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...
Life on the Water
Canal Event Calendar 2024
From floating markets to entertainment, the UK’s waterways are set for an eventful 2024. Take a look at what events to expect this year so you can plan you...
A perfect fusion of canal boat holidays and golfing adventures
Embarking on a canal boat holiday offers a unique and leisurely way to explore picturesque waterways, and when coupled...
Harry Potter Filming Locations by Boat
As one of the most quintessentially British movie franchises of all time, it’s no surprise that the filming locations of Harry Potter feature...
A guide to canalside museums
With many scenic canalside towns and cities across the UK, some are home to artistic and historical museums and galleries just a short distance away fro...
What boats are allowed on canals?
The waterway is a great way of exploring new cities. From historical landmarks, festivals or one of the 7 wonders of the waterway – there is plenty...
Our Favourite Books Set on the Waterways
Anyone who has spent an afternoon relaxing on the waterways will be able to understand why they’ve become inspiration for great works of lit...
