No licence is needed to hire a canal boat in the UK. Discover how day hire works, what’s explained on the day, and why canal boating is ideal for beginners.

Discover how a family day on the water at Apsley offers calm, connection and memorable experiences just outside the big city, with gentle canal cruising and shared time together.

Discover the wildlife that thrives along the Apsley stretch of the Grand Union Canal, from swans and herons to elusive kingfishers and quiet seasonal changes.

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.

Each winter, Britain’s canals fill with festive charm — from Santas on the towpath to decorated narrowboats. Discover the whimsical traditions that make Christmas on the canal so magical.

As daylight fades, the canal at Apsley transforms. Discover the calm, reflections, and quiet beauty of night time by the water, where the Grand Union Canal reveals its most peaceful and atmospheric side.