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Great Haywood

Great Haywood

Our boat hire base at Great Haywood near Stafford in Staffordshire is next to the crossroads of two canals.  The Trent & Mersey Canal and Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal meet...
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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 Four Counties Ring

The Four Counties Ring

The Four Counties Ring offers a memorable canal boat holiday experience, combining scenic beauty, historic interest, and the unique charm of England's canal network. It's a popular choice for boating...
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The Stourport Ring

The Stourport Ring

Boaters traversing the Stourport Ring are treated to a diverse range of landscapes, including picturesque countryside, wooded areas and urban landscapes. The route passes through charming villages, historic towns and...
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10-day and two week canal boat holidays from Great Haywood

10-day and two week canal boat holidays from Great Haywood

The Black Country Ring (75 miles, 79 locks, 42.5 hours) This circuit cruises sections of the Birmingham & Fazeley, Birmingham Main Line, Coventry, Staffordshire & Worcestershire and Trent & Mersey...
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Week long canal boat holidays from Great Haywood

Week long canal boat holidays from Great Haywood

Etruria and back (38 miles, 36 locks, 21.5 hours) Cruise north from Great Haywood up the Trent & Mersey Canal through the Staffordshire countryside and wooded Trent Valley.  You’ll pass...
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10-day and two week breaks on the Llangollen Canal

10-day and two week breaks on the Llangollen Canal

10-day and two-week breaks from Trevor Chester & back (121 miles, 64 locks, 62 hours) Travel across The Stream in the Sky, and cruise through the Shropshire Lake District and...
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Short breaks from Great Haywood in Staffordshire

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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Top 8 quirky canal boat holiday destinations

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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Best pet friendly canal boat holidays

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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Be Inspired

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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