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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Day Boat Hire

#1 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

Fox Narrowboats Dayhire

10 Marina Dr, March PE15 0AU.

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Canal Pub

#2 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

Barley Mow

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

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Canal Pub

#3 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

The Cape of Good Hope

66 Lower Cape, Warwick CV34 5DP.

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Canal Pub

#4 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

The Falcon Inn

Denham

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Canal Pub

#5 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

The Waterway

54 Formosa St, London W9 2JU.

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Canal Pub

#6 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

The Boat Inn

Meadow Lane, Loughborough

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Canal Pub

#7 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

The Coach and Horses

4 Butchers Row, Banbury OX16 5JH.

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Canal Pub

#8 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

Tom o’the Wood

Lock 63, Rowington

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Canal Pub

#9 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

The Waterside – Pub & Carvery

Crick Rd, Rugby CV21 4PW

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Canal Pub

#10 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

The Pelican

Froxfield, Marlborough SN8 3JY.

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Canal Pub

#11 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

Ansty Club

Grove Rd, Ansty, Coventry CV7 9JD.

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