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 for along the way. Rising in the Cambrian Mountains of Wales and running 220 miles to the Bristol Channel, the River Severn is Britain’s longest […]
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Boating on the River Avon offers a serene experience, winding through some of England’s most beautiful countryside The River Avon rises in the Cotswold Hills and has been used for navigation since ancient times. Today the River Avon Navigation runs from Alveston Weir above Stratford-upon-Avon, for 47.2 miles to Tewkesbury where it joins the River […]
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Canal circuits and rings take in a wide variety of landscapes Canal boat holiday circuits and cruising rings bring you back to your narrowboat hire base without having to travel the same way twice. Some are seriously challenging, with steep flights of locks and long dark tunnels to negotiate. Others are easier and more suitable […]
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10-day, 11-day or two-week breaks from Tardebigge on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal The Warwickshire Ring (62 hours, 125 locks) On a 10-day or two-week break from Tardebigge you can complete the Warwickshire Ring. The circuit runs for 104 miles through 121 locks. It takes in sections of the Grand Union, Oxford, Coventry and Birmingham […]
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Week long narrowboat breaks from Tardebigge on Worcester & Birmingham Canal The Birmingham Mini-Ring (27 hours, 49 locks) The Birmingham Mini-Ring takes boaters through industrial heritage sites, historic neighbourhoods and green spaces, providing a unique perspective of Birmingham’s diverse landscape. The route offers views of city skylines, waterfronts and charming canalside pubs and cafes. The […]
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Seasoned narrowboat navigator Neil Vann shares his Anglo Welsh holiday memories Neil recently returned from his eighth Anglo Welsh holiday. We chatted to him about what keeps him returning to the waterways, why it’s a good-value family holiday, and how canal boat holidays have changed since his first holiday with Anglo Welsh in the 1970s. […]
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Amazing canal facts worth reading ahead of your narrowboat holiday There are over 2,000 miles of navigable canals and rivers throughout England and Wales. This intricate network enables boats to travel the length and breadth of the country. Across the network, there are 1,569 locks, 53 tunnels, 3112 bridges, 370 aqueducts and 74 reservoirs. Most […]
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Top 7 canal boat and narrowboat holidays in England and Wales for 2025 Our 2025 holidays are now available to book at 2024 prices with an early booking discount* 1. Cruise through the countryside to Whitchurch and back On a mid-week break from Bunbury, you can cruise to Whitchurch. The journey there and back travels […]
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