Welcome to the World of Anglo Welsh

We offer 150 stylish canal boats for hire from 9 locations across England and Wales

Discover the joy of canal boat holidays with Anglo Welsh, one of the UK’s largest narrowboat holiday companies with over 55 years experience.

Comfortable floating hotels
Our fleet of 150 high quality boats provide the perfect way to explore thousands of miles of beautiful inland waterways. They range in size from boats for two people, up to 12.

A choice of departure locations
Our 9 departure bases give you access to the very best destinations and ring routes, covering some of the finest canals in Britain.

No experience necessary
You don’t need a licence and its easy to learn how to steer a narrowboat. We provide 45 minutes of nationally accredited tuition prior to your departure. And if you experience any issues along the route, help is always on hand.

Flexible holiday durations
We offer a choice of holiday durations, ranging from three nights to three weeks.

Days out
If you’d like to try canal boating, we offer canal boat day hire from six locations around England and Wales. You can book here or contact our booking team on 0117 3041122.