HOLIDAY LOCATIONS : UK Barge Hire
We have 8 UK barge hire marinas to choose from (see below for full details):-
Aldermaston Wharf in Berkshire UK
Address : Aldermaston Wharf, Padworth, Reading. Berkshire RG7 4JS
Aldermaston Wharf is well positioned for cruising the picturesque and peaceful Kennet and Avon Canal and the River Thames.
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Alvechurch Marina in Worcestershire UK
Address : Alvechurch Marina, Scarfield Road, Alvechurch, Worcestershire. B48 7SQ
From Alvechurch Marina you can get to The Black country Museum. Historic buildings from all around the Black Country have been moved and authentically rebuilt at the Museum, to create a tribute to the traditional skills and enterprise of the people that once lived in the heart of industrial Britain.
The canal is a prominent part of the museum features.
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Anderton Marina in Cheshire UK
Address : Anderton Marina, Uplands Road, Anderton, Cheshire. CW9 6AJ
From Anderton Marina you can get to The Anderton Boat Lift.
Experience the thrill of riding the number one wonder of the waterways, transporting your boat 50ft down to the River Weaver below.
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Blackwater Meadow in Shropshire UK
Address : Blackwater Meadow, Birch Road, Ellesmere, Shropshire. SY12 9DD
Blackwater Meadow Marina is situated on the Llangollen Canal in Ellesmere, Shropshire.
From here you can get to the famous Pontcyscyllte Aqueduct, Chirk Aqueduct, Chirk Tunnel to name but a few attractions. The routes are very rural and some of the prettiest in the country.
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Gayton Marina in Northamptonshire UK
Address : Gayton Marina, Blisworth Arm, Northamptonshire. NN7 3ER
A tranquil rural route through rolling Northamptonshire countryside. Pass through Weedon, well known for its antique shops and with a number of good pubs.
The 4-lock staircase flight at the pretty village of Watford and the two 5-lock staircases at Foxton both have lock keepers to hand.
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Hilperton Marina in Wiltshire UK
Address : Hilperton Marina, Hammond way, Trowbridge, Wiltshire. BA14 8RS
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You can cruise to Bath from Hilperton Marina.
Bath has been designated a 'World Heritage City' with a history stretching back to the Roman Baths after which it is named and that can still be visited today.
Moorings are available very close to the city centre and Bath is, without doubt, worthy of at least a couple of days of exploration.
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Union Wharf in Leicestershire UK
Address : Union Wharf, The Canal Basin, Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire. LE16 7UW
You can cruise to Foxton Locks from Union Wharf.
The Grand Union Canal is one of the most interesting Canals in the country.
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Worcester Marina in Worcestershire UK
Address : Worcester Marina, Lowesmoor Wharf, Lowesmoor, Worcester. WR1 2RS
Royal Worcester and The Museum of Worcester Porcelain.
Enter the heart of a world famous porcelain industry founded in 1751. Take a guided tour of the factory visitor centre and paint your own plate and visit the museum and factory shop. Walking distance from Worcester Marina or moor on the Worcester Birmingham canal near Lock 3 or Diglis basin.
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