Boat Holidays on the Heart Of England Canals

The Boating Holidays on offer in the Heart of England allow the visitor to explore this beautiful area at a relaxed pace. The canals include the Shropshire & Union Canal, Staffordshire & Worcester Canal and the Worcester & Birmingham. Destinations to explore include Worcester Cathedral, Cadbury World at Bournville and the Potteries.
Here are the Boating Holidays that we have available.
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Gailey Wharf

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    Located on the idyllic Staffordshire & Worcestershire canal the Potteries and Peak District offer plenty to explore. The rural parts of Staffordshire are dotted with the industrial history of the area often focused on the canal network. You have a choice of different styles of narrowboats to suit couples families and larger parties.

    Shown is a selection of boats available from this base. For more information on other boats please call our sales advisors or visit our website.
    Gailey Wharf
    Gailey Staffordshire
    ST19 5PR
    Site Facilities
      • New for 2012
      • Cruiser stern
      • 240v system
      • Microwave
      • Toaster
      • Fitted carpets
      • Security safe
      • 2 shower/WCs

Brook Line

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    Starting from this lovely country base just 8 miles north of Worcester you can enjoy a superb choice of cruising options including the Stourport Ring a popular circular route taking in breathtaking countryside and the historic cathedral city of Worcester; or the Droitwich Canal newly re-opened and the perfect distance for a short-break. Family owned and run Brook Line Narrowboats offers you a warm welcome a good range of well equipped boats and expert tuition for the first-timer from experienced and friendly staff.
    Brook Line
    Dunhampstead Nr Droitwich Worcestershire
    WR9 7JX
    Site Facilities
      • Traditional stern
      • Airing cupboard
      • Shower
      • Separate WC

      Bicycles Allowed
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    Pearlbrook

    Sleeps 3
    Traditional stern compact and easy to handle.
    Weekly Price Range £558 - £931
    Ref No BH1316
    Pearlbrook
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    Rosebrook

    Sleeps 6
    Semi-traditional stern and good layout for a family of four.
    Weekly Price Range £953 - £1675
    Ref No BH1336
    Rosebrook
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    Ripplingbrook

    Sleeps 5
    Ideal family boat with large bow and stern decks.
    Weekly Price Range £732 - £1372
    Ref No BH1334
    Ripplingbrook
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    Bowbrook

    Sleeps 6
    Large bow and stern decks.
    Weekly Price Range £946 - £1666
    Ref No BH1064
    Bowbrook
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    Sparklingbrook

    Sleeps 5
    Large comfortably furnished saloon.
    Weekly Price Range £744 - £1339
    Ref No BH1415
    Sparklingbrook
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    Dancingbrook

    Sleeps 8
    Semi-traditional stern great for a larger family.
    Weekly Price Range £1,020 - £1833
    Ref No BH1574
    Dancingbrook
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    Springbrook

    Sleeps 6
    Large open stern particularly suitable boat for two couples.
    Weekly Price Range £797 - £1428
    Ref No BH1418
    Springbrook
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    Hadleybrook

    Sleeps 9
    Great for larger families or groups of friends.
    Weekly Price Range £969 - £1649
    Ref No BH1212
    Hadleybrook
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    Deanbrook

    Sleeps 6
    Interior sprung mattresses on fixed berths for a more comfortable night’s sleep.
    Weekly Price Range £946 - £1666
    Ref No BH1132
    Deanbrook

Autherley Junction

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    From their base at the start of the Shropshire Union Canal Autherley Junction offers an excellent fleet of modern and beautifully designed narrowboats. Ideally placed to enjoy a superb choice of routes they are extremely comfortable quiet and well equipped craft with quality fittings and furnishings throughout.

    Napton Narrowboats also operate similar high quality fleets on the Oxford Canal see page 186 – 190
    Autherley Junction
    Autherley Junction Staffordshire West Midlands
    WV9 5HW
    Site Facilities
      • Cruiser stern
      • Coffee maker
      • Microwave
      • Toaster
      • Flat screen TV
      • CD/MP3 player
      • Ensuite bath with overhead shower/WC
      • Separate ensuite WC
      • Extremely comfortable for six

      Microwave • 240 Volts • Bath • Multi Toilet • DVD • Fixed Berths
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    Water Elite 6

    Sleeps 8
    Three cabins and large comfortable saloon.
    Weekly Price Range £1,035 - £1895
    Ref No BH1579
    Water Elite 6
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    Solace

    Sleeps 6
    Two cabins two full bathrooms and conservatory saloon.
    Weekly Price Range £854 - £1569
    Ref No BH1408
    Solace
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    Water Elite 2

    Sleeps 2
    Luxury cruising for two – perfect for honeymoons anniversaries or any special time away.
    Weekly Price Range £735 - £1157
    Ref No BH1601
    Water Elite 2
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    Water Explorer 8

    Sleeps 10
    Beautifully fitted out in light oak with 2 WCs and large saloon windows. A large boat for the experienced crew extremely comfortable for eight.
    Weekly Price Range £921 - £1795
    Ref No BH1489
    Water Explorer 8
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    Water Explorer 4

    Sleeps 6
    Beautifully fitted out in light oak with large saloon windows extremely comfortable boat for four.
    Weekly Price Range £736 - £1332
    Ref No BH1487
    Water Explorer 4
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    Water Elite 4

    Sleeps 6
    Two cabins two full bathrooms and large comfortable saloon.
    Weekly Price Range £969 - £1744
    Ref No BH1578
    Water Elite 4
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    Tranquillity

    Sleeps 12
    Well laid out with two bathrooms and conservatory saloon.
    Weekly Price Range £921 - £1795
    Ref No BH1598
    Tranquillity
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    Water Elite 4 Grace

    Sleeps 6
    Two cabins two full bathrooms and large comfortable saloon.
    Weekly Price Range £969 - £1744
    Ref No BH1890
    Water Elite 4 Grace
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    Water Elite 8

    Sleeps 10
    Two king size doubles two WCs and large comfortable saloon.
    Weekly Price Range £1,065 - £1995
    Ref No BH1548
    Water Elite 8
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    Water Explorer 6

    Sleeps 8
    Beautifully fitted out in light oak with 2 WCs and large saloon windows.
    Weekly Price Range £828 - £1538
    Ref No BH1488
    Water Explorer 6
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    Water Elite 2 Imogen

    Sleeps 2
    Luxury cruising for two – honeymoons anniversaries or any special time away.
    Weekly Price Range £735 - £1157
    Ref No BH2016
    Water Elite 2 Imogen
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    Elite 6R2B Eleanor

    Sleeps 8
    Two king size doubles two full bathrooms and large comfortable saloon.
    Weekly Price Range £1,065 - £1955
    Ref No BH2102
    Elite 6R2B Eleanor

Alvechurch Marina

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    Cruising from Alvechurch delves into the varied landscape of five Midlands counties with a rich mixture of sights and scenery – modern and historic rural and industrial. Locks are met in majestic flights in this part of the country so be prepared for some good bursts of activity.

    Shown is a small selection of boats available from this base. For more information on other boats please call our sales advisors or visit our website.
    Alvechurch Marina
    Alvechurch Worcestershire
    B48 7SQ
    Site Facilities
      • Cruiser stern
      • Shower/WC
      • Separate WC

      Microwave • 240 Volts • Multi Toilet • Multi Shower • Bicycles Allowed

Tardebigge Marina

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    Tardebigge Marina have more than 40 years experience in providing quality narrowboats. They have a modern and spacious fleet which offers you all the comfort of your own floating hotel whilst maintaining all the traditional narrowboat heritage. The base is located in rural Worcestershire 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 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.

    Tardebigge Marina
    Tardebigge Worcestershire
    B60 1LR
    Site Facilities
      • Semi-traditional stern
      • Multi fuel stove
      • Fridge/freezer
      • Microwave
      • Free standing chairs
      • DVD
      • Airing cupboard
      • Shower/WC
      • Separate WC

      Microwave • Multi Toilet • DVD