England's Canals and Rivers Boat Holidays

An excellent fleet of modern and beautifully designed narrowboats (part of Napton Narrowboats) based at the start of the Shropshire Union Canal. Ideally placed to enjoy a superb choice of routes they are extremely comfortable quiet and well equipped craft with quality fittings and furnishings throughout.

Located in rural Worcestershire in an idyllic setting close to the Tardebigge Locks a flight of 30 canal locks that raise the Birmingham and Worcester Canal over 220 feet. There is a great choice of cruising routes for both novice and experienced boaters. With a modern and spacious fleet offering a selection of boats from two to twelve berths and a choice of cruiser or semi-traditional stern finding the right boat to suit you should be easy.

For over 30 years the Chase family has been offering a warm welcome and a personal service from their base in the heart of Guildford – convenient for cruising the River Wey River Thames Basingstoke Canal (when available) and even the Kennet and Avon Canal. Their experience and skill means you can be sure of well equipped and well maintained boats. If you are a first time boater you will like the idea of cruising on the River Wey. There are 10 locks for you to operate yourself between Guildford and Weybridge so by the time you reach the River Thames you will be experienced and confident with the locks. If you don’t wish to take your car the base is located less than a mile from the Railway station where taxis are readily available.

Cruising routes from Gayton are typified by rolling Northamptonshire arable landscapes the rural countryside punctuated by fair sized towns and villages easily accessible from the canal-side. The base is situated on the Grand Union Canal - a motorway of its time but now the most peaceful route imaginable from Birmingham to London.