It is a known fact that people are healthier and happier when they are by the water, making boating holidays in the UK popular among the masses. A holiday on a boat, experiencing the country’s rich historical architecture, is certainly one of the many pleasures boating can offer.
Spending a few days on the water, away from the busy city life and work pressures is one of the best ways to unwind and spend quality time with your family and friends.
Here are the reasons you should select a canal boating holiday in the UK:
As you make your way through the UK’s canal system, you will notice plenty of historic buildings and structures. You and your family can take in the country’s rich heritage as you go along the canal. If you are on holiday with kids, you can teach them about history and architecture.
There is a range of canal boats available for hire with various comforts to make your holiday a relaxing one. You can take your pick from two berth (beds) canal boats to eight berth (beds) canal boats, depending on the number of people going on the holiday.
The canal boats also have separate rooms for privacy, and some boats also have beds that can be set up as singles or doubles. There are plenty of amenities, including flushing toilets, showers, radios, and DVD players, colored TV, central heating, and more. There is also a small kitchen to prepare your meals and a storage area to store your clothing and other items.
The canal locks are certainly captivating because of the old fashioned engineering; even the most seasoned boaters find them interesting. It can be one of the highlights of the children’s trip to watch the locks at work. However, be sure to keep safety a priority. You won’t witness the working of these locks when going on a riverboat holiday.
If you are planning boating holidays in the UK for a week or so, then it gives you plenty of time to stop by and explore the many attractions along with the canal system. There are various interesting and fun places you and your family would love.
There are many different places to stop and try different types of food, places you can see shows to be enjoyed, historical buildings to be discovered and places to stop and enjoy walking in the beautiful English countryside. Be sure to do your research first so that you know where to stop and which attractions to visit.
If you are interested in a canal boat holiday in the UK for either a short or long break, you must find a high-quality canal boat to hire. Don’t worry about navigating the canal system as our Canal Holiday Boats are all easy to handle, reliable, and run on smooth diesel engines. We even offer a free tuition cruise conducted by our experienced instructors at the start of your canal holiday to show you the ropes.