Living on a narrowboat in retirement
Are you looking for a change of pace in your retirement? A life of idly floating down the waterways might be the lifestyle for you. Let our guid...
Top 5 tips for booking canal boat holidays
Looking to book your next narrowboat holiday, but wondering what you should consider before you embark? From preparing your route to respe...
How were canals built?
The canals have become a quintessential part of British culture and history. Maybe you live in a city and walk along the canal to escape the hustle and bustle...
Narrowboat holidays in Cheshire
Looking for canal boat holidays in the Cheshire region? Whether you’re wanting to start from one of our Cheshire marinas, or if you’d like to cruise...
Narrowboat space saving ideas
Those who live on a canal boat will tell you that one of the hardest aspects of the narrowboat layout is finding room for all your stuff. That’s often...
100 canal locks to honour Captain Tom
In light of the unfortunate passing of Captain Sir Tom Moore – who raised almost £33m for charities supporting the NHS during his last year – h...
These are the Best UK Locations For Spotting Stunning Rare Wildlife
The UK is absolutely brimming with stunning holiday locations, all right on our doorstep. Not only stunning citie...
How long is it from Birmingham to London by canal?
If you cruised the entire 137 miles by canal from Birmingham to London without stopping, this would take around 74 hours. However,...
What are the different types of narrowboat berths?
Interested in booking a canal boat holiday, but wondering how many berth you would need? Our guide to canal boat berths has you co...
Best canal boat holidays for beginners in the UK
If it’s your first time boating and perhaps you’re a little apprehensive – don’t worry. Here at ABC Boat Hire, we’ve devised a list...
What is an aqueduct? Guide to UK aqueducts
Wondering how aqueducts work, or what the purpose of one is? Or perhaps you’re more interested in learning what the longest aqueduct in En...
The Top UK Filming Locations You Can Actually Visit
From Bridgerton and The Holiday, to Game of Thrones and His Dark Materials, many of your favourite shows have been filmed right h...
