Boating on the River Severn offers an unforgettable journey through stunning natural landscapes and historic landscapes There are plenty of waterside pubs to stop at and wildlife to watch out for along the way. Rising in the Cambrian Mountains of Wales and running 220 miles to the Bristol Channel, the River Severn is Britain’s longest […]
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Boating on the River Avon offers a serene experience, winding through some of England’s most beautiful countryside The River Avon rises in the Cotswold Hills and has been used for navigation since ancient times. Today the River Avon Navigation runs from Alveston Weir above Stratford-upon-Avon, for 47.2 miles to Tewkesbury where it joins the River […]
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Amazing canal facts worth reading ahead of your narrowboat holiday There are over 2,000 miles of navigable canals and rivers throughout England and Wales. This intricate network enables boats to travel the length and breadth of the country. Across the network, there are 1,569 locks, 53 tunnels, 3112 bridges, 370 aqueducts and 74 reservoirs. Most […]
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Canal circuits and rings take in a wide variety of landscapes and are popular routes for narrowboat holidays Canal boat holiday circuits and cruising rings bring you back to your narrowboat hire base without having to travel the same way twice. Some are seriously challenging, with steep flights of locks and long dark tunnels to […]
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Top 7 canal boat and narrowboat holidays in England and Wales for 2025 Our 2025 holidays are now available to book at 2024 prices with an early booking discount* 1. Cruise through the countryside to Whitchurch and back On a mid-week break from Bunbury, you can cruise to Whitchurch. The journey there and back travels […]
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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 off-shoot of the River Severn. It travels through the green hills of Worcestershire and the ancient Forest of Arden, before ending at Gas Street Basin […]
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The Droitwich Canals take canal boaters through the Worcestershire countryside and historic town of Droitwich The Droitwich Canals were originally built to ship salt from the Droitwich mines to the River Severn. They are made up of two canals – the Droitwich Barge Canal and the Droitwich Junction Canal. Together they stretch 7.4 miles and […]
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Boating on the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal offers a peaceful and scenic journey through the heart of England’s Midlands region The historic canal winds its way through idyllic countryside, passing through lush green fields, wooded areas, and quaint villages. Renowned for its tranquillity, it offers boaters the chance to enjoy stunning views at every turn. […]
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