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

Dysart Arms

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

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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

The Navigation Inn

Maesbury Marsh, Oswestry, SY10 8JB

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Canal Pub

#5 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Barton Turn

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

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Canal Pub

#6 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Salts Sports Association

Saltaire, Shipley, Bingley, Shipley BD18 3LA.

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Canal Pub

#7 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Castle Bistro & Tearooms

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

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Canal Pub

#8 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Swan

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

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Canal Pub

#9 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Barley Mow

64 Main St, Newbold on Avon, Rugby CV21 1HW.

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Canal Pub

#10 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Hartley Arms

56 Long St, Wheaton Aston, Stafford ST19 9NF.

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Cafe and Canal Pub

#11 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Ducks Ditty

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

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Canal Pub

#12 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Ye Olde Kings Head

Byrons Ln, Macclesfield SK11 0HD.

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Canal Pub

#13 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The White Hart

Birch Rd, Ellesmere SY12 0ET.

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Canal Pub

#14 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Spread Eagle

Romiley.

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Canal Pub

#15 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Millrace

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

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Canal Pub

#16 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Junction Inn

Norbury Junction, Stafford ST20 0PN.

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Canal Pub

#17 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Windmill Inn

Holehouse Ln, Whiteley Green, Macclesfield SK10 5SJ.

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Canal Pub

#18 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Camp House Inn

Camp Ln, Worcester WR2 6LX.

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Canal Pub

#19 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Eagle Vaults

2 Friar St., Worcester WR1 2LZ.

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Canal Pub

#20 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Anchor Inn

Peggs Ln, Stafford ST20 0NG.

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