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The River Severn

The River Severn

Boating on the River Severn offers an unforgettable journey through stunning natural landscapes and historic landscapes There are plenty of waterside pubs to stop at and wildlife to watch out...
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The River Thames

The River Thames

Cruise the River Thames and discover historic market towns, ancient pathways, waterside meadows and views of the Cotswold Hills, Chilterns and Berkshire Downs The mighty River Thames, England’s longest river,...
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The Droitwich Canals

The Droitwich Canals

The Droitwich Canals take canal boaters through the Worcestershire countryside and historic town of Droitwich The Droitwich Canals were originally built to ship salt from the Droitwich mines to the...
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The Stourbridge Canals

The Stourbridge Canals

Cruise the Stourbridge Canals on a canal boat holiday in England to explore the industrial heritage of the Black Country and surrounding countryside The Stourbridge Canals refer to two historic...
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The Birmingham Canals

The Birmingham Canals

The Birmingham Canals take canal boat holiday-makers through the heart of the vibrant City of Birmingham Famously, Birmingham has more canals than Venice, providing a network for leisure boating and...
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The Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal

The Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal

Boating on the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal offers a peaceful and scenic journey through the heart of England's Midlands region The historic canal winds its way through idyllic countryside, passing...
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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 Worcester & Birmingham Canal

The Worcester & Birmingham Canal

Cruise through the Worcestershire countryside and into the heart of Birmingham on a boating holiday on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal  This popular 29-mile long waterway starts in Worcester as...
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The Trent & Mersey Canal

The Trent & Mersey Canal

Cruise through the Potteries and Cheshire countryside on a boating holiday on the Trent & Mersey Canal The 90-mile long Trent & Mersey Canal, begins close to the River Mersey...
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The Shropshire Union Canal

The Shropshire Union Canal

Cruise through the English countryside, stopping off at sleepy villages with charming pubs on a boating holiday on the Shropshire Union Canal The charminghly rural Shropshire Union Canal stretches from...
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The Macclesfield Canal

The Macclesfield Canal

On a boating holiday on the Macclesfield Canal you can enjoy spectacular Pennine views The beautiful tree-lined Macclesfield Canal was one of the last narrow canals to be built, and...
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The Leeds & Liverpool Canal

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Cruise through the Yorkshire Dales and Airedale on a holiday on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal At 127 miles, the Leeds & Liverpool Canal is the longest single canal in...
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The Grand Union Canal

The Grand Union Canal

Built to transport goods between London and Birmingham, today the Grand Union Canal is alive with pleasure boats, walkers, cyclists and wildlife Stretching 137 miles through 166 locks, the Grand...
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The Caldon Canal

The Caldon Canal

Explore the Potteries, remote moorlands, tranquil water meadows and dense woodlands on a holiday on the Caldon Canal The peaceful Caldon Canal is often described as ‘one of the finest...
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The Oxford Canal

The Oxford Canal

Experience meandering waterways, peaceful villages and the chance to visit the world famous City of Oxford by boat The picturesque 77-mile long Oxford Canal was completed in 1790.  It links...
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The Llangollen Canal

The Llangollen Canal

Experience breath-taking mountain views, a UNESCO World Heritage site, historic market towns and havens for wildlife The beautiful 41-mile long Llangollen Canal crosses the border between England and Wales, and...
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The Kennet & Avon Canal

The Kennet & Avon Canal

Experience soaring aqueducts, prehistoric landscapes, ancient forests, historic market towns and the World Heritage City of Bath One our best-loved canals, the 87-mile long Kennet & Avon Canal links the...
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The Pennine Ring

The Pennine Ring

The Pennine Ring, also known as the ‘Two Roses’ route, is an ambitious and challenging canal cruising route in England. It connects the east and west coasts of Northern England,...
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The Four Counties Ring

The Four Counties Ring

The Four Counties circuit offers a memorable canal boat holiday experience, combining scenic beauty and historic interest It's a popular choice for boating enthusiasts looking to explore the tranquil waterways...
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The Black Country Ring

The Black Country Ring

The Black Country Ring is a popular canal cruising route along the interconnected canals of the West Midlands and historic industrial heartland The route, also known as the Staffordshire Ring,...
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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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