Anglo Welsh - The Narrowboat Holiday Company

Anglo Welsh - The Narrowboat Holiday Company We have 11 bases in prime locations across the inland waterways of England and Wales so there’s an Anglo Welsh experience to float everyone’s boat.
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Get up to 10% off last-minute holidays departing in July 2026.
📍 9 locations in England & Wales
🌟 2 to 12-berth boats across different categories
🚤Nearly 60-year heritage of canal boat holidays At Anglo Welsh we can offer you the widest selection of boats from 2 to 12 berths and with a choice of Cruiser and Semi-Traditional stern arrangements for fantastic canal holidays. With over 55 years' exper

ience and a reputation for providing high quality, exceptional value holidays, we look forward to introducing you to the thousands of miles of beautiful waterways. Find us on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcFikWqY-NcnYsWpOE7osrA

We love these photos of a super cute guide dog puppy holidaying on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal!This 50ft narrow boat for...
18/08/2026

We love these photos of a super cute guide dog puppy holidaying on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal!
This 50ft narrow boat for up to 5 people - Gwen's Drum - is available to hire from Silsden.
First pet travels free. Second and third are charged at £25 each for a short break (3 or 4 nights), £35 for a week.
2026 canal boat hire prices at Silsden start at £840 (including damage waiver) for a short break on a boat for up to 5 people. Plus fuel.

Here's Squishy the hamster enjoying a holiday on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal aboard John's Drum from Silsden. Our holida...
17/08/2026

Here's Squishy the hamster enjoying a holiday on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal aboard John's Drum from Silsden.
Our holidays are pet friendly, and as well as many dogs we’ve accommodated rabbits, hamsters, caged birds, goldfish, cats, lizards and tortoises.
The first pet travels for free. You can have up to three well behaved pets. Second and third are charged at £25 each for a short break, £35 for a week. Don’t forget to bring their bed/cage, food, bowls and any toys they might need to stay comfortable.

16/08/2026

A day out boating on the Trent & Mersey Canal aboard our day boat Abi, with space for up to 10 people.
Day boat hire from Great Haywood near Stafford is £120 on a week day, £165 at weekends and bank holidays.
All our day boats are equipped with a fridge, toilet, cutlery, crockery, a kettle and a hob. There's indoor and outdoor seating.
Tuition is included as part of our day boat hire fee.

Our canals and rivers are still open for boating holidays!Water shortages may be affecting some parts of Britain’s 3,000...
11/08/2026

Our canals and rivers are still open for boating holidays!
Water shortages may be affecting some parts of Britain’s 3,000-mile canal and river network, but there are still many hundreds of routes and fantastic destinations available for narrowboat holidays this summer and autumn.
We are committed to making sure everyone gets a great holiday, though in some places it may not be the route first planned for.
We continually monitor the situation and work closely with the relevant navigation authorities to keep our customers up to date.
So please do go ahead and book your holiday afloat this summer or autumn and make the most of the sunny weather on a UK boating break!
Please do get in touch with us if you’d like to know more.
Our 2026 summer and autumn holiday prices start at £945 for a short break (3 or 4 nights) on a boat for 4 people. But do check out our late deals and offers of the week.

FAQs: What's a semi-traditional stern?A semi-trad stern has a larger area on the rear deck protected by solid sides. It ...
10/08/2026

FAQs: What's a semi-traditional stern?
A semi-trad stern has a larger area on the rear deck protected by solid sides. It offers less weather protection for the person steering, but several people can usually sit on the lockers in the deck space. We offer a choice of cruiser stern and semi-trad stern boats.

FAQs: What's a cruiser stern?The stern (back) of a ‘cruiser stern’ narrowboat is usually larger and has more open space....
09/08/2026

FAQs: What's a cruiser stern?
The stern (back) of a ‘cruiser stern’ narrowboat is usually larger and has more open space. Access is easier and there is space for five crew members as well as the person steering.

FAQ's: What's a wide beam boat?Wide beam boats are twice the width of narrowboats and can only navigate broad canals. Wi...
04/08/2026

FAQ's: What's a wide beam boat?
Wide beam boats are twice the width of narrowboats and can only navigate broad canals. Wide beam boats are also called ‘broad beam boats’, ‘canal boats’ or ‘barges’. We offer wide beam boats for hire at our Silsden base.

FAQ's: Where can I moor at night?You can moor alongside the towpath.Just don’t moor next to locks, bridges, opposite tur...
02/08/2026

FAQ's: Where can I moor at night?
You can moor alongside the towpath.
Just don’t moor next to locks, bridges, opposite turning points or on a water point.

FAQ's: Which side of the canal should I drive on?Unless there’s another boat coming towards you, you’ll steer down the m...
29/07/2026

FAQ's: Which side of the canal should I drive on?
Unless there’s another boat coming towards you, you’ll steer down the middle as it’s likely to be shallow near the edges. When you do meet an approaching boat, keep to the right.

FAQ's: Do I need a licence to steer a canal boat?You don’t need a licence to steer a canal boat and it’s easy to learn h...
28/07/2026

FAQ's: Do I need a licence to steer a canal boat?
You don’t need a licence to steer a canal boat and it’s easy to learn how to operate a boat.
When you arrive at one of our boat yards, one of our experienced instructors will guide you through everything you need to know.
The boat handover process, which includes instruction, takes around one hour.
We have some helpful videos on our website anglowelsh.co.uk if you'd like to find out more before you set off on your holiday.

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Suite 4, St George's Lodge, 33 Oldfield Road
Bristol
BA23NE

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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