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Spotlight on the canals – the Worcester & Birmingham Canal

Spotlight on the canals – 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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Tardebigge Locks

Tardebigge Locks

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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Top 10 wildlife destinations to enjoy on a canal boat holiday

Top 10 wildlife destinations to enjoy on a canal boat holiday

Our beautiful network of inland waterways were once the transport arteries of the Industrial Revolution, but today they have become important green corridors for wildlife. When enjoying your canal boat...
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The Worcester & Birmingham Canal

The Worcester & Birmingham Canal

Cruise through the wooded glades of the Forest of Arden, visit the bright lights of Birmingham and the beautiful Cathedral City of Worcester This popular 29-mile long waterway starts in...
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The Birmingham Mini-Ring

The Birmingham Mini-Ring

With more canals than Venice, exploring the Birmingham area by boat is one of the best ways to experience Britain’s vibrant second city. The Birmingham Mini-Ring takes boaters through industrial...
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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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The Droitwich Ring

The Droitwich Ring

The Droitwich Ring offers a delightful canal boat cruising experience, combining history, scenery, and relaxation along the tranquil waterways of the West Midlands. Also known as the Mid-Worcestershire Ring, the...
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10-day and two week breaks from Wootton Wawen

10-day and two week breaks from Wootton Wawen

The Warwickshire Ring (128 locks, 59 hours) This circuit offers a great mix of rural and urban stretches.  It travels sections of the Grand Union, Oxford, Coventry and Birmingham &...
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Week long breaks from Wootton Wawen

Week long breaks from Wootton Wawen

The Birmingham Mini Ring (48 miles, 84 locks, 33 hours) With more canals than Venice, exploring the Birmingham area by boat is one of the best ways to experience Britain’s...
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Best narrowboat holiday getaways for couples

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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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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