Boating Holidays on the Heart Of England Canals

Anglo Welsh have more than 40 years experience in providing quality narrow boats. They have a modern and spacious fleet which offers you all the comfort of your own floating hotel whilst maintaining all the traditional narrow boat heritage. The base is located in rural Worcestershire close to the Tardebigge Locks a flight of 30 canal locks that raise the Birmingham and Worcester Canal over 220 feet. There is a great choice of cruising routes for both novice and experienced boaters. With a selection of boats from 2 to 12 berths and a choice of cruiser or semi-traditional stern finding the right boat to suit you should be easy.

Located on the idyllic Staffordshire & Worcestershire canal the Potteries and Peak District offer plenty to explore. The rural parts of Staffordshire are dotted with the industrial history of the area often focused on the canal network. You have a choice of different styles of narrowboats to suit couples families and larger parties.

From their base at the start of the Shropshire Union Canal Napton Narrowboats offer three excellent fleets of modern and beautifully designed narrowboats. Ideally placed to enjoy a superb choice of routes they are extremely comfortable quiet and well equipped craft with quality fittings and furnishings throughout.

Starting from this lovely country base just 8 miles north of Worcester you can enjoy a superb choice of cruising options including the Stourport Ring a popular circular route taking in breathtaking countryside and the historic cathedral city of Worcester. Family owned and run Brook Line Narrowboats offers you a warm welcome a good range of well equipped boats and expert tuition for the first-timer from experienced and friendly staff.

Cruising from Alvechurch delves into the varied landscape of five Midlands counties with a rich mixture of sights and scenery – modern & historic rural & industrial. Locks are met in majestic flights in this part of the country so be prepared for some good bursts of activity.

Anglo Welsh have been providing quality narrowboats for more than 40 years and Barton Marina has its own special personality. There is a wide choice of facilities at the marina offering something for everyone. A great place to start a holiday afloat.