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Canal boat holidays in Manchester

Starting base / location: Acton Bridge

It’s an easy canal boat holiday from the Black Prince base at Acton Bridge to the vibrant city of Manchester. Cruising through some lovely countryside, it’s a lock-free route that would suit a short break of 3 or 4 nights.

Alternatively you can continue on the Cheshire Ring south to Macclesfield, Congleton and Middlewich before returning to base just beyond the Anderton Lift. The Cheshire Ring can be completed on a one week trip of active cruising.

In Manchester there are plenty of attractions to see including the Lowry, the Museum of Science and Industry and Old Trafford.

Attractions in Staffordshire: The Lowry Museum of Science and Industry Old Trafford National Football Museum

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Customer reviews

“We have just completed the Stourport ring in a brand new shiny Jessica Ellen. It was by far the best boat we have ever hired. Well designed interior. Good engine. Staff at Stoke Wharf very efficient and helpful. All in all a superb experience.”

Wow! A great company, great chaps who listen and teach. We’ve just completed a 2 week cruise around the Avon ring. “Mollie” was our home for the duration, a beauty boat, modern and clean….thank you so much. Highly recommend these.

“Just completed a fantastic week on the Cheshire Ring. Danny and the team at Acton Bridge were probably the best we have ever hired from. The boat was spotless and comprehensive walk through of the equipment. Thank you guys.”

“A huge thank you to the staff at Bradford-on-Avon for their kind and friendly welcome. I totally recommend Black Prince Holidays… lovely boats in excellent condition. The holiday was everything I expected it to be, especially working the locks, for me the best bit.”

“The staff at the marina are excellent and go out of their way to be friendly and helpful. This is our second holiday with Black Prince and both experiences have been good we will not hesitate to use you again”

“1st narrow boat holiday and I am totally converted. Black Prince has set the standard so high could not find a single fault. Thank you for making my first experience a wonderful one and hope to see you next year!!”

“Best holiday we’ve had for a long time. Black Princes boats are like holiday homes. Clean, well spec’d and in lovely order throughout. The service we received from the minute we got there to the minute we left was perfect.”

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