Best books about canals
Canal season is upon us and soon the waterways will be filled with narrowboats cruising up and down the UK. In the meantime, why not prepare for your next ca...
What was canal mania?
The UK is home to 4,700 miles of canal that stretches throughout British countryside, towns and cities. Canals are a seamless part of the British landscape, ho...
Planning a canal boat holiday
When planning a canal boat holiday, it may feel like that there are so many things to see and do. You’ll come across many cities, marvellous engineerin...
Anderton Boat Lift celebrates restoration 20th anniversary
The Anderton Boat Lift, which is Britain’s first boat lift and a well-known and loved canal attraction, is gearing up to c...
The biggest aqueducts in the UK
When embarking on your waterway adventure, you may hope to see some impressive aqueducts along the way. Seeing these remarkable sights of engineering...
Guide to canal boat day trips in the UK
Fancy a trip out on the waterways, but perhaps you’re not too keen on staying the night on a narrowboat? A canal boat day trip is the perfect...
Our 2022 Boating Events
Each year at ABC Boat Hire, we attend a number of boating events across the UK to let our customers and potential canal boaters know about the fantastic bene...
Guide to Venice's Canal District
The Venice canal district is a historic canal district, renowned for its beauty. Known as the city of romance, many people dream to visit this sceni...
What are the Longest Canals in the World?
Man-made waterways have long been central to many communities throughout history. Whether they are being used for trade, flood control, irr...
History of the Black Country canals
When you think of the Black Country canals, you most likely will have an image of a smokey industrial landscape, you may even picture a gang of p...
A guide to Stratford canals
On our Stratford routes, you can cruise through the heart of England, and experience the rich cultural history of our isles. It’s no wonder why Stratford...
A guide to Warwickshire canal boat routes
If you're thinking about going on a canal boat holiday in Warwickshire, ABC Boat Hire has all the inspiration you'll ever need. Start your...
