Canal Boat trips from Stourbridge

January 2011 - Canal trips on the Blackcountryman canal boat are now operated by Tom Downing and his father Andy, the previous operator Mick Bourne has decided to retire. We would like to wish Tom and Andy every success, and a happy retirement for Mick, who has supported stourbridge.com for the last 10 years.

A trip on The Blackcountry Man narrow boat is a great way learn about the history of the Stourbridge area and to see some of the glorious countryside nearby. Available for both private charter and public trips. Phone: 01384 375912 M: 07889 908090
email: tomdowning123@hotmail.co.uk See below for address or click here for map. PUBLIC TRIPS: April to October - Every Sunday: 3 hour cruise leaving at 2.30pm

2011 canal boat
cruise schedule, including music nights - 60's; Jazz; Country & Western. Also, comedy nights with JUST AYNUK

The boat is available for many functions.

Walk the canal!

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ABOARD THE BLACKCOUNTRY MAN

The Blackcountry Man was originally built in 1948 at Harris's Dock, Netherton, for Stewarts & Lloyds of Halesowen. We believe she is the last full length (70ft) boat to have been built of riveted plates. Originally unpowered, she would have been towed by tug, horse, or plain human muscle power. After initial involvement in general trade on the Birmingham Canal Navigations, she eventually became a British Waterways maintenance craft until, in 1986 she was converted for use as a passenger carrying vessel for the Stoke-on-Trent National Garden Festival. Fellows, Morton & Clayton Ltd (a fully owned company of the Stourbridge Navigation Trust) purchased the boat in 1991 in order to fully utilise the excellent facilities that had been created, after the extensive restoration schemes at Stourbridge. For added enjoyment and comfort we offer our passengers the following on-board services: Cushioned seating; Tables; Fixed head roof; See-through side screens; Toilets; Commentary & taped music by request; Inerior lighting; Wheelchair access; Well appointed refreshments and bar facilities; Meals - hot or cold, if pre-ordered; Friendly & efficient crews.
These boat trips are run by Fellows, Morton & Clayton Ltd, Canal Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 4LU