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

The Two Boats Inn

Long Itchington

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Canal Pub and Museums

#2 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

Millers House Cafe

Three Mill Ln, London E3 3DU, United Kingdom

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Cafe and Canal Pub

#3 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

The Ducks Ditty

Canal, The wharf, Canal Hill, Tiverton EX16 4HX.

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Canal Pub

#4 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

The Wheatsheaf

10 The Grn, Braunston, Daventry NN11 7HW.

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Canal Pub

#5 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

Barley Mow

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

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Canal Pub

#6 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

The Cape of Good Hope

66 Lower Cape, Warwick CV34 5DP.

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Canal Pub

#7 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

The Old Plough

82 High St, Braunston, Daventry NN11 7HS

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Canal Pub

#8 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

Grand Junction Arms

Bridge 9, Paddington branch

Canal Pub

#9 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

Great Western Arms

Station Rd, Aynho, Banbury OX17 3BP.

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Canal Pub

#10 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

The Waterway

54 Formosa St, London W9 2JU.

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Canal Pub

#11 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

The Old Swan at Cheddington

Cheddington Nr Leighton Buzzard

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Canal Pub

#12 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

The Boat Inn

Meadow Lane, Loughborough

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Canal Pub

#13 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

The Old Crown

466 Aldermans Green Rd, Alderman's Green, Coventry CV2 1NP.

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Canal Pub

#14 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

The Coach and Horses

4 Butchers Row, Banbury OX16 5JH.

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Canal Pub

#15 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

The Rose Inn

Main St, Willoughby, Rugby CV23 8BH.

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Canal Pub

#16 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

The Navigation Inn

Thrupp Wharf Marina, Cosgrove

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Canal Pub

#17 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

The Three Horseshoes

Winkwell

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Canal Pub

#18 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

Tom o’the Wood

Lock 63, Rowington

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Canal Pub

#19 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

The Sun Inn

1 Wharf St, Godalming GU7 1NN.

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Canal Pub

#20 Rated Attraction on the Southern England Waterways

The Boat Inn

Bridge Rd, Stoke Bruerne, Towcester NN12 7SB

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