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Canal holiday guides


Deciding where to take your canal holiday is an important decision. So don't rush it! Like your boating holiday itself, this is something to take your time over.

Take a look at our holiday guides to different parts of the UK which are listed below. Don't forget to check out our canal holidays pages or our other articles on where to take your canal holiday (depending on your boating experience) and the pleasures of a canal holiday

And remember, you don't have to cram it all into one holiday. There's always next year!

Last updated: 16/07/2009

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  1. A holiday guide to the Oxford Canal
    A holiday guide to the Oxford Canal »

    Take a picturesque voyage through classic countryside on the Oxford Canal. More »

  2. A holiday guide to the Llangollen Canal and Pontycyllte Aqueduct
    A holiday guide to the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct »

    Float through the air over stunning Welsh countryside on one of Britain’s greatest waterway landmarks. More »

  3. A holiday guide to Bath and the Kennet & Avon Canal
    A holiday guide to Bath »

    The Kennet & Avon Canal winds through magnificent scenery to the World Heritage Site of Bath – a unique city set amidst rolling Somerset countryside. More »

  4. A holiday guide to Bristol
    A holiday guide to Bristol »

    The wonderful city of Bristol is a fascinating blend of the old and the new. A city steeped in maritime history, which also boasts all the boutiques, bars and shopping malls that the hipper generation could hope for. The perfect place for a weekend break that all the family can enjoy. More »

  5. A holiday guide to the canals of Liverpool
    A holiday guide to Liverpool »

    For a revitalising weekend break, head for the North-west and the great city of Liverpool where there is something for all the family to do and discover. More »

  6. A holiday guide to the Rochdale Canal
    A holiday guide to the Rochdale Canal »

    A dramatic panorama unfolds as you ascend the locks of the Rochdale Canal. Stunning Pennine scenery is par for the course on a cruise along the ‘Backbone of England’. More »

  7. A holiday guide to the canals of the Penines
    A holiday guide to the Pennines »

    There’s no better place for an autumn ramble than the rugged waterways, sweeping moorlands and stonebuilt villages of West Yorkshire. More »

  8. A holiday guide to York
    A holiday guide to York »

    Thousands of people travel to York every year to experience the vivid sights and sounds of the Jorvik Viking Centre. More »

  9. A holiday guide to South Wales
    A holiday guide to South Wales »

    Rivers such as the Wye helped shape the landscape of historic Wales, creating beautiful valleys as they flowed from the mountains. More »

  10. A holiday guide to the Thames
    A holiday guide to the Thames »

    There’s no river quite like the Thames. From the quiet Cotswolds to the heart of the Capital, you’ll find an astonishing array of attractions, places to eat and historic sites to discover. More »

  11. A holiday guide to the Broads
    A holiday guide to the Broads »

    Discover a peaceful world of slow-flowing rivers and wide open spaces. Take a relaxing trip to the Broads. More »

  12. A holiday guide to the Lake District
    A holiday guide to the Lake District »

    Dramatic peaks, beautiful lakes, rare wildlife and wild watersports, Cumbria offers visitors an unforgettable holiday in a truly inspirational corner of England. More »

  13. A holiday guide to Keswick
    A holiday guide to Keswick »

    The pretty market town of Keswick is the perfect place for an autumn break. See the glorious reds and golds of the countryside reflected in the still waters of the ‘Queen of the English Lakes.’ More »

  14. A holiday guide to the Fens
    A holiday guide to the Fens »

    The vast Fens have an almost other-worldly atmosphere. More »