{"id":1396,"date":"2020-05-05T09:42:54","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T08:42:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.green-tourism.com\/2024\/03\/13\/our-green-story-griffin-narrow-boat-holidays\/"},"modified":"2024-07-11T00:00:44","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T23:00:44","slug":"our-green-story-griffin-narrow-boat-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.green-tourism.com\/2020\/05\/05\/our-green-story-griffin-narrow-boat-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Green Story: Griffin Narrow Boat Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mb-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-29861 alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.green-tourism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Pasted.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><strong>If you\u2019re one of the millions planning to swap hurried airport days and flights for something closer to home in 2021, why not have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/griffinnarrowboatholidays.weebly.com\/\">Griffin Narrow Boat Holidays<\/a>. There you can make your getaway at a leisurely 4 miles per hour on the Silver Ann 2, and glide along the Trent and Mersey Canal in style, aboard a warmly welcoming pet-and-eco-friendly narrowboat.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Family-owned and full of cosy comfort, Silver Ann 2 is moored at Mercia Marina, a tranquil South Derbyshire haven with a sensory garden, nature trails and windswept wildlife walks.\u00a0The marina stretches out among 74 acres of beautiful countryside at the heart of canal country.\u00a0 A perfect spot to begin your meandering journey on the Trent and Mersey. Better still, you can relax in the knowledge that your carbon footprint will be reassuringly light, with Griffin Narrowboat Holidays fully committed to environmental care.\u00a0Silver Ann 2 uses LED lighting and solar panels, with all linen and towels either made from sustainable cotton or bamboo \u2013 hypoallergenic and irresistibly soft!\u00a0The owners check all their suppliers\u2019 sustainability credentials before using them &#8211; local artisan producers provide natural solid soap and liquid shampoo in a re-fillable container.<\/p>\n<p>Griffin Narrowboat Holidays are very conscious of the impact their business has on the environment and provide information for guests on how to protect the wildlife they see, save canal water and preserve the waterways habitats. Complimentary duck and swan food is provided, so you can feed your feathered neighbours a nutritious meal as you travel.\u00a0And of course, guests can treat themselves too, with tasty breakfasts and \u2018Taste of the Shires\u2019 hampers available, bursting with locally sourced delights!<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll find plenty of ideas on board Silver Ann 2 to complement the gentle pace of your holiday.\u00a0There\u2019s an artist\u2019s easel for creative types, fold-up bicycles for intrepid explorers, and fishing rods for those who like to take it a little more-easy.\u00a0 And of course, there\u2019s always the option to curl up with that book you haven\u2019t got around to reading yet.<\/p>\n<p>Take in the scenery at your leisure, making peaceful stops wherever the mood takes you.\u00a0The nature reserve at Fradley Junction, the ancient villages of Alrewas and Repton, the National Memorial Arboretum, the traditional canal village of Shardlow and Branston Water Park are all within a day\u2019s easy cruise \u2013 not to mention any number of splendid canalside pubs and restaurants! Details of local walks, geocaching routes, and cycle routes are also on board.\u00a0There are also endless opportunities to take your four-legged friend for exhilarating walks \u2013 with many of the pubs dog-friendly too.\u00a0Griffin Narrowboat Holidays even provide a dog basket and a doggy life jacket!<\/p>\n<p>With a holiday aboard the Silver Ann 2, messing about on the waterways has never seemed so appealing.\u00a0 So, pack up your loved one and your best furry friend, and head for the soothing waterways.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-29862 alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.green-tourism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Pasted-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"201\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-29863 alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.green-tourism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Pasted-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"301\" height=\"201\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-29864 alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.green-tourism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Pasted-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"151\" height=\"201\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&rsquo;re one of the millions planning to swap hurried airport days and flights for something closer to home in 2021, why not have a look at Griffin Narrow Boat Holidays. 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