Tuptonia is a 12 berth Narrowboat owned by Girlguiding Birmingham and Girlguiding Northamptonshire.
Launched in October 2012, this beautiful boat has central heating, a fully equipped kitchen including a microwave oven, shower and much, much, more.
Tuptonia is ideal for all sections to use - bring your unit and learn how to navigate our local waterways, have fun on day trips or have a sleepover on board. Alternatively, you could bring the adults from your division for a trip, meeting or a social evening.
Tuptonia is a 12 berth narrowboat, 21 metres (70 feet) in length, jointly owned by Girlguiding Birmingham and Girlguiding Northamptonshire and moored at Hockley Heath in Warwickshire.
Tuptonia is perfect if you are looking for something new or different for your unit - maybe a weekend for your Brownie Pack or even a week with your Guide unit. Perhaps it could be a peaceful weekend outing for your District or Division team ...?
Many Brownies, Guides, Rangers and adult Leaders, have already enjoyed trips on Tuptonia. Book your Tuptonia weekend now!
We provide everything you need including experienced skippers and crew.
For general information about Tuptonia, email the team on tuptonia@gmail.com
If you would like to make a booking, email tuptonia.bookings@gmail.com
The training weekends for the skipper qualification and confident crew are:
20-22nd March
17-19th April
30th Oct-1st Nov
If you are interested in becoming a skipper and joining our friendly team, email tuptonia.trainings@gmail.com.
Download our booking fees for 2026 HERE
What's on board
We have a central heating system so the boat can be warm and cosy on colder days.
Our forward dining/sleeping area has 3 berths and a large table.
The main central sleeping area has 8 bunks and there are two wash rooms with flushing toilets, one containing a shower.
Tuptonia also has a fully equipped galley (kitchen) to cater for 12 people, with a full-size cooker and oven, sink unit complete with hot, cold and drinking water, fridge, microwave, 3-pin sockets and plenty of cupboard storage space.
There are a variety of Tuptonia souvenirs to purchase on board to suit all price ranges - mugs, teddies, coasters, tea towels, shopping bags.
Tuptonia hire charges for 2025
We welcome use by all Guiding groups.
Weekend:
£430 for 2 days
Saturday or Sunday (one day hire):
£230
Monday to Friday:
£580 for 5 days
Full week:
£945
Mid-week evening:
£90
Single weekday:
£140
Two days midweek:
£245
Three days midweek:
£365
Four days midweek:
£475
Please note that there is a non-refundable booking deposit of £50. If you require a skipper for your trip and your trip is for more than one day, we charge an additional £25, payable with the deposit.