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 Wheatsheaf

15 Main Rd, Crick

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Canal Pub

#142 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Clifford Arms

Main Rd, Great Haywood, Stafford ST18 0SR.

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Canal Pub

#143 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Anchor Inn

Brewood Rd, Cross Green, Coven, Wolverhampton WV10 7PW.

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Canal Pub

#144 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The New Inn

Top Flight Northampton

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Accommodation and Canal Pub

#145 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Anglers Retreat

Startops End, Marsworth

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Canal Pub

#146 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Mount Pleasant

98 Ounsdale Rd, Wombourne, Wolverhampton WV5 8BP.

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Canal Pub

#147 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Angel

Severn Side, Stourport-on-Severn DY13 9EW.

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Canal Pub

#148 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Navigation

120 Horninglow Rd, Burton upon Trent, Burton-on-Trent DE14 2PT.

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Canal Pub

#149 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Kings Arm

Bolton Rd, Silsden, Keighley BD20 0JY.

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Canal Pub

#150 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Waggon & Horses

Waggon & Horses, 100 Bridgnorth Rd, Wombourne, Wolverhampton WV5 0AQ.

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Canal Pub

#151 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Pelican

Froxfield, Marlborough SN8 3JY.

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Canal Pub

#152 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Spread Eagle

Watling St, Gailey, Stafford ST19 5PN.

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Canal Pub

#153 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Walnut Tree Inn

Near Bridge 49, Blisworth

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Canal Pub

#154 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Bunbury Arms

Little Stanney Ln, Stoak, Chester CH2 4HW.

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Canal Pub

#155 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Anchor Inn

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

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Canal Pub

#156 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

New Inn

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

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Canal Pub

#157 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Spring Inn

Bath Rd, Sulhamstead, Reading RG7 5HP.

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Canal Pub

#158 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Gardeners Arms

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

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Canal Pub

#159 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Lock Tavern

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

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Canal Pub

#160 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Royal Hotel

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

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