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News of Tooley’s Boatyard

News of Tooley’s Boatyard

  • SocialEyes boat Trip

    SocialEyes Boat Trip

    SocialEyes had a great trip on Wednesday, expertly skippered by Nigel and ably assisted by Brian and David. Our thanks to them all. They are very understanding and sensitive to the needs of people with…

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  • New Venture for Kilsby

    Departure of Kilsby

    Last week was eventful! Last Tuesday morning, Kilsby set off from Banbury with skippers Jacob and Richard from tooley’s boatyard at the tiller, volunteers Marta and Jack cycling down a sometimes precarious towpath to prepare…

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  • Frank Wise School at Tooley’s

    Frank Wise visit to Tooley's Boatyard

    Students and staff from Frank Wise School visited Tooley’s Boatyard in November as they had a project that required the students to be filmed on a narrowboat. The visit provided a unique and memorable experience, allowing…

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  • Echoes of the Past

    Echoes of the Past

    Echoes of the past, written by Matthew Armitage, is the story of Ghostly goings-on at Tooley’s Dock. The Dry Dock at Tooley’s Boatyard is approaching its 250th anniversary and many people long gone (but not…

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  • Banbury Canal Festival 2025

    Canal Festiva

    Banbury Canal Festival 2025 is on 4th & 5th October. In spite of the restrictions on the canal due to a shortage of water most events are able to go ahead. This includes Boat Trips…

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  • Tooley’s New Video

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    We have a new video to show you around the boatyard. View the video, or better still visit us in Banbury.

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