New to boating? Discover how easy canal boat day hire is for beginners, with no licence required, full guidance provided, and support available throughout your day on the water.

Start the new year focusing on happiness, connection and shared experiences by spending a peaceful day on the canal with friends or family aboard a narrowboat.

Britain’s canals offer international travellers a peaceful, authentic way to explore the UK — combining countryside, heritage, wildlife and slow travel just beyond the main tourist routes.

Discover the festive wildlife that makes winter cruising along the Grand Union Canal so magical, from swans and herons to elusive kingfishers and quiet December moments.