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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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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.

Secure your 2027 holiday with a £150 deposit.
📍 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' experience 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

29/10/2026

FAQ's: Can I cruise at night?
Hire boats are not permitted to cruise after dusk or before dawn – you will need to be moored up by nightfall.

28/10/2026

We're so delighted with this Google review from a film company making a new series for Channel 5.
They filmed at Trevor on the Llangollen Canal in North Wales.
They were aboard our 69ft Ocean Class narrow boat for up to 10 people.
2027 Ocean Class prices start at £1,380 for a short break (3 or 4 nights).
Thanks for the review Ellie! We look forward to hearing more about the new series when it can be revealed!

Our 2027 brochure is now live on our website to view and download! You can also request a hard copy by emailing bookings...

27/10/2026

Our 2027 brochure is now live on our website to view and download!
You can also request a hard copy by emailing [email protected]
Book your 2027 holiday before 31 December 2026 and receive an Early Bird Discount of 10%, worth up to £270.
For new bookings only, t's and c's apply.

26/10/2026

FAQ's: How old do you have to be to hire at boat?
The minimum age of the hirer is 18. It is essential that for safety your narrowboat holiday crew comprises at least 2 adults. Crew members under 18 may drive your narrowboat under supervision of the hirer or another member of the crew over 18 years of age.

25/10/2026

FAQ's: Can we bring bikes?
You’re welcome to bring a maximum of 2 bikes at your own risk, but the only place to store bikes is on the roof of your narrowboat, so you will need to bring an old blanket or another protective cover to lay on the roof.
You will also need to take great care of low bridges and overhanging obstructions. You cannot put the bikes inside the canal boat at any time to avoid damage to furnishings, so you will also need to bring a suitable lock and chain to secure bikes when leaving the narrowboat.

15/10/2026

Best spooky canal boat holiday destinations this Oct half term
Autumn is a great time to explore Britain’s beautiful countryside on a canal boat, and there are dozens of family attractions to visit along the way.
Here are some of our top destinations this Halloween:
1. Take a ghost tour in Bath
From Bradford on Avon, it takes around 4 hours, passing through 1 lock, to reach moorings next to Sydney Gardens in Bath. From there, you can explore this UNESCO World Heritage city and book a Ghost Tour.
2. Explore 1,200 acres at Chirk Castle
On a short break break from Trevor you can cruise to Ellesmere & back, stopping off to visit Chirk Castle along the way. Over Oct half term there’s a special ‘Calan Gaeaf’ family trail to follow and discover folklore and curious stories connected with the castle and surrounding area.
3. Experience the Ghost Tour at National Waterways Museum
On a 4-night break from Bunbury in Cheshire, you can cruise the Shropshire Union Canal to the National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port. This Oct half term the Museum will be hosting ghost tours searching for the Museum’s 6 ghosts.
4. Book a Ghost Tour at Shugborough Mansion
On short break from Great Haywood you can cruise through the Staffordshire countryside to Fradley. You can stop off along the way to visit the National Trust’s Shugborough Estate where Oct half term special events include ghost tours (29-31 Oct) and Halloween hunt trail.
5. Take a Ghost Walk in Stratford-upon-Avon
From Wootton Wawen you can cruise along the Stratford Canal to Shakespeare’s Stratford. There you can moor up in Bancroft Basin in the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon and take a Sinister Stratford Ghost Walk.
6. Watch out for the phantom at Bingley Five Rise Locks
On 4-night break from Silsden, you can cruise the Leeds & Liverpool Canal to Saltaire, passing through the famous Bingley Five Rise Locks. When darkness falls, locals whisper of a spectral figure tending to the locks. This phantom boatman appears to be real until he mysteriously vanishes on approach.
Prices start at £840 for a short break on a boat for up to 4 people. But always check our website for late deals and special offers!

14/10/2026

Last weekend, our 25,000th passenger boarded Little Star (Seren Fach), and experienced a boat trip across the UNESCO World Heritage Pontcysyllte Aqueduct!
We presented Amelie, who had travelled to Trevor from Switzerland, with a special Pontcysyllte Aqueduct brass boat plaque to remember her trip.

13/10/2026

FAQ's: Do your boats have WiFi?
Yes, we’ve installed internet hubs on all our boats. These hubs give you free unlimited WiFi access, connecting you to the internet from aboard your boat, signal permitting. They work in a similar way to a smartphone, so are at the mercy of signal strength, which is likely to be poor in rural areas.

12/10/2026

FAQ's: Are there any electrical appliances I can’t bring?
Yes. Unlike at home, there is a limit to the power that is available on a narrowboat. Our canal boats have a device called an inverter, which converts the power from the on-board batteries into a 240-volt supply. The inverters have a power limitation of 1,000 watts, which excludes many domestic electrical appliances. Usually, the following are more than 1,000 watts and therefore are not permitted on our canal boats: kettles, irons, hairdryers, vacuum cleaners and any form of heaters.

11/10/2026

FAQ's: Can I bring my hair straighteners?
Hair straighteners are usually less than 1,000 watts so you can charge them on our boats. The same applies to cool boxes, blenders and phone and computer chargers.

Address

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

Website

https://www.anglowelsh.co.uk/

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