Across the summer 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 cruises...
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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....
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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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Top canal boat holiday wildlife hotspots
Narrowboat holidays are like floating safaris, giving you the chance to spot a wide range of wildlife The nation’s network of inland waterways have become an important place for biodiversity....
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The Bristol Avon links Bristol with the Kennet & Avon Canal at Bath The Bristol Avon is navigable from Bath to Bristol. But this waterway is tidal so it's recommended...
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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 Rochdale Canal takes boaters across the Pennines with spectacular views Stretching for 32 miles with 91 locks along its length, the Rochdale Canal runs from Manchester to Sowerby Bridge...
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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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Harecastle Tunnel on the Trent & Mersey Canal in Staffordshire is one of the longest tunnels on the canal network Harecastle Tunnel is 1.65 miles (2,676 metres) long and it...
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The Burnley Embankment on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal in Lancashire is one of the Seven Wonders of the Waterways Also known as the 'Straight Mile', the Burnley Embankment was...
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The Anderton Boat Lift in Cheshire, also known as the 'Cathedral of the Canals' and is one of the Seven Wonders of the Waterways Built in 1875, the Anderton Boat...
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The South Pennine Ring canal boat holiday circuit criss-crosses the Pennines The route travels 73 miles, passes through 197 locks and takes around two weeks. You'll travel sections of the...
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The Bingley Five Rise Locks on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal near Bradford are one of the Seven Wonders of the Waterways The Bingley Five Rise Locks on the Leeds...
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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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Holidays on 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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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’ve bought Sally Narrowboats, so we’re now offering canal boat hire on the Kennet & Avon Canal at Bradford on Avon. Our new narrowboat hire base is on the Kennet...
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