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Jason's Canal Boat Trip

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Jason's Trip navigates the picturesque route along Regent's Canal from Little Venice, through Regent's Park, on to Camden Lock and back again. The boat is more than 100 years old and the trip, which includes a live historical commentary and lasts for 45min each way, has been a feature on the canal since 1951.

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Jason's Canal Boat Tour

Jason's Boat Tour has been in operation since 1951 and is the best way of exploring London's canals. The tour takes 45 minutes running between Little Venice and Camden Locks.

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“ Board at their slip and sit back and enjoy a ride to Camden Market . ” in 2 reviews

“ d. There are faster ways to return from the market and there is n o commenta ry on the return journe ” in 4 reviews

“ Jason's is one of a couple of canal long-boat rides that ply Regent's Canal . ” in 3 reviews

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One of the best things we've done in London. Beautiful, the guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the canals and London. The captain was very skillful... a fun 45 minutes.

Fun snd interesting trip through the canal. I really liked the commentary and we ended up in Camden. Perfect destination to go shopping and eat at Poppies fish and chips. Only four stars because it is a basic boat with plastic chairs but definitely worth it.

He is one of the best of the best canal tour guides in London. He's also half the price you'd pay anywhere else to get the canal tour back to Camden town. Jason is a family owned company. It was packed! We made reservations weeks prior to make sure we had a spot but he does take walk-ins but only if people don't show up. My favorite thing is how we got dropped off at Camden town. It's packed with good smells from all restaurants and food stands. It's so much fun. Lots of shopping and people around you. One of my favorite things I did when I visited London.

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Wanted to do something different yet relaxing for the husbands birthday. We have been wanting to experience a narrow boat ever since we watched 'Tim & Pru's - Great Canal Journeys' But before taking the plunge to manoeuvre a narrow boat ourselves, I thought it may help our confidence to experience it first with someone else in charge. Jason's runs every day, but on the weekends it's advisable to pre-book by emailing them. They respond rather quickly. The single journey from Maida Vale to Camden has commentary and is quite relaxed. There are faster ways to return from the market and there is no commentary on the return journey. It's also a great way to visit the zoo. (You have to buy a combined ticket from Jason's) We arrived at 12 for a 12:30 journey (as was recommended by email) and the boat was already quite full with people in queue to get in. Every few minutes the person on shore checked if there was anyone who had pre-booked and moved them to the front of the line. The commentary was very interesting and threw light on terms like tow paths and winding that came about due to the narrow boats. This isn't a substitute for your commute, but it's a great experience for locals and tourists. Very different from punting or sailing, so do give it a try. #LiveLifeLikeLDN

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So you want to go on a canal cruise in Venice but you're short of a few hundred bob or two? Well, you CAN go to Venice, and you don't even have to leave the city. Confused? Jason's runs sublime little boat has been running guided tours between Jason's Wharf in Little Venice and Cafe Crema in Camden for over 50 years now. Learn about the waterways from the 1800s to present day, put your feet up, and enjoy something a little different this Sunday afternoon. And the best part is it's only £8.50 round trip (1 and a half hours). I had a lovely time with my date last summer, and I also discovered that you can hire a party boat 'Dusk til Dawn' for the night - something I'm seriously considering.

I simply cannot say enough about this most excellent way to spend an afternoon. Board at their slip and sit back and enjoy a ride to Camden Market. This excursion offers great value so I expect it will continue to increase in popularity. One of the best boating cruises I've ever taken and I take them wherever I go. I'm a huge fan of Jason's Trip!!!! I encourage them to speak less about real estate prices in St. John's Wood and to continue to build their narration around the water and it's storied history. Much is revealed during your trip -- I learned so much. Loved it, loved it, loved it.

Great trip, great people, great fun. People were nice, had a London Pass so it was free, learned a lot about the canal people.

Located between Little Venice and Camden Town Jason's Trip offers a way to see London that most natives don't even know about. I rode a round trip journey (8£ one way, 9£ return trip) from Camden Town to Little Venice and back and enjoyed it immensely. The commentary was interesting and the views were great. Of note: there is no commentary from Camden Town to Little Venice (only on the opposite route) so if you're just looking for a quiet romantic-ish canal cruise that's the direction to take it. It's also fairly difficult to find the starting point of the cruse in Camden Town, make sure you work your way back to the river walk behind the Camden Market food vendors around the time of your trip. Easiest way to find the load in area is to see the boat.

Camden Market is a MUST for shoppers. Getting there by Jason's was so relaxing & easy. One caveat...they ONLY take cash. Also, when you exit the Tube look across the street & a sign is posted with arrow to Little Venice. However, you must stay left along the wall & take the 1st left turn. There is NO SIGN saying Little Venice @ that path. A lovely warm day on the canal. When we went by the zoo the African Wild Dogs (NOT hyenas!) were sunning themselves & pups frolicking....sweet. We were told about the guy who fashioned a bamboo bike on pontoons to pick up floating garbage...& then I saw a short clip on TV about him bike/paddling the Thames & removing trash. Really enjoyed hearing how the boats navigated the canals, going under the bridges & being pulled by human & horse power along the towpaths. Which are now used by walkers, runners, dog walkers & people just sitting & relaxing along the path. Nice quiet place in the heart of London. When you get off & desperately need the loo....just keeping going straight & just before you get to the main section there is a staircase on the right...NO SIGN! Free, clean loo.....whew.

There are over 4000 miles of canals in the UK. I think that those within cities provide a really unique and old perspective you don't otherwise get in those urban areas. Jason's is one of a couple of canal long-boat rides that ply Regent's Canal. You join it at Little Venice and can go just one way to Camden (for £7.50) or return (for £8.50). You get a commentary, but only in the Little Venice-to-Camden direction. Check their web page for exact places to catch them and times. The boat holds a few dozen people but can be pretty busy. You can only book by phone, or by email request, throughout the week. If you're going to try to stop by without a reservation make sure you get there plenty early. It's a bit pricey, and you could walk the exact same route - barring the Maida Hill tunnel - for free. But there's something nice about seeing things from the water. Try it once.

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After departing from Jason’s Wharf, we cruise past Browning’s Island, named after the poet Robert Browning. Into the Maida Hill Tunnel, past Regents Park and London Zoo. On arrival at Camden Market there is some free time to visit the famous open-air market stalls with interesting clothes, crafts and delicious street food, before joining our boat for the return journey. There is a comfort stop on the outward journey.

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Take a Canal Boat Trip from Little Venice

Spoilt for choice, Little Venice offers a range of boat trips along the Regent’s Canal from Paddington to Camden Lock.

All trips are aboard traditional narrowboats and treat passengers to the sights of Regent’s Park and London Zoo. They pass through the famous 248-metre-long Maida Hill tunnel, completed in 1816. Boats depart from the Pool of Little Venice, a five-minute walk from Paddington Station. In the centre lies Browning’s Island, home to swans, ducks, geese, coots and a visiting heron.

Jason’s Trip is the oldest trip boat at Little Venice, using a boat dating back to 1906, operating since 1951. Live commentary from an expert guide on the Little Venice leg will take you back in time with a journey through the canal’s history from the 1800s to the present day.

The London Waterbus Company follows the same route, with a 45-minute trip in each direction between Little Venice and Camden Lock. Each boat has large slide-to-open windows, so everyone has a view for those perfect Instagram posts, and plenty of ventilation.

If you like the idea of having a boat to yourself for family and friends, then Lady A is for you. Built especially in 2004 in traditional narrowboat style, Lady A offers private cruises, having a maximum capacity of ten, perfect for a cosy group trip. Seating is mostly in the foredeck area in the open air, with a solid roof above and waterproof side curtains in case of rain.

Prefer to be your own captain?

Then GoBoat is for you. These electric boats seat eight and can be hired for one hour upwards. Hire starts at Paddington Basin, and you can reach Camden Lock in under an hour. Heated seats and blankets cover whatever the weather throws at you. Dogs welcome, in fact, encouraged!

Visit the Canal and River Trust for more information about the Little Venice area.

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On Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays from Easter to the end of October, the museum offers a programme of boat trips starting from the museum and including a museum visit. A guide travels with you to give a commentary. except for short trips, tea and coffee are served on board and a guide offers a commentary. See our Boat Trips page for details and to book your place in advance. The trips include long day trips to Paddington or Victoria Park in East London, and a weekly cream tea cruise from the museum lasting around 90 minutes on board the sightseeing boat Long Tom . .On some Wednesdays we offer short trips to St. Pancras and back in about 25 minutes without a guide or refreshments.

Make your way to Little Venice (near Paddington and Warwick Road Underground stations) and take a one-way cruise to Camden. (allow an hour) Walk along the towpath to King's Cross. (allow 40 minutes) If you have a smartphone you can do the Webwalk using the phone as your walk guide. (allow an hour if taking the Webwalk. Alternatively we offer a free MP3 audio tour of the canal towpath.See our podcasts page for details. This section of canal is mainly industrial with plenty of reminders of its history. You may also see the wildlife that thrives on the canal. If you are lucky, you may see a heron fishing! Finish your day on the canals with a visit to London Canal Museum. (allow 1-2 hours). You'll find our why the canal was built and it's fascinating history over more than 180 years. Of course, depending on timings, you can stop for refreshments or a meal at Camden or at King's Cross before or after your museum visit. There are plenty of cafes, pubs, and fast food outlets at both these places. In bad weather use bus 214 instead of the towpath walk. Alternatively, start your day out at the museum. A morning visit can be followed by lunch in a local pub or cafe. Then walk to Camden along the Regent's Canal towpath. At Camden, explore the famous market (weekends) before embarking on a cruise to Little Venice. You can return to Camden by boat as well, if you wish. For information on getting to the museum click the link. Don't forget to check what additional events are on offer at London Canal Museum.

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You can charter one of London's community boats for a group of up to 12 people. A skipper is provided by the operator of the boat. So long as it is practical, your itinerary is for you to decide. Community boats are available for private events and usually offer low-cost hire for community groups and educational purposes. Consider booking Long Tom or Tarporley or one of the other London community boats for your small group trip. For a list of boats see our Community Boats page.

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The Regent’s canal opened in 1820, linking the Grand Union Canal and the River Thames at Limehouse, providing a once vital industrial transport route.

Today the canal has become a leisure corridor navigated by leisure boats and lined with live-aboard houseboats.

Our route travels between Little Venice in Maida Vale and vibrant Camden Town where you’ll find the world-famous Camden Market sites.

We pass through the grounds of London Zoo and through the echoey depths of the Madia Hill tunnel

Each boat has large slide-to-open windows, so everyone gets a view.

As we pass through the grounds of London Zoo, look out for the African hunting dogs known as painted wolves, which can often be seen as we pass their canal-side enclosure, as well as their warthog neighbours. On the opposite side, you can see the imposing structure of the repurposed Snowdon Aviary which is now part of Monkey Valley, home to playful Colobus monkeys, as a walk through zoo exhibit.

You can see expansive landscaped gardens of stately mansion houses and classic modern villas contrasted with industrial buildings, a power station and historical architecture including ornamental iron bridges such Macclesfield ‘blow up’ bridge.

From modern-day urban graffiti, unique architecture and industrial heritage to landscaped gardens and wildlife, the route gives an insight into the unique mix that forms this part of London.

Our classic one-way trips operate in either direction, and take around 45 minutes.

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1,000+ UNIQUE SHOPS, STALLS, BARS & CAFES. UNFOLLOW CONVENTION AT CAMDEN MARKET.

CAMDEN MARKET IS HOME TO A VAST ARRAY OF SHOPS, TRADERS & INTERNATIONAL CUISINES, CREATIVITY & VIBRANCY TO EXPLORE & ENJOY ACROSS SEVERAL SITES INCLUDING THE STABLES, LOCK MARKET & WEST YARD SET WITHIN COBBLED & FLAGSTONED LANES OF FORMER WAREHOUSES & CONVERTED STABLES THAT IN DAYS-GONE-BY HOUSED BOTH GOODS & THE HORSES THAT PULLED THE LOADED CARGO BOATS ALONG USING ROPES, FROM THE CANAL TOWING PATH ALONGSIDE THE CANAL

YOU MAY BE LUCKY ENOUGH TO CATCH SIGHT OF THE FAMOUS TRADITIONAL TOWN CRIER DRESSED IN HIS RED UNIFORM, WHO REGULARLY SOUNDS HIS BELL AND CAN BE HEARD CALLING OUT AROUND THE MARKET LANES

SEE THE ECLETIC SHOPS OF CAMDEN HIGH STREET & CHALK FARM ROAD WITH THEIR LARGER THAN LIFE GIANT 3D SIGNS QUIRKY STREET PERFORMERS & ALTERNATIVE CULTURES

VISIT CAMDEN MARKET BUCK STREET ECO FOCUSED & SET WITHIN UPCYCLED SHIPPING CONTAINERS

DISCOVER CAMDEN MARKET HAWLEY WHARF RETAIL & LEISURE ALONGSIDE THE CANAL

SEE THE JASON BRUGES STUDIO HELICOIDAL MIRROR LIGHT INSTALLATION SET BETWEEN THE TWO WATERSIDE HALLS BUILDINGS

OUR TRIPS DEPART & RETURN TO OUR WHARF LOCATED IN THE CENTRE OF CAMDEN MARKET WEST YARD STREET FOOD TRADERS

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THIS WEST LONDON WATERSIDE AREA WAS SAID TO BE NAMED BY THE RENOWNED POET ROBERT BROWNING WHERAS OTHERS CREDIT IT TO LORD BRYON

OUR BOATS DEPART FROM BROWNING’S POOL THE LARGE TRANQUIL WATER EXPANSE SURROUNDED BY ELEGANT 19TH CENTURY MANSION HOUSES

ON BROWNING’S ISLAND LOOKOUT FOR THE SWANS, MALLARD DUCKS, GEESE, COOTS & MOORHENS AMONGST THE FEATHERED RESIDENT BIRDS, AS WELL AS THE OCCASIONAL VISITING CORMORANT OR HERON

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FROM ‘TOERAGS’ TO ‘LEGGING IT’ THE CANAL INTRODUCED UNIQUE TERMINOLOGY THAT HAS BECOME SET INTO THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. FIND OUT THE BACKSTORIES

TRAVEL PAST THE HOMES OF WELL-KNOWN MUSICIANS, ACTORS & CELEBRITIES ALONG CANALS LINED BY LIVE-ABOARD HOUSEBOATS

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WALK AROUND TO PADDINGTON BASIN FOR A MODERN CONTRAST: SHELDON SQUARE & PADDINGTON CENTRAL HAVE WATERSIDE CAFES, BARS & RESTAURANTS, INCLUDING SEVERAL ONBOARD MOORED BOATS: THE GRAND DUCHESS; THE CHEESE BARGE ; DARCIE & MAY GREEN . AS WELL AS A COLLECTION OF LARGE PUBLIC ARTWORKS

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The Venice Biennale, the art world’s most prestigious exhibition, opened last week to some fanfare, some criticism and a number of protests . Viewers generally look to the Biennale as a reflection of its time, and this one arrived at a fraught moment in history defined by political unrest and distrust for traditional systems of power. (And not for nothing, Indigenous and African artists, historically underrepresented in Venice, are notably more visible than in previous iterations of the show.) Here, a look at some of the standouts from the 2024 edition.

The Holy See Pavilion

The Vatican’s Holy See Pavilion organized an exhibition based on the theme of human rights, titled “Con i Miei Occhi (With My Eyes),” at the Giudecca Women’s Detention Home, an active prison for female inmates. The show includes works by the feminist art collective Claire Fontaine, the Brazilian textile artist Sonia Gomes, the American artist Corita Kent and the Italian conceptual artist Maurizio Cattelan (whose new fresco “Father,” depicting a pair of wounded feet, graces the building’s facade), all of which contemplate, in some way, the desire for freedom. Several inmates are giving guided tours and, on April 28, Pope Francis will stop by, making him the first Pontiff in history to visit the Biennale.

The Nigeria Pavilion

For the country’s second-ever pavilion in Venice, eight Nigerian artists installed site-specific works at the Palazzo Canal in a show organized by the London-based curator Aindrea Emelife. Their projects — including Yinka Shonibare’s replicas of the Benin Bronzes that were plundered by the British in the late 19th century, and a sculpture by Ndiki Dike commemorating protests against police in 2020 — look at the violence of colonial history, as well as charting a path out of it.

The Japan Pavilion

Sook-Kyung Lee, the director of the Whitworth gallery at Manchester University, organized this installation, titled “Compose,” by the Tokyo-based installation artist Yuko Mohri, known for working with ready-made materials and incorporating sound into her sculptures. Largely using objects sourced from grocery stores and flea markets around Venice, Mohri addresses issues of environmental collapse and sustainability. In one part of the show, called “Decomposition,” a series of hanging lights are connected to electrodes inserted into rotting pieces of fruit, whose moisture creates electric signals that power the bulbs. The fruit will eventually be composted.

The South Korea Pavilion

The artist Koo Jeong A is representing South Korea at the Biennale with an original commission called “Odorama Cities.” The artist, who is known for exploring smell, worked with a Seoul-based perfumer in an attempt to capture the scents of the Korean Peninsula. The installation includes a bronze sculpture that emits a variety of fragrances based on more than 600 responses, which the artist gathered from people who live in or have visited Korea, to the question, “What is your scent memory of Korea?”

The Israel Pavilion

The new-media artist and filmmaker Ruth Patir, working with the curators Tamar Margalit and Mira Lapidot, closed her already installed exhibition “M/otherland” at the Israel Pavilion on the day it was set to open in protest of the war in Gaza. Visitors to the show, which considers the idea of fertility, are greeted with a sign posted at the entrance that reads: “The artist and curators of the Israeli pavilion will open the exhibition when a cease-fire and hostage release agreement is reached.”

The Fondazione Prada

At the Fondazione Prada’s venue, the 18th-century palazzo Ca’ Corner della Regina, the Swiss artist Christoph Büchel, perhaps best known for building a functional mosque at the 2015 Venice Biennale, has installed an immersive show called “Monte di Pietà” that explores the themes of debt and finance. (The show is named after a centuries-old money lender that used to operate in the same building.) In addition to a room showing CCTV footage seemingly from active war zones in Gaza and Kyiv, a collection of lab-grown diamonds and a stripper pole, the sprawling exhibition includes a fictitious bankrupt pawnshop.

The U.S. Pavilion

In his show “The Space in Which to Place Me,” the New York-based painter and sculptor Jeffrey Gibson, representing the United States, draws on themes of identity and Indigenous histories that he’s explored for much of his three-decade-long career. Included in the pavilion are sculptures, works on paper, videos and multimedia paintings that celebrate the artist’s Mississippi Choctaw and Cherokee heritage. There’s also a dance program featuring members of the Colorado Inter-Tribal Dancers and Oklahoma Fancy Dancers. Gibson is the first Native American to represent the United States with a solo show at the Biennale.

The Australia Pavilion

For his exhibition “Kith and Kin,” the Aboriginal artist Archie Moore has covered the walls of the Australia Pavilion with a meticulous chalk drawing of a First Nation family tree that calls upon some 65,000 years of the artist’s family history. In the center of the room, floating in a moat of water, are stacks of government documents that detail the deaths of Indigenous Australians in police custody. The work won the Golden Lion, the prize for the best national participation at the Biennale.

The Canada Pavilion

The Paris-based, Canadian-born artist Kapwani Kiwanga, who makes intricate installations concerned with the African diaspora and questioning the traditional canon, used small glass spheres called conterie , or Venetian seed beads, as the primary material for her installation “Trinket” at the Canada Pavilion. She strung together thousands of them, in a variety of colors, to create a dramatic, cumulative effect, turning the seemingly insignificant objects into something vast and dramatic.

The artist Ryan Gander’s installation at Palazzo Grassi.

Humans are, in fact, time travelers — the very ability you have been coveting in literature and science for centuries. You just do it cognitively, not physically. However, the ability to imagine a past and a future and various scenarios for yourselves also comes with consequences. The penalty is being able to imagine your own demise. You are all going to die, and none of you really know when.

The Palazzo Grassi

At the 18th-century Palazzo Grassi, also the site of a retrospective by the painter Julie Mehretu, the multimedia artist Ryan Gander has installed an animatronic work subtle enough to miss if you aren’t paying close attention. Positioned just above the floor, it comprises a moving life-size model of a mouse, which seems to poke through the wall of the Venetian Classical-style building and philosophize about the inevitability of death and the struggle to find meaning in life.

Inside the Venice Biennale

The 2024 venice biennale features work by more than 330 participating artists from some 90 countries scattered throughout the city..

Photos:  Our photographer is on the ground covering the spectacle that makes the Biennale  one of the premier events in the art world’s global calendar.

Critiquing and Representing the U.S.:  Jeffrey Gibson’s history-making turn at the Biennale  brings the gay and Native American artist center stage with works of struggle and freedom.

Protests Go On:  Israel’s exhibition was already closed after its artist refused to display her work  until there was a cease-fire and hostage deal in Gaza. But that didn’t calm the discontent .

Can Adriano Pedrosa Save the Biennale?:  Balancing diplomacy and geopolitics is hardly new for the first Biennale curator from Latin America. He isn’t scared to make a strong statement  on contemporary art.

A Match Made in Venice:  An American institution is sponsoring an exhibition by a Chinese artist in collaboration with a Japanese architect at a centuries-old Venetian building. Here’s how Tadao Ando and Zeng Fanzhi came together .

Criticism Meets Optimism:  The group show “Nigeria Imaginary” will be one of the most ambitious African presentations  ever at the Biennale.

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little venice

Opposite 42 Blomfield Road by Westbourne Terrace Road Bridge.

camden lock

On the towpath outside Café Chula.75 West Yard