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Father’s Day canal boat cruise
Enjoy a relaxing family day out boating on the canals on Father's Day Cruising along a peaceful canal and stopping off for a pub lunch along the way, is a...
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Spotlight on the canals – the Worcester & Birmingham Canal
Cruise through the remains of the Forest of Arden, visit Birmingham and the beautiful Cathedral City of Worcester The 29-mile long Worcester & Birmingham Canal starts in Worcester as an...
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The Stockton flight of 10 locks is on the Grand Union Canal near the historic village of Stockton in Warwickshire. From the locks, there are stunning views of the surrounding...
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The Tardebigge flight of 30 locks is on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal near Bromsgrove. Tardebigge is famous for its flight of 30 locks, the longest in Britain. The locks...
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Take a boat trip across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct May Half Term
Over May half term our ‘Little Star’ trip boat will be operating five Pontcysyllte Aqueduct boat trips a day Our Little Star trip boat offers families the chance to enjoy skippered...
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Top 7 canal boat holidays for beginners
We've got some great short break canal holiday destinations perfect for beginners You don’t need a licence to steer a canal boat and it’s easy for first-timers to learn to...
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Best spring days out canal boating
If you're looking for a great day out this spring, why not hire a canal boat for the day and enjoy cruising through the countryside. You can enjoy seeing the...
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Top 6 summer canal boat holiday circuits
Canal boat holiday circuits and cruising rings take in a wide variety of landscapes, and bring you back to your narrowboat hire base without having to travel the same way twice....
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Top canal boat holiday wildlife hotspots
The nation’s network of inland waterways have become an important place for biodiversity. Canal boat holidays are like floating safaris, giving you the chance to spot a wide range of...
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Week long breaks from Bradford on Avon
Pewsey and back (72 locks, 34 hours) From Bradford on Avon Marina, head east along the Kennet & Avon Canal. The journey takes you through Semington and Seend, with its...
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Short breaks from Bradford on Avon
From Bradford on Avon there are a variety of short break holiday options on the Kennet & Avon Canal Weekend/3-night breaks from Bradford on Avon Foxhanger Wharf and back (14...
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10-day/2-week breaks from Bradford on Avon
Explore the Kennet & Avon Canal in Wiltshire, Somerset and Berkshire from our canal boat hire base at Bradford on Avon There's a choice of 10-day and 2-week breaks. Great...
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We’re now offering holidays from Bradford on Avon
We’re delighted to announce we’ve bought Sally Narrowboats, so we’re now offering canal boat hire on the Kennet & Avon Canal at Bradford on Avon. The 87-mile long Kennet &...
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Summer days out boating on the canals
If you are looking for a great day out this Summer, why not hire a canal boat for the day. You can cruise gently through the countryside with family and...
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Best August bank holiday boating breaks
Canals and rivers take narrowboat holiday-makers through some of Britain’s best-loved countryside, and into the heart of some our most famous waterside towns and cities. Canal boat holidays are great...
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Top 6 Easter family canal boat holidays
Take to the water this Easter, and travel slowly through the beautiful spring countryside to enjoy a family adventure afloat. You can cruise gently along aboard your own floating holiday...
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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct boat trips
Until 31 October 2024, our ‘Little Star’ trip boat will be operating daily skippered cruises across the UNESCO World Heritage Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Little Star's 45-minute return trips take passengers across...
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Top 10 wildlife destinations to enjoy on a canal boat holiday
Our beautiful network of inland waterways were once the transport arteries of the Industrial Revolution, but today they have become important green corridors for wildlife. When enjoying your canal boat...
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What to pack for your narrowboat holiday
Our canal boats are like floating holiday cottages, so you’ll find many of the comforts of home waiting for you on board. This includes a galley kitchen equipped with cutlery,...
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