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...
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New year, new hobby – narrowboating!
If you're looking to try something new this year, give narrowboating a go The new year is a great time to take up new hobbies and activities, or to learn...
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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 in...
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Best romantic canal boat holiday destinations to visit this Valentine’s Day
Travelling by narrowboat is romantic. That’s a fact. The views, the traditions and the pace of life are perfect for couples wanting to spend some quality time together, so why...
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Top 6 Easter Canal Boat Breaks
Best Easter canal boat holiday destinations in 2025 This Easter, narrowboat holidays offer the chance to explore the Great British countryside as it bursts into life with new leaves, daffodils,...
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Top 8 narrowboat holidays for 2025
Britain’s 3,000-mile network of canals and river provides the perfect destination for a staycation afloat in 2025 Pottering slowly through the countryside at just four miles per hour, watching out...
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Top 6 cosy pubs to cruise to this winter
We're offering winter cruising from seven of our canal boat hire bases Winter canal boat hire provides the opportunity to cruise gently through the quiet winter countryside and stop off...
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Top 6 canal boat holidays for beginners
You don’t have to be an expert and you don’t need a licence to steer a canal boat. It’s easy for first-timers to learn to operate our boats and as...
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Top 8 quirky canal boat holiday destinations
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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Experience Christmas on the canals
Spend Christmas or New Year on the canals with Anglo Welsh This winter, we're offering winter cruising* over Christmas and New Year from six of our narrowboat hire bases. The...
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A canal boat holiday takes you back in time. You'll be journeying through history when you float along our inland waterways constructed in a bygone era of horse-drawn transport. The...
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Easy recipes to cook on a canal boat holiday
Our modern narrowboats have well equipped kitchens so you can prepare tasty meals on board In our galley kitchens, you’ll find a sink with hot and cold running water, a...
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Our top 3 celebration destinations
Britain’s beautiful canal network passes through some of our most exciting towns and cities In many of our canalside cities, waterfronts have been transformed into vibrant destinations, with shops, bars,...
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Top 5 places to celebrate Halloween on a canal boat holiday
Canal boat holidays offer the chance to enjoy a family staycation afloat this October Half Term You can spend time together exploring the waterways and visit waterside destinations hosting spooky...
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Top 8 autumn canal boat holidays
Autumn is a great time to go boating and enjoy the beautiful colours in the trees along our amazing inland waterways Tuition is included as part of our boat hire....
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Top 7 October half term canal boat holiday destinations
Our top 7 October half term canal boat holiday destinations include Chirk Castle You’ll be self-contained aboard your very own floating holiday cottage. You'll find all the key comforts of...
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Best week-long breaks this autumn
To celebrate the autumn colours, we’ve put together a guide to our best week-long cruises through the countryside This autumn adventure afloat on a canal cruise through the countryside, enjoying...
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UK’s most impressive aqueducts
To help you plan your next narrowboat holiday, we've listed the most impressive canal aqueducts to look out for in England and Wales There are few things as magical as...
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Best August bank holiday boating breaks
The August bank holiday weekend is a great time to take to the water for a boating break Our best August bank holiday boating breaks take you through some of...
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Top 6 summer canal boat holiday circuits
Canal circuits and rings take in a wide variety of landscapes and are popular routes for narrowboat holidays Canal boat holiday circuits and cruising rings bring you back to your...
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