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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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Skippered Boat Trips
#1 Rated Attraction on the Lancaster Canal

Lancaster Canal Trust

Crooklands, Milnthorpe LA7 7NW.

"Free skippered boat trips (Easter - October)"

Canal Pub
#2 Rated Attraction on the Lancaster Canal

The White Bull

The White Bull at, Garstang Rd, Bilsborrow, Preston PR3 0RE.

  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
  • Food
Canal Pub
#3 Rated Attraction on the Lancaster Canal

The New Inn

Galgate.

  • Accomodation
  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
Castle
#4 Rated Attraction on the Lancaster Canal

Lancaster Castle

Castle Hill, Lancaster LA1 1YN.

  • Accessible Entrance
Canal Pub
#5 Rated Attraction on the Lancaster Canal

The Plough Inn

Galgate, Lancaster LA2 0LQ.

  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
  • Food
Canal Pub
#6 Rated Attraction on the Lancaster Canal

The Water Witch

Canal Tow Path, Aldcliffe Rd, Lancaster LA1 1SU.

  • Accomodation
  • Canalside
  • Dog Friendly
Canal Pub
#7 Rated Attraction on the Lancaster Canal

The Tithe Barn

Church St, Garstang, Preston PR3 1PA.

  • Canalside
  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
Canal Pub
#8 Rated Attraction on the Lancaster Canal

Toll House Inn

Penny St, Lancaster LA1 1XT

  • Accomodation
  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
Canal Pub
#10 Rated Attraction on the Lancaster Canal

The Royal Hotel

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

  • Accomodation
  • Canalside
  • Dog Friendly
Skippered Boat Trips
#11 Rated Attraction on the Lancaster Canal

Kingfisher Cruises

Aldcliffe Rd, Lancaster LA1 1AZ

"Trip Boat"

Castle
#12 Rated Attraction on the Lancaster Canal

Greenhalgh Castle

Greenhalgh Castle, Castle Ln, Garstang, Preston PR3 1TL.

"The ruins can be viewed with permission from the adjacent farm"