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 field for a fortnight to find peace. Canal boat holidays are like a hotel on the waterways, but the only noisy neighbours are croaking frogs or tweeting birds!  

If you want to explore the Midlands and beyond, a Worcester holiday is an easily accessible option to get your staycation fix. Find out more about the city, the best canal routes for short breaks or longer trips, and where you can set off into the water. 

Where does a Worcester canal boat holiday start? 

As a thriving city centre with a university, you can easily access Worcester by road and rail. Our Worcester Marina is less than a 10-minute walk from Worcester Foregate Street station! For directions, the address is: 

Lowesmoor Wharf, Lowesmoor, Worcester, WR1 2RS 

If you’re using a SatNav, use the postcode WR1 2SE 

Why choose a Worcester holiday? 

There’s plenty to do in the city itself. Located in the heart of the West Midlands on the banks of the River Severn, Worcester blends city life and historic architecture like a summer smoothie. It’s tasteful, vibrant, and goes down a treat with all visitors. Along with high street names and independent retailers, you’re a stone’s throw away from venues built in the 14th century, like The Cardinal’s Hat on Friar Street, along with the Tudor House Museum and Worcester Cathedral. The perfect mix of modest and modern.  

Quick-fire facts about Worcester

Did you know the following facts?

• King John is one of the only Kings not buried in Westminster Cathedral in London, instead opting for Worcester Cathedral. 

• Two British pharmacists, John Wheeley Lea and William Henry Perrins, invented Worcestershire Sauce here. 

• Game of Thrones actor, Kit Harrington, lived in Worcester from the age of 11. Jon Snow thinks of it like home! 

• William Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway in Worcester, likely at St Martins in 1952. 

• Worcester is the only city where the river flows through the main centre. The River Severn is also the longest in Britain. 

• Orchestral composer, Sir Edward Elgar, who created works such as the Enigma Variations, was born in Worcester. 

Canal boat routes from Worcester Marina 

Droitwich Ring (short)

Duration: 3 nights 

Total Locks: 33 

Cruising time per day: 6 hours (16 hours total) 

Notes: This route travels on both river and canal and we recommend travelling clockwise. 

Stourport Ring (short) 

Duration: 7 nights (or 14) 

Total Locks: 116 

Cruising time per day: 7.5 hours (52 hours total) 

Notes: Dive into Britain’s hidden industrial heritage in a silent twist of the water. One of the most popular one-week cruises, you’ll weave through Kidderminster, Stourbridge, and Dudley, as well as Birmingham. 

Birmingham and Return 

Duration: 7 

Total Locks: 108 

Cruising time per day: 6 hours (39 hours total) 

Notes: Experience quiet country miles, cosmopolitan sightseeing, and engineering marvels such as the Tardebigge Lock Flight. 

Stratford Upon Avon and Return 

Duration: 7 nights 

Total Locks: 44 

Cruising time per day: 6 hours (39 hours total) 

Notes: This route isn’t advisable for beginners.  

Explore our Worcester Marina page for more canal boat holiday routes through Gloucester, Avon, and Stratford. 

Ready to book? 

Whether you crave culture, countryside, or a combination of the two, Worcester Marina puts the best of Britain’s waterways at your fingertips. Download our booking form, or contact the booking office today on 0808 296 6720.