There are hundreds of destinations to choose from on Britain’s inland waterways We’ve published a guide to the top 10 canal boat holidays for 2027 on Britain’s 3,000-mile network of peaceful canals and rivers. Drifters offers over 500 boats for hire from 35 locations across England, Scotland and Wales. Our 2027 hire prices start at […]
YouTubers Leanne and Dan cruised the Kennet & Avon Canal to Bath The Buddy Moon came back to the canals, this time taking a short break from our Hilperton base in Wiltshire. They cruised along the Kennet & Avon Canal to UNESCO World Heritage Bath and back, passing through Bradford on Avon along the way. […]
Bryan Dearslsey reviews a Drifters holiday on the Shropshire Union Canal Bryan Dearslsey of WorldAtlas has reviewed his recent Drifters narrow boat holiday, setting off from our Autherley base, near Wolverhampton. In his article ‘Five Days At Four Mph On An English Canal Boat is Pure Relaxation‘ Bryan describes how he travelled through the Staffordshire […]
Great family destinations to choose from this October Half Term We’ve published a guide to our best October half term narrowboat holidays, with Halloween themes. Narrowboats are like floating holiday cottages, with everything you need on board for a self-catering adventure afloat. All our boats are equipped with essential home comforts, including central heating, hot […]
Drifters offers winter canal holidays from five locations in England and Wales With quiet canals, cosy waterside pubs and festive waterside destinations, why not experience Christmas or New Year on a narrowboat. We offer winter cruising* from five of our bases, with boats offering accommodation for between two to 12 people. All our winter boats […]
Explore our top leafy canals to cruise this autumn Britain’s 3,000-mile network of inland waterways meanders through some of our best-loved countryside, including anicent woodlands and forests. To celebrate the beautiful autumn colours in our trees and hedgerows, we’ve listed our top five leafy canals to cruise this autumn: 1. The Calder & Hebble in […]
There are still hundreds of fantastic destinations open for late summer boating holidays Water shortages may be affecting some parts of Britain’s 3,000-mile canal and river network, but there are still hundreds of destinations open for late summer breaks on Britain’s canals. Nigel Stevens of Drifters says: “Canal boat holidays on Britain’s inland waterways offer […]
Water shortages may be affecting some parts of Britain’s 3,000-mile canal and river network, but there are still many hundreds of routes and fantastic destinations open for boating holidays. Our canal boat hire operators are committed to making sure everyone gets a great holiday, though in some areas it may not be the route first […]
A Luxury Travel Blog has reviewed a canal boat holiday on the Llangollen Canal. Setting off from our narrow boat hire base at Whitchurch, Dr Paul Johnson of A Luxury Travel Blog has published a Llangollen Canal break review. The review has detailed information about the boat, including images of the cabins, shower room, dining […]
There are over 50 tunnels on Britain’s canal network Drifters has published a guide to the top tunnels to navigate on a canal boat holiday in England and Wales. There are over 50 canal tunnels, ranging from just 23 metres to over 3 miles. Some are narrow with only room for one-way traffic, while others […]
Angela Riches reviews her narrow boat holiday on the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal and River Avon Setting off from our canal boat hire base at Wootton Wawen, Angela Riches of H&N Magazine went on a canal boat journey to Shakespeare’s Stratford and Evesham. Angela, her husband and son were travelling aboard Drifters Luxury 65ft narrowboat ‘Duncan’, with […]
Hire a canal boat for the day to celebrate Father’s Day Drifters offers day boat hire at 19 locations in England and Wales, so why not treat your Dad to a day out on the water. Full tuition is included so its a great way to get the hang of steering and working the locks. […]
Ashley Gibbins of the International Travel Writers Alliance reviews his holiday on the Llangollen Canal Setting off from our Blackwater Meadow narrowboat hire centre on the Llangollen Canal in Shropshire, Ashley Gibbins has reviewed his experience of cruising across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Ashley and Ann travelled from Blackwater Meadow, close to the historic market town […]
Olivia Ellis has reviewed her first canal boat holiday experience Taking a canal boat break from Wrenbury on the Llangollen Canal in Shropshire, Olivia has reviewed her first narrowboat holiday experience in Urban & Beyond. Maria & Olivia have also published a review of their holiday on their youtube channel. Travelling with her partner Maria, […]
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