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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
#121 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The White Hart

126 Godstow Rd, Wolvercote, Oxford OX2 8PQ.
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  • Food
  • Real Ale
  • Takeout Available
Day Boat Hire
#122 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways
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M&I Marine Ltd

220 Manchester Rd, Lostock Gralam, Northwich CW9 7NT.
  • Delivery Available
Day Boat Hire
#123 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Cheshire Cat Narrowboats Ltd

Overwater Marina, Coole Ln, Nantwich CW5 8AY.
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  • Accessible Entrance
Canal Pub
#124 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Wheatsheaf

10 The Grn, Braunston, Daventry NN11 7HW.
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  • Family Friendly
  • Food
  • Real Ale
Day Boat Hire
#125 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways
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Pennine Cruisers

19 Coach Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1LH
  • Accessible Entrance
Day Boat Hire
#126 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways
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Pontymoile Marina

F, Pontypool NP4 8ER.
  • Takeout Available
  • Serves Food
Canal Pub
#127 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Red Cow

Pepper St, Whitchurch SY13 1BG.
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  • Family Friendly
  • Real Ale
  • Bar Service
Skippered Boat Trips
#128 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways
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Pennine Cruisers

19 Coach St, Skipton BD23 1LH.
  • Accessible Entrance
Skippered Boat Trips
#129 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways
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Stone Canal Trips – Eat Elite

Crown St, Stone ST15 8QN.

"Trip Boat, Party Cruises"

Skippered Boat Trips
#130 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Tiverton Horsedrawn Cruises

Canal Hill, The Wharf, Tiverton EX16 4HX
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  • Accessible Entrance
Canal Pub
#131 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Green Man

1 Canal Bridge, Willington, Derby DE65 6BQ.
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  • Family Friendly
  • Food
  • Real Ale
Skippered Boat Trips
#132 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Pulteney Cruisers Ltd

Pulteney weir, Bathwick, Bath BA2 4AT.
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  • Accessible
Restaurant Boats and Skippered Boat Trips
#133 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Georgies Canal Cruises

Park Gate Lock, Teddesley Road, Penkridge, ST195RH
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  • Bar Service
Castle
#134 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Mow Cop Castle

53A High St, Mow Cop, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 3PA.
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"Owned by the National Trust"

Day Boat Hire
#135 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Oxfordshire Narrow Boats

Station Rd, Lower Heyford, Bicester OX25 5PD.
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  • Accessible Entrance
Day Boat Hire
#136 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Portland Basin Boat Hire

Lower Alma St, Dukinfield SK16 4SQ.
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  • Accessible Entrance
Castle
#137 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Leicester Castle

8-9 Castle View, Leicester LE1 5WH.
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  • Bar Service
Canal Pub
#138 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Stag and Pheasant

Hartshill, Nuneaton
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  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
  • Food
Castle
#140 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Abergavenny Castle

Castle St, Abergavenny NP7 5EE.
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  • Accessible Entrance