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ABC BOAT HIRE
* Our Locations +
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* England
* Aldermaston Wharf
* Alvechurch Marina
* Anderton Marina
* Blackwater Meadow Marina
* Gailey Marina
* Gayton Marina
* Hilperton Marina
* Kings Orchard Marina
* March Marina
* Nantwich Canal Centre
* Springwood Haven
* Whitchurch Marina
* Worcester Marina
* Scotland
* Falkirk Canal
* Wales
* Goytre Wharf
* Wrenbury Mill
* Our Routes +
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* Featured Routes
Routes that take you seven nights or more to complete
* Short Breaks
Routes that you can achieve in a three or four night weekend or mid week
break
* Map of UK Areas
See all of our UK locations on a map
* Our Boats
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* More Information +
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* Day Boat Hire
* Canal Boat FAQs
* Booking Information
* How to book a canal boat holiday
* Booking Form
* Balance Payment
* Easy Pay
* Loyalty Discounts
* Canal Holiday Guide
* Canal Boat Equipment
* Pet Friendly Boating Holidays
* Get the ABC App
* First Time Afloat
* Holiday Planning
* Route Blogs
* Travel Cots
* Boaters Handbook
* Our Videos
* A Guide to Operating Locks
* Access For All
* Canal Wildlife
* WiFi
* Reviews
* Gift Vouchers
* UK Canal Boat Vacations from USA
* UK Canal Boat Vacations from Australia
* Blog
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* Boat Brochure
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* Contact Us
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* Any Location
* Aldermaston Wharf
* Alvechurch Marina
* Anderton Marina
* Blackwater Meadow Marina
* Falkirk Canal
* Gailey Marina
* Gayton Marina
* Goytre Wharf
* Hilperton Marina
* Kings Orchard Marina
* March Marina
* Nantwich Canal Centre
* Springwood Haven
* Whitchurch Marina
* Worcester Marina
* Wrenbury Mill
Book Now for 2024 – Pay Monthly with our Easy Pay Scheme
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CANAL BOAT STAYCATIONS
A SLOWER PACE OF LIFE
LET'S CHAT
Unsure of what you're looking for? We're here to help! Just call and talk to one
of our Friendly team
0808 296 6171
(Free UK calls)
CANAL BOAT HIRE
CAST OFF AND LEAVE YOUR CARES BEHIND WITH A CANAL BOAT HOLIDAY FROM ABC BOAT
HIRE.
Canal boat hire like you've never experienced before. With 16 starting locations
across the waterway network and canal boat sizes to accommodate 2 to 12 people.
You, your family or friends can afford to kick back and relax as you enjoy
watching Britain's most stunning countryside drift by. See for yourself just how
relaxing and enjoyable a canal boat holiday can be - watch our boating videos if
you don't believe us!
SPECIAL OFFERS & DISCOUNTS!
LOOKING FOR CANAL BOAT DAY HIRE?
LET'S CHAT
Unsure of what you're looking for? We're here to help! Just call and talk to one
of our Friendly team
0330 333 0590
(Free UK calls)
WATCH
OUR VIDEO
FIND YOUR NEXT CANAL BOAT ADVENTURE!
VIEW ALL BOATING VIDEOS
OUR CANAL BOAT HOLIDAY LOCATIONS
EXPLORE OUR BEAUTIFUL CANAL BOAT HIRE LOCATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY – FROM THE
STUNNING WELSH COUNTRYSIDE TO THE BUSTLING LIFESTYLE OF SCOTLAND’S LIVELY
CITIES.
SHROPSHIRE
BLACKWATER MEADOW MARINA
STAFFORDSHIRE
GAILEY MARINA
FORTH AND CLYDE
FALKIRK CANAL
SOUTH WALES
GOYTRE WHARF
BERKSHIRE
ALDERMASTON WHARF
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
MARCH MARINA
WORCESTERSHIRE
ALVECHURCH MARINA
CHESHIRE
ANDERTON MARINA
SHROPSHIRE
BLACKWATER MEADOW MARINA
STAFFORDSHIRE
GAILEY MARINA
FORTH AND CLYDE
FALKIRK CANAL
SOUTH WALES
GOYTRE WHARF
BERKSHIRE
ALDERMASTON WHARF
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
MARCH MARINA
WORCESTERSHIRE
ALVECHURCH MARINA
CHESHIRE
ANDERTON MARINA
SHROPSHIRE
BLACKWATER MEADOW MARINA
STAFFORDSHIRE
GAILEY MARINA
FORTH AND CLYDE
FALKIRK CANAL
SOUTH WALES
GOYTRE WHARF
View all locations
DOWNLOAD
A BROCHURE
Our latest brochure makes choosing your boating holiday as easy as ABC. Inside
it you'll discover advice on how to plan your trip, find comprehensive boat
layouts and details, plus maps, guides and handy tips to help you make the most
of our beautiful waterways on your canal holiday.
BROCHURE DOWNLOAD
CHOOSE YOUR CANAL BOAT
WHATEVER YOUR GROUP, WE'VE A RANGE OF BEAUTIFUL HAND-BUILT CANAL BOATS TO HIRE
FOR YOUR NARROWBOAT HOLIDAY.
TWO TO FIVE BERTH
Accommodating up to 5 people, these boats are perfect for couples or small
families searching for their next boating holiday
View Two to Five berth boats
SIX TO EIGHT BERTH
These boats accommodate between 6 and 8 people, making for a perfect boating
holiday for larger families and groups
View Six to eight berth boats
UP TO TWELVE BERTH
With space for up to 12 people, if you're planning a multi-family boating
holiday or big celebration, these are the boats for you.
View Up to twelve berth boats
OVER
140 ROUTES
AVAILABLE
View all Routes
SPECIAL OFFERS
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MAPS & GUIDES
View guides
CANAL BOAT FAQS
CAN I HIRE A BOAT JUST FOR THE DAY?
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Yes - we have day hire boats at several of our locations - For more information,
head to our day boat hire website: www.abcdayboathire.com
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO RENT A CANAL BOAT?
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The price of renting a canal boat varies depending on the location and length of
your holiday, as well as the canal boat you choose. We provide a range of
special offers, including a 2-week discount, 2nd holiday discount, multi-boat
discount, loyalty discount and early bird discount. We also allow you to spread
the cost of your holiday with our easy payment plan. Contact a member of our
friendly team to find out more about the costs of our canal boat holidays.
WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE FOR A CANAL BOAT HOLIDAY?
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It all depends on the type of canal boat holiday you’re looking for! We have
locations across England, Scotland and Wales such as Anderton Marina, Falkirk
Canal and Goytre Wharf. Not sure where to spend your next canal boat holiday?
Check our locations, routes and boats for inspiration. Alternatively, contact a
member of our knowledgeable team who will offer invaluable canal boat holiday
advice.
CAN I STILL BOOK IF I HAVEN'T 'DRIVEN' A BOAT BEFORE?
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No previous experience is necessary, as our boats are extremely easy to handle
and full tuition is given at the start of every holiday. Comprehensive cruising
information is in a manual on the boat and details are sent out with the holiday
documents to introduce you to the theory of locks and the 'rules of the road'.
We provide our own 24hr emergency helpline.
DO YOU NEED A LICENSE TO DRIVE A BOAT?
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You do not need a driving licence for a canal boat or narrowboat and the boat
itself is licenced by us for CRT waterways. There are a few waterways outside
their jurisdiction for which you will need to purchase an additional licence as
you enter them, such as the Scottish Canals, Rivers Avon, Thames and Wey. Our
start bases can provide details when you arrive to pick up your boat.
Aldermaston boats have a Thames license.
The maximum number of people allowed on board is restricted to the number of
berths.
CAN WE BRING PETS ABOARD?
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This really is a holiday the whole family can enjoy together. We do not charge
for any of your pets - however there is normally a maximum of 2 allowed. We
obviously request that the boat is returned in a clean and tidy condition and
reserve the right to refuse pets or charge for any additional cleaning or
repairs required as a result of pets being on board during your holiday.
ABC BOAT HIRE REVIEWS
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
YOUR RECENT HOLIDAY ON WARBLER - BARRED WARBLER FROM ALVECHURCH
Kind, helpful and friendly staff.
30 May 2024
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
YOUR RECENT HOLIDAY ON WARBLER - BARRED WARBLER FROM ALVECHURCH
We have holidayed with ABC for the last 7 years from various marinas. We used
both Alvechurch for the hire and Gailey for services this year. The staff are so
friendly and helpful and did everything they could to make our holiday
enjoyable. We are already planning for next year.
30 May 2024
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
YOUR RECENT HOLIDAY ON FINCH - RED HEADED FINCH FROM GOYTRE WHARF
They were helpful and informative, very friendly. . They had the boat cleaned
and ready to go, All we had to do was the safety training and they were there
and ready to do it
30 May 2024
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
YOUR RECENT HOLIDAY ON LARK - FOXY LARK FROM SPRINGWOOD HAVEN MARINA
. Open, friendly, perceptive one a customers apprehension and gentley reassure
and encourage. The team are all positive pleasant ,gently spoken staff. There
was 5* customer service throughout our travels and had easy pleasant handovers.
The boat was a lovely surprise in being so clean .It was above my expectations.
,i get fed up and despondent in paying hard earned good money on rare hoilday we
can manage to find I have to spend at very least a few hours to make good at
least kitchen,dining and bathroom areas. , I was so delighted to find with ABC
we could just start to enjoy the experience of learning narrow boating. The
kitchen had everything you could hope to find in a kitchen at home or aboard.
Everything clean and nicely put .The fridge clean was great ample size and
efficient. . Beds comfy and rooms all rooms well presented. Lounge /dining ample
in size ..Deck possibly lagged behind a little but acceptable.. The only
suggestion I could make and all three of the crew agree this ,given we all sat
together at the back on deck while moving,when I wasn't doing clight chores and
food prepping ,was if there could be some outside shower proof /waterproof pads
/cushions for outdoor seating . I have fibromyalgia so that bit of comfort would
have improved it for me as sittl8ng 8s tough but the others said same. .if
anyway to store this. You made have the dogs so relaxed no massive rule book
thrown at us at ABC. I hope people respect this relaxed approach. .This was very
nice for us and hope we didn't let you down .. All in all an active interesting,
peaceful, very new experience. We are grateful to you all for being a lion share
of making this a happy, memorable time together. THANK YOU ALL.AT ABC. ** CHRIS
AND CREW and our 2 Dogs.
30 May 2024
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
YOUR RECENT HOLIDAY ON LARK - ARABIAN LARK FROM HILPERTON
Great trip to Brisitol Floating harbour and back
30 May 2024
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
YOUR RECENT HOLIDAY ON LARK - ARABIAN LARK FROM HILPERTON
Well equipped,new boat Arabian Lark. Staff welcoming and businesslike. Only
minor issue was WIFI didn't work.Called it in but we didn't followup. On first
evening had to cut away large tee shirt wrapped around prop.
30 May 2024
★ ★ ★ ★
YOUR RECENT HOLIDAY ON WREN - HAPPY WREN FROM BLACKWATER MEADOW MARINA
Good induction and training, however, it would have been nicer to be able to
leave earlier in the day. It was 2 hours after 2.30 before we got away from the
dock, which meant a very short cruise the first day.
30 May 2024
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
YOUR RECENT HOLIDAY ON WREN - HAPPY WREN FROM BLACKWATER MEADOW MARINA
The actual boating experience was fantastic, and we had a wonderful time on
Happy Wren. As a slightly shorter narrowboat, she was much more maneuverable
than some and was a delight to helm and moor. We would definitely recommend the
adventure to anyone!
30 May 2024
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
YOUR RECENT HOLIDAY ON SANDPIPER - UPLAND SANDPIPER FROM HILPERTON
Really enjoyed our week on sandpiper very clean manage to get to Bath Bristol
and then up the caen hill steps and back down in a week.
30 May 2024
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
YOUR RECENT HOLIDAY ON SANDPIPER - UPLAND SANDPIPER FROM HILPERTON
From start hand over to finish of holiday everything done with ease. Friendly
and efficient staff at Hilperton.
30 May 2024
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
YOUR RECENT HOLIDAY ON FINCH - RED HEADED FINCH FROM GOYTRE WHARF
Everything about the holiday was perfect from the helpful staff at the marina to
the volunteers at the locks gates , Brecon was well maintained and beautiful
canal .
30 May 2024
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
YOUR RECENT HOLIDAY ON LARK - FOXY LARK FROM SPRINGWOOD HAVEN MARINA
Everything you could wish for. Perhaps take cushions waterproof pads for
seationg on deck if u like need soft searlting for long periods. .
30 May 2024
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ABC BOAT HIRE
ABC Leisure Group Limited
Registered in England, Company number 2860394
Registered address: Alvechurch Marina
Scarfield Wharf
Alvechurch
Worcestershire
B48 7SQ
Email: info@abcboathire.com
CALL US 7 DAYS A WEEK
Between 8:30am and 6:00pm Mondays to Fridays and between 09:00am and 5:00pm
Saturdays, Sundays, and bank holidays except for a few days over Christmas.
Tel: 0330 333 0590 (Free UK calls)
+44 1905 610660 (From overseas)
Fax: 0330 3330 591 (Free UK calls)
+44 1905 616715 (From overseas)
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