Hoseasons Boating Holidays 

There is no better way to discover the hidden charms of our beautiful landscapes than on a canal boat holiday in the UK. You'll enjoy the freedom that canal boats offer as you drift dreamily through unspoilt countryside, perhaps stopping off to enjoy a meal at a waterside pub. There are many canal boating routes to choose from, each with its own special delights and all offering a wonderful boating holiday. And because Hoseasons are the leaders in canal boat hire, you're bound to find the boating holiday to suit you. From the fun of family narrowboat holidays on the canals and rivers of the Heart of England to a romantic boat holiday aboard your own cruiser on the tranquil reaches of the Norfolk Broads.

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Your perfect Canal Boat Break or Cruiser Holiday starts here…
… With more canal boats, cruisers and waterways to choose from, there’s really no need to look any further for your ideal holiday afloat – and Hoseasons are the experts in boat hire.

But remember – the most popular holiday boats, dates, waterways and special offers book up fast. So start your search now to get your best chance of your first choice holiday.

A canal boat holiday on Yorkshire's Waterways offers breathtaking views as these waterways thread their way through stunning landscapes. Canal boat breaks on the Heart of England Canals mean you can meander through six beautiful English shires, from Tewksbury to Stafford, taking in a host of historic sites and attractions on the way. Llangollen Canal's glorious countryside and two spectacular aqueducts are canal boating attractions that are hard to beat.

The Cambridgeshire Waterways offer enchanting cruising on 150 miles of peaceful waters winding gently through the Fens. Owned and cared for by the National Trust, the River Wey is a tranquil waterway running through the heart of Surrey. And a boating holiday on a River Thames cruiser or canal boat has everything you could wish for - historic, scenic splendour with a wonderful social atmosphere.

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You don't need boating experience as you will recieve plenty of expert tuition from your Hoseasons boatyard staff. they will provide as much training as you need until you feel confident enough to start your holiday on on of the UKs beautiful waterways.

There is a manual onboard to help you with all the details as you meander through beautiful countryside. Locks are part of the fun on a Hoseasons boating holiday. You simply steer your boat gently in, and use the big wooden beams to close the gates behind you. Then you open small paddle doors in the other gates with the L-shaped winding handle provided with your boat to let the water in or out and change the water level. Then you open the gates and drive out, stopping to close the gates and paddle doors before leaving. In Europe, and in Britain on the Thames, Caledonian Canal and parts of the Cambridgeshire Waterway, there are larger locks with lock-keepers to do the work for you. There are no locks on the Norfolk Broads.

Cruising in the UK

Hoseasons Norfolk Broads Boating Holidays

 Cruising in Europe

Canal boat hire gives you the choice of many holiday experiences. With its beautiful scenery and numerous historic sites, many regard the Cheshire Ring as the finest of the canal 'rings'. The Kennet & Avon Canal passes through lovely countryside from the Avon at Bristol to the River Thames, via the elegant city of Bath. And for canal boat hire on a network of waterways stretching from Coventry to Oxford, that also encompasses the Thames Ring, head to the Oxford and South Midlands Canals.

Take a canal boat holiday on the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals, and you can cross Scotland from Glasgow in the west to Edinburgh in the east, passing over three spectacular aqueducts and the amazing Falkirk Wheel.

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