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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.

UK Waterways's Best Attractions in 2026

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Canal Pub
#21 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The White Hart, South Kilworth

Bridge 37 Leicester Section, 1 mile to South Kilworth
3.8
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  • Serves Food
  • Bar Service
  • Accessible Entrance
Day Boat Hire
#22 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Debbie’s Day Boats Ltd

Coleshill Rd, Fazeley, Tamworth B78 3RY.
0.0
reviews
  • Accessible Entrance
Skippered Boat Trips
#23 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Tooley Boatyard

Spiceball Park Rd, Banbury OX16 2PQ
0.0
reviews
  • Accessible Entrance
Castle
#24 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Cliffe Castle

Spring Gardens Ln, Keighley BD20 6LH.
0.0
reviews
  • Accessible Entrance
Day Boat Hire
#25 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways
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Free Spirit Cruising

Bredon Rd, Tewkesbury GL20 5BY.
  • Accessible Entrance
Castle
#26 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Tower of London

London EC3N 4AB.
0.0
reviews
  • Accessible Entrance
Day Boat Hire
#27 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways
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Union Canal Carriers Ltd

Dark Ln, Braunston, Daventry NN11 7HJ.

"Day Boat Hire"

Skippered Boat Trips
#28 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Electric Barge

Grand Union Canal adj, Sheldon Square, London W2 6NA.
0.0
reviews
  • Accessible
Skippered Boat Trips
#29 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways
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Little Star – Anglo Welsh

Station Rd, Trevor, Llangollen LL20 7TT.

"Little Star boat trips across the World Heritage Pontcysyllte Aqueduct 38 metres above the River Dee. Onboard refreshments."

Day Boat Hire
#31 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways
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Beacon Park Day Boats

Hillside Rd, Llangattock, Crickhowell NP8 1EQ.
  • Accessible Entrance
Canal Pub
#32 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Navigation Inn

Maesbury Marsh, Oswestry, SY10 8JB
0.0
reviews
  • Canalside
  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
Day Boat Hire
#33 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Fox Narrowboats Dayhire

10 Marina Dr, March PE15 0AU.
0.0
reviews
  • Dog Friendly
Day Boat Hire
#34 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways
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Worsley Day Boat Hire

Dayboat Office, Worsley Dry Docks, Worsley, Manchester M28 2WN.

" Day Boat Hire"

Castle
#35 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Broughton Castle

Broughton Castle, Banbury OX15 5EB.
0.0
reviews

"3 miles southwest of Banbury"

Cafe and Skippered Boat Trips
#36 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Dunhampstead Wharf

Trench Ln, Dunhampstead, Droitwich WR9 7JX.
0.0
reviews
Canal Pub
#37 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Salts Sports Association

Saltaire, Shipley, Bingley, Shipley BD18 3LA.
0.0
reviews
  • Canalside
  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
Day Boat Hire
#38 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways
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Honeystreet Boats

Mill, Honey Street, Pewsey SN9 5PS.

"day hire for upto 8 people"

Day Boat Hire, Boatyard and BSS Examiners
#39 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Thorn Marine

164a London Rd, Stockton Heath, Warrington WA4 6LE.
0.0
reviews

"Day Boat Hire"