Welcome to the Seth Ellis

Hi! I'm the narrowboat Seth Ellis. I live at Retford on the Chesterfield Canal and am owned by the Chesterfield Canal Trust. I'm operated by a team of volunteers and spend a lot of my time running private charters up and down the canal from Retford. This website is managed by the people that crew me and would look after you if you chartered me for a trip.

If you're interested in finding out more about Seth Ellis, local historian Christine Richardson has provided us with this interesting article.

If you are more interested in having a trip on board, either carry on and read the section below about available charters or look into our public trips.

Finally, my webmaster (David) has been busy updating the page about me, so if you'd like to see some pictures of me being built, head on over there now. 

 
 
Retford Charter Day
Monday May 5th was the annual Retford Charter day celebrations. The sun was shining, the crowds were out in force and it proved a very successful day for the crew of the Seth Ellis, running full trips all day from 10:30am until after 4pm. Trips were run from our usual departure point outside the Baytree Cafe to Leverton Road Bridge and back.
 

>> Trips aboard the Seth Ellis <<

For the 2008 season, the Seth Ellis will be cruising from the Bay Tree Cafe Bar, The Wharf, Carolgate, Retford.

This well appointed boat, complete with trained crew, can be chartered from 2 to 8 hours for £30/hour throughout the year for a maximum of 12 passengers.

 

60 minute (approx) public trips are available Easter Sunday 23rd Monday, Monday 24th March, Fathers Day 15th June for £4.50 adults, £4.00 children. Advanced booking is essential for these popular days.

 

On other Saturdays throughout the year, 30 minute public trips may be available from the Bay Tree Cafe Bar (depending on availability) from 12 noon; adults £2.50,children £2.00. Booking is not essential, but we advise you to contact us in advance to avoid disappointment as we could be out that day on a private charter.

 

A selection of suggested charters is available here.

For more information or to book, phone Pete or Vicki
on 01246 280660
( or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )

The Seth Ellis is operated and maintained by a volunteer crew and is owned by the Chesterfield Canal Trust which is a registered charity #1071376