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When is the Best Time to Book a Holiday for 2026?

The best time to book a holiday for 2026 is earlier than many people expect, and depends on how you plan to travel, where your dest...

Llangollen Canal Breach

You may have seen recent media coverage regarding the breach on the Llangollen Canal. We are deeply saddened by the incident and by the impact it has had on...

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ABC Boat Hire Named Best in Britain Boating Holiday Operator at Hoseasons Diamond Awards 2025

Looking for the best boating holiday in the UK? Have a browse of ours, as ABC Boat Hire...

Explorer's Guide

How Deep Are Canals in the UK?

There is no singular figure for how deep canals are in the UK, but most cruising canals are around 1-1.2 metres deep in the main channel. However, som...

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Best Canal Routes for Families with Kids

You want a canal route that’s easy, safe and fun for kids, without long days of locks or constant cries of “I’m bored”. That’s why we’ve han...

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Where to Find Floating Cafés and Food Boats on your UK Canal Holiday

Among the 35,000 canal boats on the UK’s waterways, independent food boats and cafés are thriving. While pubs a...

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How to Save More on a Low-Cost UK Narrowboat Holiday

Are you always hunting for the best holiday deals but worried that planning a break will eat into your savings? Imagine waking u...

couple learning how to drive a canal boat

Explorer's Guide

How to Drive, Steer and Reverse a Narrowboat on a canal

Are you looking for your next canal boat holiday? Perhaps you already have one planned, but want to make sure you know how to...

Canalside Pursuits

Can you go fishing on the canals?

Fishing on the canals isn’t as simple as you may think, there are, in fact, fishing rights in place throughout various canals and rivers. You must...

Life on the Water

Double nominations for ABC Boat Hire bases at Visit Worcestershire’s Tourism Awards 

With news that Worcestershire’s tourism sector is thriving compared to national levels, exce...

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Top 5 tourist attractions in England outside of London

Want to experience some of the UK’s most iconic attractions without the hustle and bustle of visiting the capital? Travel in a...

Explorer's Guide

9 Tips on how to pack lightly for your holiday

Packing light might seem trickier than cramming everything into your suitcase, but it’s actually the key to stress-free travel. A well...

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Where can you book a canal boat holiday in Worcester?

Do you crave a holiday that blends culture and countryside without isolating yourself from society? You don’t have to camp in a...

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A guide on how to plan and book your canal boat holiday from overseas

Are you dreaming of a UK vacation which isn’t just sightseeing or coach tours surrounded by groups of other peo...

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5 Reasons why self-catering beats half-board on a canal boat holiday

Picture this: you’re wandering through the canal waterways, morning coffee in hand, and not a breakfast queue in...