Bursting with thousands of miles of canals and rivers, Britain’s waterways are the perfect way to discover a new place from a unique perspective. Below are just some of our favourites:

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal
This 200-year-old canal was the first to connect two cities that were over 125 miles apart, allowing vital goods to be transported around a booming Britain! Meandering through sleepy Pennine countryside and passing picturesque villages, a narrowboat cruise is a lovely way to find out more about this much-loved waterway.

The River Thames
‘Old Father Thames’ has played a starring role in British history for over 2,000 years and even helped propel London into the global spotlight of economic and political power. The impressive Waverley Paddle Steamer provides a magnificent venue to take in the iconic sights of London from a different perspective, even passing under Tower Bridge! Or perhaps you'd prefer a 24-hour Thames River pass where you can explore the sights at your own pace.

Anderton Boat Lift
Renowned as one of the ‘Seven Wonders of the Waterways’, this incredible slice of engineering was constructed to lift boats boats and barges 50 feet from the River Weaver to the Trent and Mersey Canal high above.

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