Attractions on the UK Waterways

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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.

UK Waterways's Best Attractions in 2026

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Skippered Boat Trips
#22 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways
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London Eye River Cruise

Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB
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Museums, Park and Skippered Boat Trips
#23 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Moira Furnace Museum and Country Park

Furnace Lane, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT.
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Skippered Boat Trips
#24 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

River Lee Cruises

Nazeing New Rd, Broxbourne EN10 6TD
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Skippered Boat Trips
#25 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Accessible Boating

Galleon Marine Boatyard, Colt Hill, Odiham RG29 1AL.
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Skippered Boat Trips
#26 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Waterways Experiences

Nash Mills Recreation Centre, Red Lion Ln, Hemel Hempstead HP3 9TE
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Day Boat Hire, Restaurant Boats and Skippered Boat Trips
#27 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Skipton Boat Trips

The Wharf Office, 3 Coach St, Skipton BD23 1LH
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Cafe, Day Boat Hire, Restaurant Boats and Skippered Boat Trips
#28 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Chichester Canal Centre

Canal Wharf, Basin Rd, Chichester PO19 8DT.
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Day Boat Hire and Skippered Boat Trips
#29 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Broads Tours

The Bridge, Wroxham, Norfolk, England, NR12 8RX
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Canal Pub
#32 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Barton Turn

Barton Turn, Burton-on-Trent DE13 8EF.
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  • Canalside
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Skippered Boat Trips
#33 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Seagull Trust Cruises – Falkirk

The Boathouse, South Bantaskine Road, Bantaskine Estate, Falkirk. FK1 5PT
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Skippered Boat Trips and Visitor Centres
#35 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Cotswold Canals Trust Wallbridge

Ebley Mill GL5 4UB
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Restaurant Boats and Skippered Boat Trips
#36 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

BMK Waterway Trust Electra

Campbell Wharf, Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 4BG
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Canal Pub
#37 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Shady Oak

Tarporley CW6.
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  • Canalside
  • Dog Friendly
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Skippered Boat Trips
#38 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Hobbs of Henley

Station Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1AZ
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Skippered Boat Trips
#39 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Huelwen Trust

Heulwen Wharf, Welshpool SY21 7NT
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Skippered Boat Trips
#40 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways
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The Baldwin Trust – Halseyon Days

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