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Hatton Locks

Hatton Locks

Hatton Locks on the Grand Union Canal in Warwickshire are one of the longest flight of locks in England The 21 locks on the Grand Union Canal at Hatton are...
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Stockton Locks

Stockton Locks

The Stockton flight of 10 locks is on the Grand Union Canal near the historic village of Stockton in Warwickshire. From the locks, there are stunning views of the surrounding...
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Top 10 wildlife destinations to enjoy on a canal boat holiday

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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The Grand Union Canal

The Grand Union Canal

Built to transport goods between London and Birmingham, today the Grand Union Canal is alive with pleasure boats, walkers, cyclists and wildlife Stretching 137 miles through 166 locks, the Grand...
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The Birmingham Mini-Ring

The Birmingham Mini-Ring

With more canals than Venice, exploring the Birmingham area by boat is one of the best ways to experience Britain’s vibrant second city The Birmingham Mini-Ring takes boaters through industrial...
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The Warwickshire Ring

The Warwickshire Ring

The Warwickshire Ring canal cruising route takes you through picturesque countryside, historic villages and into the heart of Birmingham The circuit runs for 104 miles through 121 locks.  It takes...
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10-day and two week breaks from Wootton Wawen

10-day and two week breaks from Wootton Wawen

On a longer boating break from Wootton Wawen you can complete the Warwickshire Ring or the Avon Ring The Warwickshire Ring (128 locks, 59 hours) This circuit offers a great...
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Week long breaks from Wootton Wawen

Week long breaks from Wootton Wawen

On a week's boating break from Wootton Wawen you can complete the Birmingham Mini-Ring or visit Stratford-upon-Avon and Tewkesbury Warwick & back (28 miles, 76 locks, 23 hours) Cruise north...
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Canal boat holidays on the Grand Union Canal

Canal boat holidays on the Grand Union Canal

Visit the incredible medieval castle at Warwick, the mighty flight of locks at Hatton and peaceful villages with traditional pubs Built to transport goods between London and Birmingham, today the...
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Best boating holidays for beginners from Wootton Wawen

Best boating holidays for beginners from Wootton Wawen

Our canal boat hire base at Wootton Wawen on the Stratford Canal near Henley-in-Arden, offers a great choice of routes for beginners. Whether you want to experience a rural retreat...
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Be Inspired

We offer a range of different types of holidays such as City Breaks, Relaxation Cruises and Popular Destinations

City Breaks
Rural retreats
Popular places

So why choose Anglo Welsh?

Over 55 years providing unique canal boat holidays in England and Wales.
Modern and spacious narrowboat and wide beam barge hire – from 2 to 12 berths.
Wide choice of narrowboat hire locations and canal boat holiday destinations.
Canal boat holiday routes for novices & experienced boaters.
Flexible holiday booking, no hidden costs.
Family friendly and pet friendly holidays.
Great days out on the water.
Luxury canal boat hire and Thames boating holidays.

Anglo Welsh. So much more than narrowboats

...but don't just take our word for it

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