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Hatton Locks

Hatton Locks

Hatton Locks on the Grand Union Canal in Warwickshire are one of the longest flight of locks in England The 21 locks on the Grand Union Canal at Hatton are...
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The Ashby Canal

The Ashby Canal

The lock-free Ashby Canal takes boaters through beautiful stretches of the Leicestershire and Warwickshire countryside The Ashby Canal is currently navigable for 22 miles from its junction with the Coventry...
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Top 6 Easter family canal boat holidays

Top 6 Easter family canal boat holidays

Take to the water this Easter to enjoy a family boating adventure You can cruise slowly through the spring countryside aboard your own floating holiday home and stop off at...
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Top 10 wildlife destinations to enjoy on a canal boat holiday

Top 10 wildlife destinations to enjoy on a canal boat holiday

There's so much wildlife to see when you are boating along Britain's beautiful inland waterways Our beautiful network of inland waterways were once the transport arteries of the Industrial Revolution,...
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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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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 Avon Ring

The Avon Ring

Boaters cruising the Avon Ring are treated to a stunning array of landscapes, including rolling countryside, tranquil rivers and quaint villages The 108-mile long journey goes through 131 locks and...
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The Birmingham Mini-Ring

The Birmingham Mini-Ring

With more canals than Venice, exploring the Birmingham area by boat is one of the best ways to experience Britain’s vibrant second city The Birmingham Mini-Ring takes boaters through industrial...
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The Warwickshire Ring

The Warwickshire Ring

The Warwickshire Ring canal cruising route takes you through picturesque countryside, historic villages and into the heart of Birmingham The circuit runs for 104 miles through 121 locks.  It takes...
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Short Canal Boat Holiday breaks on the Stratford Canal

Short Canal Boat Holiday breaks on the Stratford Canal

Cruise through the Warwickshire countryside to Shakespeare's Stratford or through the remains of the Forest of Arden to Hatton Locks The 25-mile long narrow and mostly rural Stratford-upon-Avon Canal links...
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Canal boat holidays on the Grand Union Canal

Canal boat holidays on the Grand Union Canal

Visit the incredible medieval castle at Warwick, the mighty flight of locks at Hatton and peaceful villages with traditional pubs Built to transport goods between London and Birmingham, today the...
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Canal boat holidays on the Stratford Canal

Canal boat holidays on the Stratford Canal

Cruise through Shakespeare country, cross iron aqueducts, see barrel roof lock cottages and visit country pubs The 25-mile long narrow and mostly rural Stratford-upon-Avon Canal links Shakespeare’s Stratford and the...
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Best boating holidays for beginners from Wootton Wawen

Best boating holidays for beginners from Wootton Wawen

Our canal boat hire base at Wootton Wawen on the Stratford Canal near Henley-in-Arden, offers a great choice of routes for beginners. Whether you want to experience a rural retreat...
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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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