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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.

Canal Pub
#21 Rated Attraction on the Staffs and Worcs Canal

Bird in Hand

Canal side, 5 Holly Rd, Stourport-on-Severn DY13 9BA.

  • Canalside
  • Food
  • Real Ale
Canal Pub
#22 Rated Attraction on the Staffs and Worcs Canal

The Wharf Inn

Holt Fleet, Worcester WR6 6NN.

  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
  • Food
Skippered Boat Trips
#23 Rated Attraction on the Staffs and Worcs Canal

South Staffs Narrowboat Company

Castlecroft Lane, Wolverhampton, WV3 8JU

  • Accessible