Canal Pub
The Bridge Inn
Tatenhill Ln, Branston, Burton upon Trent, Burton-on-Trent DE14 3EZ.
Canal Pub
#1 Rated Attraction on the Trent & Mersey and Caldon Canal
Attractions on the Trent & Mersey and Caldon Canal
The Trent & Mersey Canal and Caldon Canal are two interconnected waterways that showcase the industrial heritage and scenic beauty of central England. The Trent & Mersey Canal, completed in 1777, stretches 93 miles from the River Trent at Derwent Mouth to the River Mersey at Preston Brook, playing a crucial role in the transport of pottery, salt, and coal during the Industrial Revolution. Branching off at Etruria in Stoke-on-Trent, the Caldon Canal winds for 18 miles through the picturesque Churnet Valley, offering a tranquil route past wooded hills, historic mills, and charming villages. Together, these canals provide boaters, walkers, and cyclists with a fascinating mix of engineering landmarks, such as the Harecastle Tunnel and staircase locks, as well as peaceful countryside, making them popular routes for leisure and exploration.
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.
Trent & Mersey and Caldon Canal's Best Attractions in 2026
Day Boat Hire
#2 Rated Attraction on the Trent & Mersey and Caldon Canal
Day Boat Hire
Karen’s Day Boat Hire
Boothstown, Marina, 14 Quayside Cl, Boothstown, Worsley, Manchester M28 1YB.
Canal Pub
#3 Rated Attraction on the Trent & Mersey and Caldon Canal
Skippered Boat Trips and Visitor Centres
#4 Rated Attraction on the Trent & Mersey and Caldon Canal
Canal Pub
#5 Rated Attraction on the Trent & Mersey and Caldon Canal
Canal Pub
#6 Rated Attraction on the Trent & Mersey and Caldon Canal
Day Boat Hire
#7 Rated Attraction on the Trent & Mersey and Caldon Canal
Day Boat Hire
M&I Marine Ltd
220 Manchester Rd, Lostock Gralam, Northwich CW9 7NT.
Canal Pub
#8 Rated Attraction on the Trent & Mersey and Caldon Canal
Skippered Boat Trips
#9 Rated Attraction on the Trent & Mersey and Caldon Canal
Skippered Boat Trips
Stone Canal Trips – Eat Elite
Crown St, Stone ST15 8QN.
Castle
#10 Rated Attraction on the Trent & Mersey and Caldon Canal
Canal Pub
#11 Rated Attraction on the Trent & Mersey and Caldon Canal
Museums
#12 Rated Attraction on the Trent & Mersey and Caldon Canal
Canal Pub
#13 Rated Attraction on the Trent & Mersey and Caldon Canal
Canal Pub
#14 Rated Attraction on the Trent & Mersey and Caldon Canal
Skippered Boat Trips
#15 Rated Attraction on the Trent & Mersey and Caldon Canal
Skippered Boat Trips
Mercia Swan
Findern Ln, Willington, Derby DE65 6DW.
Canal Pub
#16 Rated Attraction on the Trent & Mersey and Caldon Canal
Canal Pub
#17 Rated Attraction on the Trent & Mersey and Caldon Canal
Canal Pub
#18 Rated Attraction on the Trent & Mersey and Caldon Canal
Canal Museum and Museums
#19 Rated Attraction on the Trent & Mersey and Caldon Canal
Canal Museum and Museums
Shardlow Heritage Centre
Shardlow Heritage Centre, London Rd, Shardlow, Derby DE72 2GA.
Canal Pub
#20 Rated Attraction on the Trent & Mersey and Caldon Canal
