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**Our 20cl wooden lids are currently on order and awaiting delivery. In the meantime, we'd love to help you find the perfect candle - contact us for an exclusive discount code.**
This is the Narrow Escapes effect!
Welcome to Ardea, your premier floating narrowboat candle shop specialising in handcrafted coconut candles, luxury wax melts, and reed diffusers across the UK waterways.
We operate a unique floating candle business, cruising the scenic canals of the Midlands, Shropshire, Cheshire, and Wales. Our artisanal candles and home fragrance products are meticulously crafted on board and sold directly at floating markets and canal-side festivals throughout the year.
Every handmade candle, wax melt, and reed diffuser in our collection is inspired by life on the water. We specialise in eco-friendly coconut wax candles and bespoke scents perfect for canal-themed gifts or creating a signature home fragrance experience.
As an independent floating business, we're committed to bringing quality, sustainable home fragrance products directly to canal communities. Discover our full range of artisanal candles and wax melts at our next towpath stop.
The 2026 Season has begun.
Connor Chinn
Signature Scents
Our Signature Collection offers the ultimate year-round sensory journey, featuring four expertly crafted scents designed to mirror the changing British seasons.
Scented Candles
Experience the luxury of our hand-poured artisan candles, meticulously crafted to elevate your home.
Each candle is made from sustainable coconut wax, a premium choice known for its clean burn and superior scent throw.
Housed in stylish glass jars, our candles deliver a long-lasting, enchanting aroma that fills any room with fragrance.
Discover the perfect eco-friendly gift or personal indulgence from our exclusive collection today
Wax Melt Snap Bars
Elevate your home fragrance with our highly scented wax melt snap bars, handcrafted using eco-conscious coconut wax.
Infused with premium fragrance oils, our snap bars are designed for a powerful scent throw that lingers.
Simply snap off a few cubes, place them in your wax melt burner, and enjoy an enchanting aroma for up to 50 hours per bar.
Our sustainable coconut wax is easy to reuse, making these the perfect long-lasting wax melts for any space.
The Ultimate Scent Journey | Luxury 7-Bar Coconut Wax Melt Collection
The Ultimate Scent Journey | Luxury 7-Bar Coconut Wax Melt Collection
Reed Diffusers and Refills
For a flameless home fragrance solution, our long-lasting reed diffusers scent your space beautifully and effortlessly.
Hand-blended using a vegan-friendly, alcohol-free base and pet-safe fragrance oils, these 100ml diffusers provide a consistent, enchanting aroma for months.
We are committed to sustainability, so keep an eye out for our reed diffuser refills and replacement reeds to reuse your glass bottle.
Discover the perfect pet-friendly home scent for your narrowboat or home today.
Gift Sets & Bundles
Experience the best of The Ardea Candle Makers with our exclusive curated gift sets and home fragrance bundles.
Hand-poured aboard our 62ft narrowboat, these collections are designed to offer you a complete sensory journey through the waterways while providing exceptional value.
Whether you’re looking for The Ultimate Wax Melt Bundle featuring all seven of our coconut wax snap bars, or our Signature Seasons Collection of luxury candles, each set is crafted with sustainability at its heart.
Our bundles feature vegan-friendly ingredients, alcohol-free diffuser bases, and eco-conscious packaging, making them the perfect ready-made gift for any occasion.
The Ultimate Scent Journey | Luxury 7-Bar Coconut Wax Melt Collection
The Ultimate Scent Journey | Luxury 7-Bar Coconut Wax Melt Collection
Channel 4
Narrow Escapes
We're incredibly proud to have featured in Episodes 9 & 10 of Narrow Escapes Season 3, which originally aired on Thursday 12th June and Friday 13th June on Channel 4.
The episodes follow Connor aboard Ardea, showcasing life on the UK's waterways, the challenges and rewards of running a floating business, and the story behind The Ardea Candle Makers.
If you missed the original broadcasts, don't worry! 🇬🇧 You can stream both episodes anytime in the UK on Channel 4's streaming service, All 4, via the app or website.
A huge thank you to everyone who has watched, shared, and supported our journey.