.