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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Canal Pub

#161 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Cross Keys

Filance Ln, Penkridge, Stafford ST19 5HJ.

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Canal Pub

#162 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Robin Hood Inn

19 Kirkgate, Silsden, Keighley BD20 0AJ.

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Canal Pub

#163 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Navigation Inn

Thrupp Wharf Marina, Cosgrove

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Canal Pub

#164 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Bridge Inn

Bridge Inn, 12 Shropshire St, Audlem, Crewe CW3 0DX.

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Canal Pub

#165 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Three Horseshoes

Winkwell

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Canal Pub

#166 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Horse & Jockey, Grindley Brook

Shropshire, Grindley Brook, Whitchurch SY13 4QJ.

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Canal Pub

#167 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Lock Vaults

Spital Walk, Chester CH3 5DB.

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Canal Pub

#168 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Horseshoe Inn

Brithdir Ln, Berriew, Welshpool SY21 8AW.

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Canal Pub

#169 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Queens Head

Wolverley, Kidderminster DY11 5XB.

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Canal Pub

#170 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Butchers Arms

Priors Harwick.

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Canal Pub

#171 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Plough Inn

Galgate, Lancaster LA2 0LQ.

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Canal Pub

#172 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Tom o’the Wood

Lock 63, Rowington

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Canal Pub

#173 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Hampstall Inn

Hampstall Ln, Astley Burf, Stourport-on-Severn DY13 0RY.

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Canal Pub

#174 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Gales

18 Bridge St, Llangollen LL20 8PF.

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Canal Pub

#175 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Water Witch

Canal Tow Path, Aldcliffe Rd, Lancaster LA1 1SU.

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Canal Pub

#176 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Farmers Arms

Marsh Ln, Nantwich CW5 8PN.

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Canal Pub

#177 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Slipway

48 Crabtree Ln, Burscough, Ormskirk L40 0RN.

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Canal Pub

#178 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Boat Inn

Birdingbury Wharf, nr Stockton.

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Canal Pub

#179 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Barbridge Inn

Old Chester Rd, Nantwich CW5 6AY.

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Canal Pub

#180 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Tithe Barn

Church St, Garstang, Preston PR3 1PA.

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