The 25-mile long narrow and mostly rural Stratford-upon-Avon Canal links Shakespeare’s Stratford and the River Avon in the south, with the Worcester & Birmingham Canal close to Birmingham in the...
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Short breaks from Great Haywood in Staffordshire
Weekend/3-night breaks from Great Haywood on the Trent & Mersey Canal The 90-mile long Trent & Mersey Canal, begins close to the River Mersey near Runcorn and finishes at its...
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Short breaks on the Llangollen Canal
The beautiful 41-mile long Llangollen Canal crosses the border between England and Wales, and links the Eisteddfod town of Llangollen in Denbighshire with the Shropshire Union Canal, just north of...
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Making the most of your boat trip across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
One of our Little Star Pontcysyllte Aqueduct trip boat skippers and commentary providers describes some of the highlights of the trip and ways to make the most of a visit...
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Best narrowboat holiday getaways for couples
A canal boat holiday can be a perfect minibreak for a couple wanting a bit of rest and relaxation. Slow life down to a tranquil three miles per hour and...
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Top 8 quirky canal boat holiday destinations
To celebrate the new cruising season ahead, we’ve listed some of the most interesting, quirky and unusual stories on our waterways: Enjoy the most heart-stopping boat trip in Britain The...
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Top 9 canal boat holiday staycations
Britain’s beautiful canal network provides the perfect destination for a Staycation afloat in 2024. Whether it’s the appeal of pottering slowly through the countryside, watching out for wildlife and stopping...
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Best pet friendly canal boat holidays
Narrowboats provide a floating holiday home so it’s possible to take all sorts of pets on the canals. Canal boat holidays are especially great for dogs, with plenty of towpath...
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Historic sites to visit on your canal boat holiday
One of the joys of a canal boat holiday is the feeling that you've escaped the rush of modern life and stepped back in time. The canals themselves and landscapes...
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Best February half term canal boat holiday destinations
Travelling at an environmentally-friendly, four-miles-an-hour, a narrowboat journey can take you to a great choice of exciting waterside destinations this February half term. All our boats have central heating, and...
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Canal boat holidays on the Caldon Canal
Often described as ‘one of the finest canals in Britain’, the peaceful 17-mile long Caldon Canal runs from the Trent & Mersey Canal at Etruria in Stoke-on-Trent, to Froghall Wharf...
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Best spring canal boat holidays
By Kevin Yarwood, Manager at our Great Haywood canal boat hire base Spring is a glorious time to celebrate the rich and diverse wildlife living in Britain. Our beautiful inland...
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Best canal boat holidays for beginners
Every year more people experience the delights of holidaying on Britain’s beautiful inland waterways network. You don’t have to be an expert and you don’t need a licence to steer...
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Tips for canal boat holiday beginners
You don’t need to be an expert to hire a canal boat and each year around one fifth of narrowboat hirers are new to the waterways. To help make your...
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Canal boat holidays on the Shropshire Union Canal
On a canal boat holiday on the Shropshire Union Canal you'll experience stunning views of the rolling Cheshire countryside, sleepy villages, deep canal cuttings and the chance to visit Chester...
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Canal boat holidays on the Grand Union Canal
Visit the incredible medieval castle at Warwick, the mighty flight of locks at Hatton, quiet countryside and peaceful villages with traditional pubs Built to transport goods between London and Birmingham,...
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Canal boat holidays on the Stratford Canal
Shakespeare, barrel roof lock cottages, iron aqueducts and gourmet pubs The 25-mile long narrow and mostly rural Stratford-upon-Avon Canal links Shakespeare’s Stratford and the River Avon in the south, with...
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Canal boat holidays on the Trent & Mersey Canal
Stunning views over the Cheshire Plain, mighty canal structures, the charming Potteries and mile-upon-mile of peaceful countryside. The 90-mile long Trent & Mersey Canal, begins close to the River Mersey...
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Canal boat holidays on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Enjoy stunning scenery, the Yorkshire Dales, Pennine Way, industrial history, remote beauty, rugged hills, wooded valleys, mills and moors. At 127 miles, the Leeds & Liverpool Canal is the longest...
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Canal boat holidays on the Llangollen Canal
Breathtaking views, historic market towns and havens for wildlife The beautiful 41-mile long Llangollen Canal crosses the border between England and Wales, and links the Eisteddfod town of Llangollen in...
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