Skippered Boat Trips
Tooley Boatyard
Spiceball Park Rd, Banbury OX16 2PQ
Skippered Boat Trips
#1 Rated Attraction on the Oxford Canal
Attractions on the Oxford Canal
The Oxford Canal is a historic and picturesque waterway in central England, running for 77 miles from Oxford to Coventry. Completed in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the canal was originally built to transport coal from the Midlands to southern markets, playing a vital role in the region’s industrial development. Renowned for its winding, rural route, the Oxford Canal meanders through charming countryside, market towns, and traditional canal villages, with iconic narrow locks and distinctive lift bridges along the way. Today, the canal is popular with leisure boaters, walkers, and cyclists, offering tranquil towpaths, abundant wildlife, and a peaceful escape into the heart of the English countryside. Its blend of history, scenic beauty, and relaxed atmosphere makes the Oxford Canal a beloved feature of Britain’s canal network.
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.
Oxford Canal's Best Attractions in 2026
Day Boat Hire
#2 Rated Attraction on the Oxford Canal
Day Boat Hire
Union Canal Carriers Ltd
Dark Ln, Braunston, Daventry NN11 7HJ.
Castle
#3 Rated Attraction on the Oxford Canal
Canal Pub
#4 Rated Attraction on the Oxford Canal
Canal Pub
#5 Rated Attraction on the Oxford Canal
Day Boat Hire
#6 Rated Attraction on the Oxford Canal
Day Boat Hire and Cafe
#7 Rated Attraction on the Oxford Canal
Day Boat Hire and Cafe
Clifton Cruisers – Boat Hire & Cafe
Clifton Wharf, Clifton upon Dunsmore, Rugby CV23 0EY.
Canal Pub
#8 Rated Attraction on the Oxford Canal
Canal Pub
#9 Rated Attraction on the Oxford Canal
Canal Pub
#10 Rated Attraction on the Oxford Canal
Canal Pub
#11 Rated Attraction on the Oxford Canal
Canal Pub
#12 Rated Attraction on the Oxford Canal
Canal Pub
#13 Rated Attraction on the Oxford Canal
Canal Pub
#14 Rated Attraction on the Oxford Canal
Canal Pub
#15 Rated Attraction on the Oxford Canal
Canal Pub
#16 Rated Attraction on the Oxford Canal
Day Boat Hire
#17 Rated Attraction on the Oxford Canal
Day Boat Hire
Lime Farm Marina
Cathiron Ln, Rugby CV23 0JH.
Canal Pub
#18 Rated Attraction on the Oxford Canal
