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

Straw Hat

Hope Farm Rd, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port CH66 2BH.

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Canal Pub

#142 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Spread Eagle

Watling St, Gailey, Stafford ST19 5PN.

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Canal Pub

#143 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Walnut Tree Inn

Near Bridge 49, Blisworth

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Canal Pub

#144 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Anchor Inn

Salterforth Ln, Barnoldswick, Salterforth, Barnoldswick BB18 5TT.

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Canal Pub

#145 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Bunbury Arms

Little Stanney Ln, Stoak, Chester CH2 4HW.

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Canal Pub

#146 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

New Inn

The New Inn, 61 The Wharf, Shardlow, Derby DE72 2HG.

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Canal Pub

#147 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Spring Inn

Bath Rd, Sulhamstead, Reading RG7 5HP.

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Canal Pub

#148 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Gardeners Arms

47 Vines Ln, Droitwich Spa, Droitwich WR9 8LU.

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Canal Pub

#149 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Lock Tavern

35 Chalk Farm Rd, Chalk Farm, London NW1 8AJ.

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Canal Pub

#150 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Bryn Howel Hotel

Bryn Howel Hotel & Restaurant, Trevor, Llangollen LL20 7UW.

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Canal Pub

#151 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel, Main Rd, Bolton-le-Sands, Carnforth LA5 8DQ.

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Canal Pub

#152 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Spice Heaven

4-6 Station Rd, Whitchurch SY13 1RE.

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Canal Pub and Hotel

#153 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Castle of Brecon Hotel

Castle Square, Brecon LD3 9DB.

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Canal Pub

#154 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Grange Inn

Casey Ln, Burton upon Trent, Burton-on-Trent DE14 2JQ.

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Canal Pub

#155 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Ye Old White Hotel

The Quay, Burnham-on-Crouch CM0 8AS.

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Canal Pub

#156 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Perch & Pike

The St, South Stoke, Reading RG8 0JS.

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Canal Pub

#157 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Lock Inn

Lock Inn, Wolverley Rd, Wolverley, Kidderminster DY10 3RN.

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Accommodation and Canal Pub

#158 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Lion Quays

Weston Rhyn, Gobowen, Oswestry SY11 3EN.

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Canal Pub

#159 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Vine Inn

1 Dunsley Rd, Kinver, Stourbridge DY7 6LJ.

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Canal Pub

#160 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Rising Sun Country Pub and Restaurant

Station Rd, Scholar Green, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 3JT.

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