Pontcysyllte Aqueduct canal boat trips
Little Star
Operating times
Over the winter Little Star (Seren Fach) trips will run on the following dates:
14 – 22 February 2026
Saturday 28th February and every Saturday and Sunday throughout March
Trips will depart at 11am, 12 noon, 1.30pm and 2.30pm.
Group bookings are available on request.
From 1 April to 31 October 2026, five trips a day will run, departing at 11am, 12 noon, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
Little Star boat trips depart from Trevor Basin, Off Station Road, Trevor, Wrexham, LL20 7TT, close to the Canal & River Trust’s Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Visitor Centre at Trevor Basin.
Group Travel & Bespoke Trips
Little Star has seating for up to 48 passengers and we offer 10% discounts on group bookings for 10 or more.
We also offer bespoke trips for groups of 20 or more. For example, we can host a two-hour return journey along the Llangollen Canal to Bryn Howel and back. This longer cruise gives visitors the chance to experience more of the 11-mile UNESCO World Heritage site, as well as cruising across the Poncysyllte Aqueduct.
To find out more, call us on 0117 4631183.
How to find us
Little Star boat trips depart from Trevor Basin, Off Station Road, Trevor, Wrexham, LL20 7TT.
Trevor is situated 3 miles west of Ruabon on the Llangollen road. From the A5, take the A483 to Ruabon and then the A539 towards Llangollen. You’ll come down a long hill in Acrefair.
At the bottom, before you start to climb into Trevor, you will see a brown sign ‘Canal Boat Trips’. Turn left here, then right into the public ‘pay and display’ car park on your right hand side.
FAQs
How long are the trips aboard Little Star?
Our daily boat trips are 45 minutes long, but we do offer longer bespoke trips for groups.
Where can I park?
The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct public ‘pay and display’ car park is nearby at Acrefair, Wrexham LL14 3SG. Put this postcode into your SatNav or Google Maps, rather than Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.
Does Little Star offer access for people with disabilities?
No, we’re sorry, due to the historic design of the boat, we are unable to offer disabled access.
Can I bring my dog?
Service dogs only are permitted.
Is there a toilet on board?
Yes.
