The one about Kingsground Narrowboats with Tiff Gale-Haynes
Episode notes
In this inspiring episode of the Haven Knox-Johnston Podcast, Waffling by the Waterside, host Paul Knox-Johnston sits down with Tiffany Gale Haynes, co-owner of Kingsground Narrowboats and Enslow Marina, to talk about the hard work, passion and heritage behind one of the UK’s most respected narrowboat builders.
Tiff shares the journey of Kingsground, from its humble beginnings to becoming an award-winning, family-run boatbuilding business rooted deeply in the inland waterways community. She opens up about:
- Moving from the caravan industry into narrowboat building and rebuilding the business from scratch following their move to their current location.
- The emotional and practical challenges of moving sites and starting again.
- The craftsmanship and creativity that define Kingsground’s bespoke builds.
- What makes the Kingsground “family”, staff, customers, and liveaboard community, so special.
With tales of resilience, community spirit, and the real passion behind life on the UK’s waterways, this podcast has it all - laughs, choked back tears, and a certain exploding hydraulic bed experiment! Whether you’re a boater, a business owner, or simply love stories of determination and creativity, this is an episode not to miss.
About Kingsground Narrowboats - Kingsground is a family-run business based in Oxfordshire, building bespoke narrowboats and widebeams with a personal touch that reflects their liveaboard experience and dedication to craftsmanship. Learn more: www.kingsground.co.uk
Follow Kingsground on Instagram: @kingsgroundnarrowboats