Canal Pub
Shady Oak
Tarporley CW6.
Canal Pub
#1 Rated Attraction on the Shropshire Union Canal
Attractions on the Shropshire Union Canal
The Shropshire Union Canal is a picturesque and historically significant waterway stretching over 66 miles from Wolverhampton to Ellesmere Port in northwest England. Completed in the early 19th century, the canal is renowned for its straight, wide sections and impressive engineering, much of it designed by the famous engineer Thomas Telford. It passes through charming market towns like Market Drayton and Nantwich, as well as peaceful countryside dotted with elegant cast-iron bridges and distinctive cuttings. Today, the Shropshire Union Canal is popular with boaters, walkers, and cyclists, offering tranquil scenery, abundant wildlife, and a relaxing journey through both rural and urban landscapes. Its blend of industrial heritage and natural beauty makes it a favourite destination for those exploring 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.
Shropshire Union Canal's Best Attractions in 2026
Restaurant Boats and Cafe
#2 Rated Attraction on the Shropshire Union Canal
Restaurant Boats and Cafe
Dee’s Venetian Marina Tearoom
1 Marina cottages, Nantwich CW5 6DD.
Canal Pub
#3 Rated Attraction on the Shropshire Union Canal
Canal Pub
#4 Rated Attraction on the Shropshire Union Canal
Canal Pub
#5 Rated Attraction on the Shropshire Union Canal
Canal Pub
#6 Rated Attraction on the Shropshire Union Canal
Day Boat Hire
#7 Rated Attraction on the Shropshire Union Canal
Canal Museum, Museums and Skippered Boat Trips
#8 Rated Attraction on the Shropshire Union Canal
Canal Museum, Museums and Skippered Boat Trips
The National Waterways Museum
S Pier Rd, Ellesmere Port CH65 4FW.
Day Boat Hire
#9 Rated Attraction on the Shropshire Union Canal
Day Boat Hire
Chester Day Boat Hire
Newton Ln, Chester CH3 9NE.
Canal Pub
#10 Rated Attraction on the Shropshire Union Canal
Canal Pub
#11 Rated Attraction on the Shropshire Union Canal
Canal Pub
#12 Rated Attraction on the Shropshire Union Canal
Canal Pub
#13 Rated Attraction on the Shropshire Union Canal
Castle
#14 Rated Attraction on the Shropshire Union Canal
Canal Pub
#15 Rated Attraction on the Shropshire Union Canal
Day Boat Hire
#16 Rated Attraction on the Shropshire Union Canal
Day Boat Hire
Norbury Wharf
The Wharf, Norbury Junction, Stafford ST20 0PN.
Skippered Boat Trips
#17 Rated Attraction on the Shropshire Union Canal
Skippered Boat Trips
Norbury Wharf
The Wharf, Norbury Junction, Stafford ST20 0PN.
Canal Pub
#18 Rated Attraction on the Shropshire Union Canal
Day Boat Hire
#19 Rated Attraction on the Shropshire Union Canal
Canal Pub
#20 Rated Attraction on the Shropshire Union Canal
