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Plan Your UK Canal Boat Holiday
Everything you need to choose your route, find the perfect narrowboat, and pack your bags for a magical UK canal adventure.
Choose Your Canal Route
From relaxing weekend breaks to epic two-week cruising rings.
Caldon Canal
Through the heart of the Potteries to simply stunning scenery.
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City of Chester
A perfect balance of tranquil countryside and spectacular Roman history.
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The Cheshire Ring
A magnificent journey of contrasts from city centres to the Peak District.
Ellesmere Port
Across the Wirral to the crowning glory of the canal network museum.
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Town of Nantwich
A relaxing, lock-light cruise to a highly historic Tudor market town.
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Llangollen Canal
Outstanding Welsh scenery and the world famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.
Four Counties Ring
A circular cruising route taking in three very different, beautiful canals.
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Village of Lymm
An idyllic, virtually lock-free cruise through charming Cheshire villages.
View RouteDownload Your Digital Map
We suggest downloading the free Open Canal Map while you plan. It is a fantastic interactive tool for exploring routes, finding visitor moorings, water points, and local pubs along the towpath.
Boatyard Bonus: It's incredibly helpful for pinpointing your exact location on the canal network. If you ever need to call our team for advice or assistance during your holiday, you can tell us exactly where you are!
* Disclaimer: Open Canal Map is a third-party application. It is not affiliated with Andersen Boats and is downloaded and used entirely at your own discretion.
Find Your Perfect Narrowboat
Explore our boutique fleet, hand-built for your comfort.
Fjord Viscount
- Sleeps up to 8 people plus 2 pipe cots (under 12's only)
- 69ft / Semi-Traditional
- Saturday Start
Stavanger Fjord
- Sleeps up to 8 people plus 2 pipe cots (under 12's only)
- 69ft / Semi-Traditional
- Saturday Start
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Choose Your Holiday Date & Duration
Search our live availability using our Holiday Search Page or via the availability calendar on the Individual Boat Page for your ideal craft.
Search Our Holidays HerePack Your Bags
Tap or click the items as you pack. We'll save your progress automatically!
Your Checklist
To save space in your car and your cabin, please leave these at home! We provide all bed linen, towels & tea towels for overseas visitors, cooking utensils, pots/pans, crockery, and lifejackets (for both adults and children).
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Getting to Middlewich
Planning your journey is just as important as packing! Our boatyard is conveniently located in the heart of Cheshire, easily accessible by car or public transport.
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Travelling By Car: We are just a short drive from the M6 (Junction 18). Free, secure parking is available at our boatyard for the duration of your holiday.
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Travelling By Train: The nearest mainline stations are Crewe and Winsford. A quick taxi ride will get you straight to our base.
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Overseas Visitors: Manchester Airport (MAN) and Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) are both within an hour's drive of our base.
More Helpful Holiday Guides
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