Canal Boat Day Hire & Holiday Guides In England & Wales

Short Canal Boat Holiday breaks on the Stratford Canal

Cruise through the Warwickshire countryside to Shakespeare's Stratford or through the remains of the Forest of Arden to Hatton Locks The 25-mile long narrow and mostly rural Stratford-upon-Avon Canal links...

Short Canal Boat Breaks from Great Haywood in Staffordshire

You can cruise through the Staffordshire countryside to Fradley, Stone, Alrewas or Gailey on a short break from Great Haywood Weekend/3-night Canal Boat Holidays from Great Haywood on the Trent...

Short breaks on the Llangollen Canal

Our short break destinations on the Llangollen Canal include Llangollen, Chirk, Ellesmere, Crickheath, Whitchurch and Wrenbury The beautiful 41-mile long Llangollen Canal crosses the border between England and Wales. In...

Making the most of your boat trip across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Ways to make the most of your trip across 'The Stream in the Sky' in North Wales One of our Little Star Pontcysyllte Aqueduct trip boat skippers and commentary providers...

Best narrowboat holiday getaways for couples

A boating break on Britain's beautiful inland waterways can be a perfect minibreak for couples wanting to experience life in the slow lane Slow life down to a tranquil three...

Top 9 canal boat holiday staycations

Britain’s beautiful canal network provides the perfect destination for a boating staycation experience Whether it’s the appeal of pottering slowly through the countryside, watching out for wildlife and stopping off...

Best pet friendly canal boat holidays

Narrowboats provide a floating holiday home so it’s possible to take many types of pets on the canals Canal boat holidays are especially great for dogs, with plenty of towpath...

Historic sites to visit on your canal boat holiday

There's a great choice of stately homes and historic sites to visit on a narrowboat holiday in England and Wales One of the joys of a canal boat holiday is...

Best February half term canal boat holiday destinations

There's a great choice of exciting family destinations to visit on a half term boating breaks on the canals All our boats have central heating, and some also have multi-fuel...

Canal boat holidays on the Caldon Canal

Enjoy a rural retreat boating adventure on one of the finest canals in Britain The peaceful 17-mile long Caldon Canal runs from the Trent & Mersey Canal at Etruria in...

Best spring canal boat holidays

Experience a spring break on Britain's beautiful canal network and see the countryside bursting with new life Spring is a glorious time to celebrate the rich and diverse wildlife living...

Best canal boat holidays for beginners

Every year more people experience the delights of holidaying on Britain’s beautiful inland waterways network You don’t have to be an expert and you don’t need a licence to steer...

Tips for canal boat holiday beginners

We've gathered some helpful tips for those embarking on their first canal boating break You don’t need to be an expert to hire a canal boat and each year around...

Canal boat holidays on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Enjoy stunning scenery, the Yorkshire Dales, Pennine Way, industrial history, remote beauty, rugged hills, wooded valleys, mills and moors. At 127 miles, the Leeds & Liverpool Canal is the longest...

School children enjoyed boat trip across Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Canal Boat day trip for St Anne’s Catholic Primary School in Wrexham On Thursday 9 November a class of Year 4 and 5 pupils from St Anne’s Catholic Primary School...

A short break on the Shropshire Union Canal

We spoke to Stan Cullimore about his latest Anglo Welsh narrowboat holiday Where did you go this time Stan? We set off from Bunbury on the Shropshire Union Canal in...

Spring time on the River Thames

Spring Canal Boat Holiday Deals! Spring is a great time to go canal boating. The countryside is alive with new life – spring lambs, ducklings and goslings, hawthorn in the...

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