Hobby was launched onto the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal in 2019. Although Hobby is the 23rd narrowboat we have designed and built, the launch day was still hugely anticipated. It's a proud moment for the entire team when our hard work comes to fruition and, what started as a drawing on a piece of paper, goes safely down the slipway into the water.

beacon park boat hobby at llangatock wharf with the beacon park boats team

Those of you who've known our business for a while will realise that we've had a narrowboat called Hobby for several years. This brand new narrowboat replaces her namesake; the former Hobby is now in private ownership on the canal and has a new name.

The new Hobby offers generous space for two but will happily accommodate four people. There's a bedroom which can hold a 4ft double bed or two 2ft single beds, and the sofa converts to a double bed.

bedroom of beacon park boat hobby

Keen cooks will love the well-equipped kitchen. 

kitchen of beacon park boat hobby

There's a spacious shower room and an additional loo.

bathroom of beacon park boat hobby

The canopied front deck is the place to sit and watch the world go by. Feel the breeze or turn it into a conservatory by drawing the foldaway side curtains.

canopied front deck of beacon park boat hobby

On chillier evenings, snuggle up in front of the wood-burning stove in the lounge.

lounge of beacon park boat hobby with wood-burning stove

For those interested in even more detail, Hobby is 52'5" (16.0m) long, 6'10" (2.1m) wide and has a maximum headroom of 6'5" (1.96m).

rear deck of beacon park boat hobby

We are absolutely delighted with Hobby, and she's proving very popular with customers. Take a look at holiday availability on Hobby.

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