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Wootton Wawen

Wootton Wawen

You can explore Shakespeare country from our narrowboat rental base at Wootton Wawen in Warwickshire Head south along the Stratford Canal from Wootton Wawen and you’ll soon cross the 145-metre...
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Whixall

Whixall

From Whixall Marina you can cruise to Ellesmere in the heart of the Shropshire Lake District Our canal boat hire base at Whixall Marina is on the Prees Branch of...
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Trevor

Trevor

Our Trevor base is on the Llangollen Canal in North Wales next to the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct From Trevor, you can cruise along the Llangollen Canal and across the UNESCO World...
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Silsden

Silsden

Tucked away in the Yorkshire Dales, our base at Silsden is on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal in West Yorkshire We offer widebeam boat hire as well narrowboat hire from...
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Oxford

Oxford

You can take a Thames boating holiday from our Oxford base Our Oxford canal boat hire base is at Eynsham on the River Thames in Oxfordshire. On a short break...
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Great Haywood

Great Haywood

Our boat hire base at Great Haywood near Stafford offers a great choice of routes and destinations Great Haywood is next to the crossroads of two canals - the Trent...
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Bunbury

Bunbury

You can cruise through the Cheshire countryside to Chester on a short break from Bunbury Our canal boat rental base at Bunbury on the Shropshire Union Canal near Tarporley is...
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Monkton Combe

Monkton Combe

You can cruise the Kennet & Avon Canal from our boat hire base at Monktombe Combe in Somerset Our narrowboat hire centre at Monkton Combe is next to Kennet &...
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Bath

Bath

From our canal barge hire base at Bath you can enjoy a holiday on the Kennet & Avon Canal Our canal boat hire base at Sydney Wharf on the Kennet...
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The River Thames

The River Thames

Cruise the River Thames and discover historic market towns, ancient pathways, waterside meadows and views of the Cotswold Hills, Chilterns and Berkshire Downs The mighty River Thames, England’s longest river,...
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The Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal

The Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal

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...
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The Stratford Canal

The Stratford Canal

Cruise through the Warwickshire countryside and Shakespeare country on a boating holiday on the Stratford Canal The 25-mile long Stratford-upon-Avon Canal is narrow and mostly rural. It links Shakespeare’s Stratford...
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The Worcester & Birmingham Canal

The Worcester & Birmingham Canal

Cruise through the Worcestershire countryside and into the heart of Birmingham on a boating holiday on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal  This popular 29-mile long waterway starts in Worcester as...
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The Trent & Mersey Canal

The Trent & Mersey Canal

Cruise through the Potteries and Cheshire countryside on a boating holiday on the Trent & Mersey Canal The 90-mile long Trent & Mersey Canal, begins close to the River Mersey...
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The Shropshire Union Canal

The Shropshire Union Canal

Cruise through the English countryside, stopping off at sleepy villages with charming pubs on a boating holiday on the Shropshire Union Canal The charminghly rural Shropshire Union Canal stretches from...
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The Leeds & Liverpool Canal

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Cruise through the Yorkshire Dales and Airedale on a holiday on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal At 127 miles, the Leeds & Liverpool Canal is the longest single canal in...
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The Caldon Canal

The Caldon Canal

Explore the Potteries, remote moorlands, tranquil water meadows and dense woodlands on a holiday on the Caldon Canal The peaceful Caldon Canal is often described as ‘one of the finest...
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The Oxford Canal

The Oxford Canal

Experience meandering waterways, peaceful villages and the chance to visit the world famous City of Oxford by boat The picturesque 77-mile long Oxford Canal was completed in 1790.  It links...
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The Llangollen Canal

The Llangollen Canal

Experience breath-taking mountain views, a UNESCO World Heritage site, historic market towns and havens for wildlife The beautiful 41-mile long Llangollen Canal crosses the border between England and Wales, and...
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The Kennet & Avon Canal

The Kennet & Avon Canal

Experience soaring aqueducts, prehistoric landscapes, ancient forests, historic market towns and the World Heritage City of Bath One our best-loved canals, the 87-mile long Kennet & Avon Canal links the...
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Be Inspired

We offer a range of different types of holidays such as City Breaks, Relaxation Cruises and Popular Destinations

City Breaks
Rural retreats
Popular places

So why choose Anglo Welsh?

Over 55 years providing unique canal boat holidays in England and Wales.
Modern and spacious narrowboat and wide beam barge hire – from 2 to 12 berths.
Wide choice of narrowboat hire locations and canal boat holiday destinations.
Canal boat holiday routes for novices & experienced boaters.
Flexible holiday booking, no hidden costs.
Family friendly and pet friendly holidays.
Great days out on the water.
Luxury canal boat hire and Thames boating holidays.

Anglo Welsh. So much more than narrowboats

...but don't just take our word for it

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