Jigsaws

Narrowboat and canal themed jigsaws

I love jigsaw puzzles! Do you? Here's a wonderful list of canal and narrowboat themed puzzles - keeping this list updated is one of the random services I offer to my readers!

There are some really beautiful new jigsaw designs to show you, such as a wonderful new collection by Emma Joustra. Her jolly artwork depicts the area where she lives and works - around Stone and the Potteries.

Some of the art is hard to criticise from a boater's perspective, but I must admit that I've had a good laugh at a few of the designs. For example, there are a few tiny bridges that boats won't fit through, some missing boat parts and fenders, and some boats chugging along without any wash. Best of all is the man trying to open the bottom gate of a lock when it's full!

'Day on the Canal' by Ravensburger is particularly disturbing – there are definitely a few accidents waiting to happen in that scene. Have a look and see what dangers you can spot!

The vast majority of the puzzles I've featured are currently available to buy, but you will find a couple in the list which are out of stock. I've left them on the list, though, so you'll know that they exist and you can keep a look out for them in charity shops!

The puzzles are in alphabetical index order without prepositions.

Along the Towpath – Emma Joustra – 1000 Piece

Emma Joustra Along the Towpath Jigsaw Puzzle - 1000 Piece

Autumn Flight – Ravensburger – 1000 Piece

Autumn Flight – Ravensburger – 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

By the Canal – House of Puzzles – 1000 Piece

A 'spot the difference' puzzle.

By the Canal – House of Puzzles – 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Calm on the Canal – Wasgij – 1000 Piece

Calm on the Canal – Wasgij – 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Canal Boat Scene - King - 1000 piece

Canal Boats through the Ages - Dexc

Canal Boats through the Ages

Dexc, 1000 pieces.

Buy it now

Canalside Memories - Ravensburger - 1000 piece

Christmas Canal – Emma Joustra – 1000 Piece

Emma Joustra Christmas Canal Jigsaw Puzzle - 1000 Piece

Christmas Towpath – Emma Joustra – 1000 Piece

Emma Joustra Christmas Towpath Jigsaw Puzzle - 1000 Piece

Countryside Locks – Falcon de Luxe – 1000 Piece

Falcon de Luxe Countryside Locks Jigsaw Puzzle - 1000 Piece

Crown Wharf – Emma Joustra – 1000 Piece

Emma Joustra Crown Wharf Jigsaw Puzzle - 1000 Piece

Cruising The Canals - House of Puzzles - 4 x 500 Piece

Day on the Canal – Ravensburger – 1000 Piece

Ravensburger Leisure days No.10 Day on the Canal Jigsaw Puzzle - 1000 Piece

A Day on The River – Falcon de Luxe – 1000 Piece

A Day on The River – Falcon de Luxe – 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

End of an Era – Gibsons – 1000 Piece

Gibsons End of an Era Jigsaw Puzzle - 1000 Piece

Evening on the River – Ravensburger – 1000 Piece

Ravensburger Evening on the River - 1000 Piece

Exploring the Dales – Ravensburger – 1000 Piece

Exploring the Dales – Ravensburger – 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Gone Fishin' - Gibsons – 500 Piece

This 500 piece Gibsons puzzle, G3018, predates 2011.

Keeper's Cottage – House of Puzzles – 500 Piece

Keeper's Cottage – House of Puzzles – 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Life in the Slow Lane – Gibsons – 1000 Piece

Life in the Slow Lane – Gibsons – 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Lock Keeper's Cottage – All Puzzles – 1000 Piece

Also available as The Lock Keeper's Cottage from Gibsons G6065 1000 piece puzzle (2011 release).

Lock Keeper's Cottage – All Puzzles – 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Lunchtime Stopover - Gibsons - 1000 Piece

Gibsons jigsaw G839. The art by Terry Harrison shows a scene on the Grand Union Canal. The puzzle predates 2011.

Middleport Pottery at Christmas – Emma Joustra – 1000 Piece

Emma Joustra Middleport Pottery At Christmas Jigsaw Puzzle - 1000 Piece

Narrow Escape – House of Puzzles – 1000 Piece

House of Puzzles Narrow Escape Jigsaw Puzzle - 1000 Piece

One That Got Away – Ravensburger – 1000 Piece

Ravensburger One That Got Away Jigsaw Puzzle - 1000 Piece

Over & Under – House of Puzzles – 500 Piece

Over & Under – House of Puzzles – 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Parcel for Canal Cottage – Falcon de Luxe – 1000 Piece

Falcon de Luxe Parcel for Canal Cottage - 1000 Piece

Passing Barges - Falcon - 1000 piece

Rail and Canal – Kidicraft – 1000 Piece

Rail and Canal – Kidicraft – 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

River Retreat – Gibsons – 1000 Piece

Riverside Inn – Gibsons – 1000 Piece

Riverside Inn Gibsons Jigsaw Puzzle - 1000 Piece

This thousand piece puzzle, Gibsons G792, predates 2011. It shows a train alongside a working boat in a lock. The boat's livery says Honey Street, which is on the Kennet and Avon Canal.

Sunday on The Canal – Falcon de Luxe – 1000 piece

Sunday on The Canal – Falcon de Luxe – 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Swanning Along – Gibsons – 1000 Piece

Swanning Along – Gibsons – 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Tow Path - House Of Puzzles - 1000 Piece

Two of a Kind – Ravensburger – 500 Piece

Two of a Kind – Ravensburger – 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Waterside Delivery – Gibsons – 500 Piece

This 500 piece Gibsons puzzle, G3030, was new in 2011. It appears to have been discontinued.

Waterside Tavern – Ravensburger – 1000 Piece

Ravensburger Waterside Tavern - 1000 Piece

Wiltshire Waterways – Gibsons – 1000 Piece

Gibsons Wiltshire Waterways Jigsaw Puzzle - 1000 Piece

Winter Canal – Emma Joustra – 1000 Piece

Emma Joustra Winter Canal Jigsaw Puzzle - 1000 Piece

Winter Canal – Vermont Christmas Company – 1000 Piece

Vermont Christmas Company Winter Canal Jigsaw Puzzle - 1000 Piece

Winter Wayfarers - Gibsons – 636 Piece

This 636 piece panoramic puzzle, Gibsons G383, predates 2011. It shows a train alongside a working boat. Gibsons also released this as part of the Glory of Steam 4 x 500-Piece set.

Ye Olde Mill Tavern – Gibsons – 1000 Piece

Gibsons Ye Olde Mill Tavern Jigsaw Puzzle - 1000 Piece

There was previously a 500 XL Piece version.