The Best Attractions on the Southern England 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 Southern England Waterways

Barley Mow

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

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Canal Pub

#2 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

Wharf Inn

End of the Welford Arm

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Canal Pub

#3 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

The Falcon Inn

Denham

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Canal Pub

#4 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

The Royal Oak

1 Chapel Ln, Blisworth, Northampton NN7 3BU.

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Canal Pub

#5 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

The Sun Inn

1 Wharf St, Godalming GU7 1NN.

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Canal Pub

#6 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

The Wheatsheaf

15 Main Rd, Crick

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Accommodation and Canal Pub

#7 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

The Anglers Retreat

Startops End, Marsworth

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Canal Pub

#8 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

The Pelican

Froxfield, Marlborough SN8 3JY.

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Canal Pub

#9 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

Walnut Tree Inn

Near Bridge 49, Blisworth

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Canal Pub

#10 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

Perch & Pike

The St, South Stoke, Reading RG8 0JS.

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