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Army & You Review: Beautiful Boating Break

Army & You Review: Beautiful Boating Break

Andrew and Kirsten King reviewed their recent holiday from our Wootton Wawen Base for:  www.armyandyou.co.uk It was quite a test to get the hang of manoeuvring our 62ft-long boat, called Marlow,...
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National Geographic’s ‘Journey of a Lifetime’

National Geographic’s ‘Journey of a Lifetime’

Is there any better way to discover the natural beauty of England and Wales than drifting along a picturesque canal on a narrowboat? Well, if you’re one of those savvy...
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Retiring at Twenty Five!

Retiring at Twenty Five!

One of Anglo Welsh’s most valued and loyal customers has left the world of school trips after his 25th booking. Headmaster, Peter Cook, of Wellow House School, Newark, and formerly...
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‘Barging Round Britain’ with canal lover John Sergeant

‘Barging Round Britain’ with canal lover John Sergeant

Narrowboat enthusiasts and John Sergeant fans alike will soon be celebrating as the man who shimmied his way into the nation’s hearts on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ returns to our screens in April with a new series...
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Behind the scenes at Anglo Welsh. The family that plays together stays together.

Behind the scenes at Anglo Welsh. The family that plays together stays together.

Anglo Welsh Behind The Scenes  Listening carefully to our loyal customers tells us that people keep coming back to Anglo Welsh because of our fantastic range of narrowboats located at...
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No Experience? No Problem! Narrowboat Holidays for Novices

No Experience? No Problem! Narrowboat Holidays for Novices

Narrowboat Holidays for Beginners at Anglo Welsh  They say you never forget how to ride a bicycle, and the same applies to canal boats. Once you’ve learned how to manoeuvre...
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Boats, Basins and the Bard. Celebrate 400 years of Shakespeare on an Anglo Welsh canal boat

Boats, Basins and the Bard. Celebrate 400 years of Shakespeare on an Anglo Welsh canal boat

“To unpathed waters, undreamed shores.” William Shakespeare Stratford-upon-Avon is gearing up for a very special celebration of its most famous son. On April 23rd the historic town commemorates 400 years...
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Great Canal Journeys: a Narrowboat Love Affair

Great Canal Journeys: a Narrowboat Love Affair

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, if you love canals – and the Anglo Welsh team is guilty as charged – you have to love Channel 4’s...
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Our Canal Boat Hire Base on the Llangollen Canal at Trevor

Our Canal Boat Hire Base on the Llangollen Canal at Trevor

Becca Strong, Admin Manager at Trevor on the Llangollen Canal, tells us why the canal life is in her blood... Alongside picturesque routes and stylish narrowboats, Anglo Welsh is also...
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Top 6 Christmas Destinations

Top 6 Christmas Destinations

Anglo Welsh offers winter cruising from five bases, giving narrowboat holiday-makers the chance to celebrate Christmas or New Year afloat on Britain’s peaceful canal network. From a cosy boat for...
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Top 7 Halloween destinations afloat

Top 7 Halloween destinations afloat

With spooky tunnels, dark cuttings, creepy locks, misty towpaths, plenty of bats, frogs and toads, and many a ghostly tale, Britain’s 200-year old canal network provides the perfect backdrop for...
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Anglo Welsh’s top 10 Canal Boat Holidays!

Anglo Welsh’s top 10 Canal Boat Holidays!

Explore Our Recommended Canal Boat Holiday Locations  1. Visit Oxford afloat aboard 'Delphinus'...from our Oxford base, it’s a tranquil three-hour cruise along the River Thames to moorings at Hythe Bridge, perfect...
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Rollin’ rollin’ rollin’ on the river!

Rollin’ rollin’ rollin’ on the river!

A Weekends Canal Boat Trip In Oxford And that was how the long weekend began. Driving from Kent to Oxford, the car stuffed full of clothes to suit most (but...
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An adventure on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal

An adventure on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal

Liz Taylor reviewed her Anglo Welsh canal boat holiday from our Tardebigge base in Live 24-Seven Magazine, published February 2015 I recently had the opportunity to go on a canal...
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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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