The beautiful 41-mile long Llangollen Canal crosses the border between England and Wales, and links the Eisteddfod town of Llangollen in Denbighshire with the Shropshire Union Canal, just north of...
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Making the most of your boat trip across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
One of our Little Star Pontcysyllte Aqueduct trip boat skippers and commentary providers describes some of the highlights of the trip and ways to make the most of a visit...
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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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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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Top 9 canal boat holiday staycations
Britain’s beautiful canal network provides the perfect destination for a Staycation afloat in 2024. Whether it’s the appeal of pottering slowly through the countryside, watching out for wildlife and stopping...
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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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Historic sites to visit on your canal boat holiday
One of the joys of a canal boat holiday is the feeling that you've escaped the rush of modern life and stepped back in time. The canals themselves and landscapes...
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Canal boat holidays on the Caldon Canal
Often described as ‘one of the finest canals in Britain’, the peaceful 17-mile long Caldon Canal runs from the Trent & Mersey Canal at Etruria in Stoke-on-Trent, to Froghall Wharf...
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