With a 250-year old history, Britain's canals and rivers have some fascinating destinations and stories to tell. To celebrate, we’ve listed some of the most interesting, quirky and unusual stories...
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Halloween boat trips across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Experience a Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Halloween boat trip this October half term Our ‘Little Star’ trip boat will be operating daily Halloween themed boat trips over the October half term holiday...
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Autumn boat trips across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Autumn boat trips across 'The Stream in the Sky' In September and October, our ‘Little Star’ trip boat will be operating five trips a day across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Nicknamed...
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Take a boat trip across the Stream in the Sky this summer
This summer enjoy a family day out with a boat trip across the Pontcysyllte Aqeduct Over the summer our ‘Little Star’ trip boat is offering five skippered cruises a day...
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Summer days out boating on the canals
Hire a canal boat for a great day out this summer We offer canal boat day boat hire from six of our bases, from just £99 per day for up...
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Take a boat trip across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Acroos the summer our ‘Little Star’ trip boat will be operating five Pontcysyllte Aqueduct boat trips a day Our Little Star trip boat offers families the chance to enjoy skippered cruises...
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Father’s Day canal boat cruise
Enjoy a relaxing family day out boating on the canals on Father's Day Cruising along a peaceful canal and stopping off for a pub lunch along the way, is a...
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Best spring days out canal boating
If you're looking for a great day out this spring, why not hire a canal boat for the day and enjoy cruising through the countryside. You can enjoy cruising through...
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Week long breaks from Bradford on Avon
There's a choice of week long holidays on the Kennet & Avon Canal from Bradford on Avon Pewsey and back (72 locks, 34 hours) From Bradford on Avon Marina, head...
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Short breaks from Bradford on Avon
From Bradford on Avon there are a variety of short break holiday options on the Kennet & Avon Canal Weekend/3-night breaks from Bradford on Avon Foxhanger Wharf and back (14...
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10-day/2-week breaks from Bradford on Avon
Explore the Kennet & Avon Canal in Wiltshire, Somerset and Berkshire from our canal boat hire base at Bradford on Avon There's a choice of 10-day and 2-week breaks Great...
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We’re now offering holidays from Bradford on Avon
We’ve bought Sally Narrowboats, so we’re now offering canal boat hire on the Kennet & Avon Canal at Bradford on Avon. Our new narrowboat hire base is on the Kennet...
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Top 6 Easter family canal boat holidays
Take to the water this Easter to enjoy a family boating adventure You can cruise slowly through the spring countryside aboard your own floating holiday home and stop off at...
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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct boat trips
We offer daily boat trips across the Stream in the Sky in North Wales Until 31 October 2024, our ‘Little Star’ trip boat will be operating daily skippered cruises across...
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Top 10 wildlife destinations to enjoy on a canal boat holiday
There's so much wildlife to see when you are boating along Britain's beautiful inland waterways Our beautiful network of inland waterways were once the transport arteries of the Industrial Revolution,...
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What to pack for your narrowboat holiday
Here's a list of useful items to pack for your holiday on narrowboat in England and Wales Our canal boats are like floating holiday cottages, so you’ll find many of...
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Top 8 May bank holiday destinations
Canal boat holidays are great for families, watching out for wildlife and exploring exciting waterside destinations. Here's a guide to our top 8 May bank holiday family destinations – all...
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The Four Counties circuit offers a memorable canal boat holiday experience, combining scenic beauty and historic interest It's a popular choice for boating enthusiasts looking to explore the tranquil waterways...
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The Black Country Ring is a popular canal cruising route along the interconnected canals of the West Midlands and historic industrial heartland The route, also known as the Staffordshire Ring,...
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Boaters cruising the Avon Ring are treated to a stunning array of landscapes, including rolling countryside, tranquil rivers and quaint villages The 108-mile long journey goes through 131 locks and...
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