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

Bryn Howel Hotel

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

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Canal Pub

#162 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Spice Heaven

4-6 Station Rd, Whitchurch SY13 1RE.

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Canal Pub

#163 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 and Hotel

#164 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Castle of Brecon Hotel

Castle Square, Brecon LD3 9DB.

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Canal Pub

#165 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Ye Old White Hotel

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

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Canal Pub

#166 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Perch & Pike

The St, South Stoke, Reading RG8 0JS.

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Canal Pub

#167 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

#168 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Lion Quays

Weston Rhyn, Gobowen, Oswestry SY11 3EN.

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Canal Pub

#169 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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Canal Pub

#170 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Vine Inn

1 Dunsley Rd, Kinver, Stourbridge DY7 6LJ.

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Canal Pub

#171 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Black Lion Hotel

Scotland St, Ellesmere SY12 0EG.

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Canal Pub

#172 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Swan Hotel

Waterside, Upton upon Severn, Worcester WR8 0JD.

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Canal Pub

#173 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Puss in Boots

Buxton Road, Macclesfield.

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Canal Pub

#174 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Ansty Club

Grove Rd, Ansty, Coventry CV7 9JD.

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Canal Pub

#175 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Bird in Hand

Canal side, 5 Holly Rd, Stourport-on-Severn DY13 9BA.

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Canal Pub

#176 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Dahi Divan

Kings Bromley Rd, Alrewas, Burton-on-Trent DE13 7DB.

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Canal Pub

#177 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Wharf Inn

Holt Fleet, Worcester WR6 6NN.

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Canal Pub

#178 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Navigation Inn

Newport Road, Gnosall, Stafford, ST20 0BN

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Canal Pub

#179 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Saracens Head Weston

Stafford Rd, Weston, Stafford ST18 0HT.

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Canal Pub

#180 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Church House Inn

Church St, Bollington, Macclesfield SK10 5PY.

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