Canal Boat Day Hire & Holiday Guides In England & Wales

Enjoy a rural retreat boating adventure on one of the finest canals in Britain The peaceful 17-mile long Caldon Canal runs from the Trent & Mersey Canal at Etruria in...

Best canal boat holidays for beginners 2024

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...

Tips for canal boat holiday beginners

We've gathered some helpful tips for those embarking on their first canal boating break You don’t need to be an expert to hire a canal boat and each year around...

Boating holidays on the Shropshire Union Canal

Experience stunning views of the rolling Cheshire countryside, sleepy villages, deep canal cuttings and the chance to visit Chester afloat. Stretching from Autherley Junction near Wolverhampton in the South, to...

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...

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...

Canal boat holidays on the Trent & Mersey Canal

Experience stunning views, 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 near Runcorn and...

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...

Canal boat holidays on the Llangollen Canal

Take a boating break on the Llangollen Canal to enjoy breathtaking views, visiting historic market towns and a UNESCO World Heritage site The beautiful 41-mile long Llangollen Canal crosses the...

Explore the Kennet & Avon Canal by canal boat

From our canal boat hire bases at Bath and Monkton Combe you can enjoy a canal boat holiday on the Kennet & Avon Canal One of our best-loved canals, the...

Top 8 gardens to visit on a canal boat holiday

Gardens are great places to visit on a canal boat holiday, offering beautiful vistas, cafes serving dishes made with produce grown on site, and places for quiet contemplation and inspiration....

School children enjoyed boat trip across Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Canal Boat day trip for St Anne’s Catholic Primary School in Wrexham On Thursday 9 November a class of Year 4 and 5 pupils from St Anne’s Catholic Primary School...

Best winter canal boat holidays

We offer winter cruising from six of our narrowboat hire bases, giving you the chance to experience cruising gently through the countryside this winter when the canals are quieter*. People...

Seven reasons to take a boating holiday on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal

At 127 miles, the Leeds & Liverpool Canal is the longest single canal in the country and offers holiday-makers stunning scenery to enjoy. Opened in 1816, it crosses the Pennines...

Our new two-night deals offer the chance for a quick escape!

For the first time ever, we are offering two-night breaks from our canal boat hire bases at: Trevor in North Wales; Bunbury and Whixall in Shropshire; Tardebigge in Worcestershire; Wootton...

New day boat maps to guide you on a fabulous day out

We’ve published 10 new day boat destination maps to help you plan and enjoy a fabulous family day afloat this summer. The free maps provide details of the locks, tunnels,...

Celebrate Father’s Day with a boat trip across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Canal Boat Holiday for Fathers Day Our ‘Little Star’ trip boat will be operating five skippered boat trips on Father’s Day (18 June), offering the chance to enjoy...

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...

Wide beam canal boat hire on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Janet, office manager of our Silsden canal boat hire base, on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal near Keighley in West Yorkshire, outlines the variety of boats and routes available from...

Magnificent castles to visit over the Coronation Weekend

The coronation weekend provides the perfect opportunity to visit and explore some rich history and whilst the royal residence of Windsor Castle is reachable in a 2-week cruise from our...

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