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...
A guide to canal bridges
Bridges are structures built for people to cross over bodies of water, like rivers and canals. In the past, bridges were made of logs and other natural mate...
Common British wildflowers found on the waterways
If you’re thinking about booking your next trip in the UK and want to experience some of the fantastic wildlife that the UK has to...
Things to do in Llangollen by canal
Llangollen is a picturesque town located in the northwest of Wales. The town sits on the banks of the River Dee at the base of the Berwyn mountai...
What is the 'Stairway to Heaven' Canal Lock
Locks are located on a stretch of waterway known as the Grand Union Canal. The state-of-the-art locks were originally built in Hatton to...
Things to do in Bath by canal
The City of Bath is a UNESCO world heritage site and is famous for it’s Roman Baths. Since the first century AD Bath’s been a top destination for holid...
