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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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Skippered Boat Trips
#81 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Jason’s Trips

Opposite, 42 Blomfield Rd, London W9 2PF.

Canal Pub
#82 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Barton Turn

Barton Turn, Burton-on-Trent DE13 8EF.

  • Canalside
  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
Skippered Boat Trips
#84 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways
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Norfolk Wherry Trust – Oulton

Bridge Rd, Lowestoft.

Day Boat Hire
#85 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways
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CanalAbility

Lock View, Burntmill Ln, Harlow CM20 2QS.

  • Accessible
Skippered Boat Trips
#86 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Seagull Trust Cruises – Falkirk

The Boathouse, South Bantaskine Road, Bantaskine Estate, Falkirk. FK1 5PT

  • Accessible
Skippered Boat Trips
#87 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Linlithgow Canal Centre

Manse Road Basin, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6AJ

  • Accessible Entrance
Castle
#88 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Brinklow Castle

Ell Ln, Brinklow, Rugby CV23 0LR.

"Castle earthworks"

Museums, Park and Skippered Boat Trips
#89 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Moira Furnace Museum and Country Park

Furnace Lane, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT.

  • Accessible
Skippered Boat Trips
#90 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Lancaster Canal Trust

Crooklands, Milnthorpe LA7 7NW.

"Free skippered boat trips (Easter - October)"

Skippered Boat Trips
#91 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways
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The Baldwin Trust – Halseyon Days

Leicester Marina, Pinfold Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8AS

  • Accessible
Skippered Boat Trips
#92 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Huelwen Trust

Heulwen Wharf, Welshpool SY21 7NT

  • Accessible
Skippered Boat Trips
#96 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Crusader Community Boating

7 Pyghtle Way, Northampton NN4 0QJ

  • Accessible
Skippered Boat Trips
#97 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways
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Kennet & Avon Trust – Reading

Star Lane Wharf, Queen’s Road car park, Reading, RG1 4AR

Skippered Boat Trips
#98 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways
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Cotswolds Canal Trust Ebley Mill

Westward Rd, Ebley, Stroud GL5 4SR

Skippered Boat Trips and Visitor Centres
#100 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Anderton Boat Lift

Lift Ln, Northwich CW9 6FW.