At Lakeland Leisure Boat Sales, we specialise in turning dreams into reality. Partnering with leading UK boat builders like Kingsground Narrowboats, Elton Moss Boat builders, Bickerstaffe Boat Builders, we offer custom-designed canal boats that reflect your lifestyle, needs, and personal style.
From your first enquiry to the final handover, our experienced team is here to guide you through the entire journey. Whether you're a seasoned boater or taking your first steps into life on the water, we’ll help you design a boat that feels like home—beautiful, practical, and uniquely yours.
Lakeland Leisure's victory at Crick Boat Show
We’re proud to present Highgrove, Kingsground’s 2024 bespoke narrowboat, created exclusively for Lakeland Leisure Boat Sales—and crowned Favourite Boat in Show at the 2024 Crick Boat Show, the UK’s largest celebration of inland waterways.
This award-winning vessel represents the very best in luxury, craftsmanship, and sustainable design. Highgrove is more than just a boat—it’s a bold statement of what’s possible when expertise and innovation come together.
Our collaboration with Kingsground Narrowboats has set a new benchmark for excellence, and we couldn’t be prouder of what we've achieved together.
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We get it—designing a narrowboat from scratch can feel like a big task. With so many options and ideas, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. You want a space that feels like home, suits your lifestyle, and looks stunning—without stretching your budget.
That’s where our expert team comes in.
We’re here to make the journey smooth and enjoyable, offering thoughtful advice on everything from layouts to luxury finishes. Whether you’re dreaming of a bold, contemporary design or something classic and timeless, we’ll help you select the perfect colours, materials, and features to match your style.
It all starts with a few simple questions to get a feel for what you love. From there, we’ll guide you through the process—handling the details so you can focus on the excitement of bringing your dream boat to life.
With Lakeland Leisure Boat Sales, you don’t just get a boat—you get a beautifully bespoke experience.
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Craft a Boat You’ll Love from Bow to Stern
With over 25 years of industry expertise, we’re here to guide you through every step of your boat-building journey. Whether you're a seasoned cruiser or buying your first boat, our experienced team offers support and insight from concept to completion—giving you complete confidence throughout the process.
While a new boat may seem like a bigger investment upfront, it pays off in the long term. With modern engineering, enhanced fuel efficiency, and the latest features tailored to your lifestyle, a new build offers both performance and peace of mind. Plus, you’ll benefit from a manufacturer’s warranty—ensuring extra reassurance as you set off on your next adventure.
Start your bespoke boat journey today—and make every detail your own.
Let’s Build Your Perfect Boat
With You Every Step of the Journey
We understand that commissioning a new narrowboat is more than just a financial decision—it's a personal investment in your lifestyle and future. That’s why our expert team works closely with you to ensure your boat is crafted to your exact vision, combining quality workmanship with thoughtful design.
From the first conversation to the final handover, our dedicated brokerage team is by your side—offering guidance, support, and a direct point of contact whenever you need us. We're here to make your boat-building journey smooth, enjoyable, and truly rewarding.
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Crafted to Fit Your Life on the Water
Choosing a custom-designed narrowboat means creating a vessel that reflects your personal style, needs, and way of life. Whether you're planning to cruise, live aboard, or enjoy weekend escapes, a bespoke boat offers the flexibility to include exactly what matters to you. Working with skilled builders ensures exceptional quality, attention to detail, and a boat that’s as functional as it is beautiful—built to stand the test of time.
Whether you opt for a fully fitted narrowboat or one that's ready for your own finishing touches, you'll enjoy the benefits of a boat tailored to your lifestyle. From layout to interior features, you decide what works best for you.
Our boats are constructed with care, expertise, and premium materials—offering lasting durability, smooth handling, and a stylish finish. When it comes to your boat, never settle for less than exceptional.
Design Your NarrowboatAward-Winning Craftsmanship, Family-Run Values
With nearly 30 years of experience and over 120 bespoke boats built, Kingsground Narrowboats has earned a reputation for exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Like Lakeland Leisure Estates, Kingsground is a proudly family-owned business—deeply committed to innovation, personal service, and delivering vessels that truly reflect each customer’s vision.
Specialising in hand-crafted, high-quality narrowboats, their expert team of craftsmen combines traditional techniques with modern design and engineering. Every detail is carefully considered, using only the finest materials and the latest technologies to create boats that are not only visually striking but also reliable, efficient, and a joy to cruise.
When you choose Kingsground, you're choosing a boat that's built to the highest standard—with heart, heritage, and precision.
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Bickerstaffe Boat Builders, specialise in crafting top-quality boats with a design that they believe is of impeccable quality, built to the highest standards and equipped with all the necessary features.
The boats that customers purchase are the ones they see in the company's workshop and are ready to be launched, meaning that your boat is able to be on the water in a shorter period of time. The company offers a standard 57ft cruiser stern boat that begins with a shell that is custom-built to meet your precise standards
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From Initial Sketches to the Final Launch
Our current builds offer a glimpse into the exciting journey from concept to completion. Depending on the stage of construction when you enquire, a new narrowboat can typically be ready within 3 to 12 months.
Whether you're looking to personalise the final touches or start from scratch, our experienced sales team is here to guide you through the design process and help bring your ideal boat to life.
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