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, restaurants and top attractions. Canal boat moorings are often close by so a canal boat can provide accommodation for a city break celebration!
Our narrowboats can accommodate up to 12 people – perfect for getting family or friends together for a celebration afloat.
Here are our top 3 celebration destinations:
1. Experience the hot springs and nighlife in Georgian Bath
Famous for its beautiful Georgian architecture and Roman Baths, Bath on the banks of the River Avon, remains one of Britain’s top tourist destinations. From our base at Monkton Combe, it takes just two hours (passing through six locks), to reach moorings in the centre of Bath. Georgian Bath is famous for its thermal hot springs which you can experience at Thermae Bath Spa. There’s a fantastic choice of places to eat and drink in this UNESCO World Heritage city. And popular night time destinations include Komedia’s Krater Comedy Club, live music at the Green Park Brassie and cocktails at the Circo Bar & Lounge.
2. Celebrate in Shakespeare’s Stratford
From Wootton Wawen, on the Stratford Canal near Henley-in-Arden, you can cruise to this famous town on the banks of the River Avon in just six hours. Once there, you can moor up in Bancroft Basin in the centre of Stratford, close to waterside restaurants and the Royal Shakespeare theatre with its star-studded productions. Stratford has a great choice of bars, pubs and clubs, including the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Rooftop Restaurant, All Bar One and the Shakespeare Street Cocktail Bar & Nightclub.
3. Shop, eat and party in historic Chester
Renowned for its Roman city walls, cobbled streets, medieval shopping rows and racecourse, the historic City of Chester on the River Dee is just seven hours by boat from Bunbury. As well as amazing shopping, Chester has some fantastic bars and restaurants. For example, the Opera Grill housed in an impressive Grade II listed building with a neoclassical Greek façade (which also offers live music on Friday nights). The Alchemist cocktail bar and restaurant where exciting experimental drinks and food are served. And the lively Barlounge Chester with great outdoor and indoor space for celebrating.
