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

#1 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Two Boats Inn

Long Itchington

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Canal Pub

#2 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Old Town Hall Vaults

1 St Mary's St, Whitchurch SY13 1QU.

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Canal Pub

#3 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Black Star

The Black Star, 1 Mitton St, Stourport-on-Severn DY13 8YP.

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Canal Pub

#4 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Ty Croeso Hotel & Restaurant

Dardy, Crickhowell NP8 1PU.

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Canal Pub and Museums

#5 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Millers House Cafe

Three Mill Ln, London E3 3DU, United Kingdom

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Canal Pub

#6 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Navigation Inn

Maesbury Marsh, Oswestry, SY10 8JB

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Canal Pub

#7 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Salts Sports Association

Saltaire, Shipley, Bingley, Shipley BD18 3LA.

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Canal Pub

#8 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Shady Oak

Tarporley CW6.

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Canal Pub

#9 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Barton Turn

Barton Turn, Burton-on-Trent DE13 8EF.

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Canal Pub

#10 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Castle Bistro & Tearooms

6, Courtyard Terrace, Church St, Chirk, Wrexham LL14 5EZ.

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Canal Pub

#11 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Swan

Wrenbury Rd, Whitchurch Rd, Marbury, Nantwich SY13 4LS.

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Cafe and Canal Pub

#12 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Ducks Ditty

Canal, The wharf, Canal Hill, Tiverton EX16 4HX.

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Canal Pub

#13 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Ye Olde Kings Head

Byrons Ln, Macclesfield SK11 0HD.

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Canal Pub

#14 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Old Crown Inn

Back Ln, Shardlow, Derby DE72 2HL.

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Canal Pub

#15 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Spread Eagle

Romiley.

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Canal Pub

#16 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Millrace

21 Maunders Rd, Milton, Stoke-on-Trent ST2 7DU.

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Canal Pub

#17 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Junction Inn

Norbury Junction, Stafford ST20 0PN.

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Canal Pub

#18 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Star

Market Pl, Penkridge, Stafford ST19 5DJ.

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Canal Pub

#19 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Camp House Inn

Camp Ln, Worcester WR2 6LX.

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Canal Pub

#20 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Dysart Arms

Bowe's Gate Rd, Bunbury, Tarporley CW6 9PH.

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