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The River Severn, River Avon, and the Droitwich Canal are important waterways in the west of England that have played key roles in transport, trade, and the development of local communities. The River Severn, the longest river in the UK, flows from Wales through several English counties before reaching the Bristol Channel, historically supporting trade and agriculture. The River Avon (often called the Warwickshire Avon) runs through towns such as Stratford-upon-Avon and eventually joins the River Severn at Tewkesbury. The Droitwich Canal system, which connects the town of Droitwich Spa to the River Severn and the River Avon, was originally built to transport salt from local brine springs but is now mainly used for leisure boating and tourism. Together, these waterways illustrate how natural rivers and man-made canals have shaped the economy and landscape of the region.

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Day Boat Hire
#1 Rated Canal Trips on the River Severn, River Avon and Droitwich Canal
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Free Spirit Cruising

Bredon Rd, Tewkesbury GL20 5BY.

  • Accessible Entrance
Skippered Boat Trips
#2 Rated Canal Trips on the River Severn, River Avon and Droitwich Canal

River Stour Trust

The Granary, Quay Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2AN

  • Accessible
Skippered Boat Trips and Visitor Centres
#3 Rated Canal Trips on the River Severn, River Avon and Droitwich Canal

Cotswold Canals Trust Wallbridge

Ebley Mill GL5 4UB

  • Accessible
Skippered Boat Trips
#4 Rated Canal Trips on the River Severn, River Avon and Droitwich Canal
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Cotswolds Canal Trust Ebley Mill

Westward Rd, Ebley, Stroud GL5 4SR

Skippered Boat Trips
#5 Rated Canal Trips on the River Severn, River Avon and Droitwich Canal

Pulteney Cruisers Ltd

Pulteney weir, Bathwick, Bath BA2 4AT.

  • Accessible
Skippered Boat Trips
#6 Rated Canal Trips on the River Severn, River Avon and Droitwich Canal

River King

Severn Way, Stourport-on-Severn DY13 8UY.

  • Accessible
Day Boat Hire
#7 Rated Canal Trips on the River Severn, River Avon and Droitwich Canal
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Bidford Boat Services

Riverside House, 4 The Pleck, Bidford-on-Avon, Alcester B50 4BB.

"Dayboat hire"

Skippered Boat Trips and Visitor Centres
#8 Rated Canal Trips on the River Severn, River Avon and Droitwich Canal

Cotswold Canal Trust Visitor Centre

Church Ln, Saul, Gloucester GL2 7LA

  • Accessible
Restaurant Boats and Skippered Boat Trips
#9 Rated Canal Trips on the River Severn, River Avon and Droitwich Canal
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Avon River Cruises Ltd – The Silver Salmon

Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA

"Bath Boat Trips and Private Charter"

Skippered Boat Trips

Sabrina

Victoria House Victoria Quay, Victoria Ave, Welsh Bridge, Shrewsbury SY1 1HH.

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