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“WE’RE BOOKING OUR FIRST BREAK. WHICH ARE THE BEST CANAL ROUTES FOR FAMILIES?”
You’re booking a narrowboat holiday for the first time but don’t know where to start. You want a break that keeps the kids entertained. Beautiful countryside. Attractions. Great places to eat. Views that stop you in your tracks. Plenty to keep the kids happy (we mentioned it twice, we know). But which are the best canal routes for family holidays?
Here are three holidays we think are among the best for families. Each comes with short break and longer holiday options, and once you’ve booked we’ll send you a detailed itinerary with daily ideas of where to stop, what to see and where to spend each evening.
YOUR ADVENTURE STARTS WITH A FREE COACHING SESSION
Choosing your first canal holiday can be daunting, so our three recommended routes are a great place to start. And to ensure you get the most from each route, we’ll give you and the family a free British Marine Federation accredited coaching session before you head off.
We’ll walk you through the controls on the boat. Show you how to steer and stop. How to cruise safely. How to operate locks and swing bridges and navigate tunnels.
You won’t leave until you’re a wiz on the narrowboat.