The Best Attractions on the UK Waterways 2026

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Britain’s 4,700 miles of canals and rivers are lined with historic pubs, castles, and engineering marvels. Visitors can enjoy canalside pubs like the Admiral Nelson and The Turf Hotel, explore castles such as Beeston and Chirk, and see attractions like the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Anderton Boat Lift, and National Waterways Museums. Day boat hire is widely available, and guided cruises offer relaxing ways to discover the canals’ heritage and scenery.

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Skippered Boat Trips

#41 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Baldwin Trust – Halseyon Days

Leicester Marina, Pinfold Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8AS

Skippered Boat Trips

#42 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Baldwin Trust – Dandelion

Barrow upon Soar

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Skippered Boat Trips

#43 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Seagull Trust Cruises Highland Branch

Glenurquhart Rd, Inverness IV3 8JL

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Skippered Boat Trips

#44 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Crusader Community Boating

7 Pyghtle Way, Northampton NN4 0QJ

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Canal Pub

#45 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Castle Bistro & Tearooms

6, Courtyard Terrace, Church St, Chirk, Wrexham LL14 5EZ.

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Canal Pub

#46 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Swan

Wrenbury Rd, Whitchurch Rd, Marbury, Nantwich SY13 4LS.

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Cafe and Canal Pub

#47 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Ducks Ditty

Canal, The wharf, Canal Hill, Tiverton EX16 4HX.

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Canal Pub

#48 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Ye Olde Kings Head

Byrons Ln, Macclesfield SK11 0HD.

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Canal Pub

#49 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Old Crown Inn

Back Ln, Shardlow, Derby DE72 2HL.

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Canal Pub

#50 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Spread Eagle

Romiley.

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Canal Pub

#51 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Millrace

21 Maunders Rd, Milton, Stoke-on-Trent ST2 7DU.

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Canal Pub

#52 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Junction Inn

Norbury Junction, Stafford ST20 0PN.

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Canal Pub

#53 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Eagle Vaults

2 Friar St., Worcester WR1 2LZ.

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Canal Pub

#54 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Dysart Arms

Bowe's Gate Rd, Bunbury, Tarporley CW6 9PH.

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Canal Pub

#55 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Camp House Inn

Camp Ln, Worcester WR2 6LX.

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Canal Pub

#56 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Windmill Inn

Holehouse Ln, Whiteley Green, Macclesfield SK10 5SJ.

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Canal Pub

#57 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Anchor Inn

Peggs Ln, Stafford ST20 0NG.

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Canal Pub

#58 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Wheatsheaf

10 The Grn, Braunston, Daventry NN11 7HW.

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Canal Pub

#59 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Green Man

1 Canal Bridge, Willington, Derby DE65 6BQ.

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Canal Pub

#60 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Red Cow

Pepper St, Whitchurch SY13 1BG.

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