A guide to canal signs
It’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with the signs you may encounter while cruising along the waterways. By learning about the types of signs to look out...
A guide to narrowboat interior
Looking for your ideal narrowboat holiday but not sure where to start? Here at ABC Boat Hire, we have seen our fair share of narrowboats and have a ke...
Things to in Leicester via canal
The Leicester Line is comprised of two canals bought by the Grand Junction Canal 1894 - The Leicestershire & Northamptonshire Union Canal and the ‘O...
A Day in the Life with Gone With the Wynns
Earlier this month travel bloggers Gone With The Wynns embarked on their latest adventure as they explored Llangollen via canal from Black...
Unusual things to do in Oxford Via Canal
Similarly, to Cambridge, Oxford is a city in the South of England established by its famous University. Originally an important port on the...
The King’s Coronation by Canal
The Coronation of King Charles III Camilla on Saturday the 6th May is set to be the event of summer, as the country comes together to celebrate the...
Top 5 most impressive stately homes accessible from the waterways
Built during the industrial revolution, canals in the UK are steeped in history. Many of the canal routes built dur...
Things to do in Chester by Canal
As one of Britain’s greatest heritage cities, Chester has plenty to discover and explore with something for everyone. Full of historic treasures, su...
How do locks work?
Whether you’ve travelled by canal boat previously or not, you’ll have likely seen a canal lock as you pass the canal or walk along the towpath. You might be wonde...
The first electric narrowboat to join the fleet
Operating from Kings Orchard Marina on the Coventry Canal near Lichfield in Staffordshire from 3rd April, we are launching our new al...
A guide to London Canals
London’s canals date back to the early 19th century to bring goods into the city from other locations like Birmingham and Manchester. The first waterways i...
Best Castles to visit in the UK by Canal
Castles are a tourist staple in the UK. Whether large and imposing or small and perfectly formed, Castles across the UK all have a unique st...
