<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Duchess Cruises Limited]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Duchess Cruises]]></description><link>https://www.theduchesscruises.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:13:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.theduchesscruises.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Afternoon Tea Cruise in Staffordshire Aboard The Duchess]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're looking for an afternoon tea in Staffordshire with a difference, step aboard The Duchess and experience this much-loved tradition at narrowboat pace. Departing from Kings Bromley, our Afternoon Tea Cruises combine homemade food, beautiful countryside and a leisurely journey along the Trent &#38; Mersey Canal. Settle in, enjoy the view and let us take care of the rest. Discover the Trent &#38; Mersey Canal - Afternoon Tea Cruise in Staffordshire Our Afternoon Tea Cruise in Staffordshire is a...]]></description><link>https://www.theduchesscruises.co.uk/post/afternoon-tea-cruise-in-staffordshire-aboard-the-duchess</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a95cc2736df210911b9fa5d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:15:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4e9e21_ff0f77aa96b446cea17905bdd4ff6d67~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Duchess Cruises</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our First Baby Shower Aboard The Duchess: A Unique Venue in Staffordshire ]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are some cruises that feel particularly special, and welcoming our very first baby shower aboard The Duchess was definitely one of them. A group of family and friends joined us at Kings Bromley Marina to celebrate their mum-to-be with an afternoon of good food, beautiful canal views and, most importantly, time together before the new arrival. A Baby Shower Venue in Staffordshire With a Difference Looking for a baby shower venue in Staffordshire can often mean choosing between a...]]></description><link>https://www.theduchesscruises.co.uk/post/baby-shower-venue-in-staffordshire</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a862553c6c8f2fd385f248d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:44:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4e9e21_b9ea5666b41a4dd2b4f086dcc4b08f04~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Duchess Cruises</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Duchess Finally Launches: Canal Dining Cruises in Kings Bromley, Staffordshire.]]></title><description><![CDATA[After months of planning, preparation and bringing The Duchess to life, July marked a very special milestone for us – our very first cruises from Kings Bromley Marina. Our soft launch was a chance to finally welcome guests aboard and see The Duchess doing exactly what she was created for: bringing people together to enjoy good food, drinks and a leisurely cruise along the canal. A Day to Celebrate Seeing our first guests gathered outside The Duchess made everything suddenly feel very real....]]></description><link>https://www.theduchesscruises.co.uk/post/canal-cruises-staffordshir-duchess-launch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a84a6f06f644c8dfb48f77a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:51:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4e9e21_3f905b51984f4ff68377a0e702149051~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Duchess Cruises</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>