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

#81 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Old Swan at Cheddington

Cheddington Nr Leighton Buzzard

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Canal Pub

#82 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Crooke Hall Inn

92 Crooke Rd, Shevington, Wigan WN6 8LR.

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Canal Pub

#83 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Boat Inn

Canal Rd, Thrupp, Kidlington OX5 1JY.

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Canal Pub

#84 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Market Tavern

21 Market St, Atherstone

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Canal Pub

#85 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Ring O Bells

Village Rd, Christleton, Chester CH3 7AS.

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Canal Pub

#86 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Rosemary Branch

2 Shepperton Rd, London.

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Canal Pub

#87 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Wharf Tavern

Market Drayton, Goldstone, Shropshire TF9 2LP.

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Canal Pub

#88 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Bulls Head

Cookley, Kidderminster DY10 3SA.

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Canal Pub

#89 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Barley Mow

Upper Heyford.

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Canal Pub

#90 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Boat Inn

Meadow Lane, Loughborough

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Canal Pub

#91 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Malt Shovel

49 The Wharf, Shardlow, Derby DE72 2HG.

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Canal Pub

#92 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Eagle & Spur

176 Castle Rd, Cookley, Kidderminster DY10 3TB.

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Canal Pub

#93 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

White Bear

10 High St, Whitchurch SY13 1AR.

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Canal Pub

#94 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Round Oak

Round Oak Inn, 100 Ounsdale Rd, Wombourne, Wolverhampton WV5 8BU.

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Canal Pub

#95 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Moat House

Lower Penkridge Rd, Acton Trussell, Stafford ST17 0RJ.

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Accommodation and Canal Pub

#96 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Chain Bridge Hotel

Berwyn St, Llangollen LL20 8BS.

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Canal Pub

#97 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Bridge Inn

Chirk Bank, Weston Rhyn, Wrexham LL14 5BU.

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Canal Pub

#98 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Old Crown

466 Aldermans Green Rd, Alderman's Green, Coventry CV2 1NP.

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Canal Pub

#99 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Clock Warehouse

Shardlow, Derby DE72 2GL.

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Canal Pub

#100 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Willeymoor Lock Tavern

Tarporley Rd, Whitchurch SY13 4HF.

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