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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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Day Boat Hire
#1 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Ellerbeck Narrowboats

Rawlinson Ln, Heath Charnock, Chorley PR7 4DE.
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"Day and evening boat hire"

Museums, Skippered Boat Trips and Visitor Centres
#2 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Centre

Waters Rd, Huddersfield HD7 6NQ.
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  • Accessible
Restaurant Boats
#3 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways
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White Rose Canal Cruises

Castleton Mill, Castleton Cl, Leeds LS12 2DS.

"Restaurant Boat"

Accommodation
#4 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways
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Hawthorn Hideaway

Brickyard Ln, Doncaster DN10 4LZ.

"Holiday cottages and narrowboat"

Canal Pub
#5 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Two Boats Inn

Long Itchington
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  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
  • Food
Canal Pub
#6 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Bridge Inn

Tatenhill Ln, Branston, Burton upon Trent, Burton-on-Trent DE14 3EZ.
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  • Canalside
  • Food
  • Takeout Available
Canal Pub
#7 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Old Town Hall Vaults

1 St Mary's St, Whitchurch SY13 1QU.
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  • Family Friendly
  • Food
  • Real Ale
Canal Pub
#8 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Old Coffee Mill

Lock Lane, Castleford
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  • Canalside
  • Food
  • Serves Food
Canal Pub
#9 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Black Star

The Black Star, 1 Mitton St, Stourport-on-Severn DY13 8YP.
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  • Canalside
  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
Day Boat Hire
#10 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways
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Lazy Days Day Boat Hire

The Boatyard, High St, Weedon Bec, Weedon NN7 4QD.

"Day Boat Hire"

Day Boat Hire
#12 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Dragonfly Cruises

Canal Rd, Brecon LD3 7EW.
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  • Accessible Entrance
Skippered Boat Trips
#13 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Seagull Trust Cruises

Canalside, Baird Rd, Ratho, Newbridge EH28 8RU.
0.0
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  • Accessible
Day Boat Hire
#15 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways
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Karen’s Day Boat Hire

Boothstown, Marina, 14 Quayside Cl, Boothstown, Worsley, Manchester M28 1YB.

"Day Boat Hire"

Restaurant Boats and Skippered Boat Trips
#16 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Bridgewater Cruises

Boothstown, Marina, 14 Quayside Cl, Boothstown, Worsley, Manchester M28 1YB.
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  • Accessible
Day Boat Hire
#17 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways
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Farncombe Boat House Day Hire

Catteshall Rd, Godalming GU7 1NH.

"Day boats that can accommodate a upto of ten people"

Canal Pub
#18 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
#19 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Debbie’s Day Boats Ltd

Coleshill Rd, Fazeley, Tamworth B78 3RY.
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  • Accessible Entrance
Canal Pub and Museums
#20 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Millers House Cafe

Three Mill Ln, London E3 3DU, United Kingdom
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  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
  • Food