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

#141 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Waterfront Inn

West Stockwith

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Canal Pub

#142 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Vale Inn

29-31 Adlington Rd, Bollington, Macclesfield SK10 5JT.

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Canal Pub

#143 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Coach and Horses

4 Butchers Row, Banbury OX16 5JH.

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Canal Pub

#144 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Rose Inn

Main St, Willoughby, Rugby CV23 8BH.

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Canal Pub

#145 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Old Crown Inn

Bosworth Rd, Snarestone

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Canal Pub

#146 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Royal Oak

1 Chapel Ln, Blisworth, Northampton NN7 3BU.

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Canal Pub

#147 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Cross Keys

Filance Ln, Penkridge, Stafford ST19 5HJ.

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Canal Pub

#148 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Robin Hood Inn

19 Kirkgate, Silsden, Keighley BD20 0AJ.

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Canal Pub

#149 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Navigation Inn

Thrupp Wharf Marina, Cosgrove

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Canal Pub

#150 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Bridge Inn

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

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Canal Pub

#151 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Three Horseshoes

Winkwell

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Canal Pub

#152 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Horse & Jockey, Grindley Brook

Shropshire, Grindley Brook, Whitchurch SY13 4QJ.

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Canal Pub

#153 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Lock Vaults

Spital Walk, Chester CH3 5DB.

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Canal Pub

#154 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Queens Head

Wolverley, Kidderminster DY11 5XB.

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Canal Pub

#155 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Butchers Arms

Priors Harwick.

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Canal Pub

#156 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Plough Inn

Galgate, Lancaster LA2 0LQ.

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Canal Pub

#157 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Tom o’the Wood

Lock 63, Rowington

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Canal Pub

#158 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Hampstall Inn

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

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Canal Pub

#159 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Gales

18 Bridge St, Llangollen LL20 8PF.

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Canal Pub

#160 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Water Witch

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

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