Captain's Choice
Best Restaurants Along UK Canals
Whether you’re mooring up for a luxurious dinner or looking for a cosy spot to enjoy a quick bite, canal-side restaurants promise tasty dishes with...
Captain's Choice
How Much is it to Hire a Canal Boat?
Planning a canal boat holiday is a unique and exciting experience, but understanding the costs involved is essential. With ABC Boat Hire, the pr...
Captain's Choice
Family boat trips: The perfect getaway for family celebrations and reunions
Family getaways are a wonderful way to celebrate milestones, reunite with loved ones, and create lasting...
Captain's Choice
What is a solar powered boat?
Solar powered boats are an exciting innovation in the boating world, offering an eco-friendly and cost-effective way to enjoy the water. Unlike traditi...
Life on the Water
Can I moor a canal boat anywhere?
When planning your canal boat holiday, you may have questions about mooring your boat. Our comprehensive guide covers everything from locating the...
Explorer's Guide
Things to do in Lancaster by canal
Known as one of the UK’s heritage cities, Lancaster is steeped in culture – both past and present. With historic buildings, museums, theatres and...
Explorer's Guide
The top villages to visit along the Kennet & Avon canal
The Kennet and Avon Canal is known as one of the most picturesque canal routes to travel on. Offering the versatility of natu...
Explorer's Guide
The best bars on boats to visit in the UK
The UK waterways have plenty on offer for all beginners, families, groups and couples. From wildlife spotting and museums, to the best p...
Canalside Pursuits
The best restaurants along London's Regent Canal
London is home to many things to see and do via the waterways. From canal festivals, filming locations. Shops and restaurants – ther...
Canalside Pursuits
ABC Boat Hire proudly launches its first electric hire boat
We are pleased to have launched our first electric hire boat on the Wiltshire canal! Combining new technology and the co...
Canalside Pursuits
‘Spin to Win’ your way to a canal boat holiday
Treat yourself to a boating holiday this year with a guaranteed win with our Spin to Win competition! Ever wanted to take on the...
Life on the Water
How do you turn a canal boat around
Are you an avid boater? Or a boating beginner looking to perfect the skill of turning a canal boat around? Perhaps you’re worried about onlookers...
