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Celebrating 50 Years of Andersen Boats

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09 March 2026
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Andersen Boats
Celebrating 50 Years of Andersen Boats

When Andersen Boats was first established in Middlewich back in 1975, the canal network looked a little different than it does today! But while the locks have aged and the boats have modernised with microwaves and central heating, the magic of a narrowboat holiday has remained exactly the same.

"While the locks have aged and the boats have modernised, the magic of a narrowboat holiday has remained exactly the same since 1975."

Over the decades, we have welcomed thousands of families, couples, and groups of friends (plus quite a few four-legged crew members) to our Middlewich boatyard. To celebrate our history, we have put together a gallery of our favourite moments, our beautiful fleet, and the stunning Cheshire waterways.

The Andersen Boats Gallery

Click below to view our full collection of canal boat holiday photos, scenic routes, and happy holidaymakers.

View the Full Gallery

If you have photos from a past holiday with us, we would absolutely love to see them. Send them to our email, and they might just make it into our next update!


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Don't just take our word for it. See what our captains have to say.

"Absolutely Fantastic Time"

"Everything was top-notch — incredibly professional and friendly. They gave us a thorough introduction which made us feel confident even though we were new to canal boating. The boat was in excellent condition."

- Torgeir

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"Highly Recommended"

"The cost was reasonable and included fuel. The condition and performance of the boat was excellent. Customer service was top-notch. I highly recommend this organization."

- Sheona

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"Prepared for Adventure"

"The boat was in excellent condition, clean and had everything you needed onboard. Safety talk and boat introduction was thorough and we felt prepared to leave on a two week holiday."

- Cheryl

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16

Boutique Boats

5★

TripAdvisor Ratings

3

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