Stoke-on-Trent Narrowboat Base

Suggested Routes From Stoke-on-Trent:

UPDATE MARCH 2021: Due to a breach on the Trent and Mersey Canal it is not currently possible to cruise the Cheshire Ring from our Stoke on Trent canal boat hire base. The Canal & River Trust are providing updates on the repair process and we will update this page and guests as soon as we have more information. All other routes below are unaffected.

Short Routes From Stoke-on-Trent:

Narrowboats available to hire from Stoke-on-Trent:

Below are the boat types that are available to hire from this base.  When you start your Holiday Search all the boat options and dates that closely match your desired departure date and party number will be presented to you.

Sat 2.30pm – Tues 9.30am | Tues 2.30pm – Sat 9.30am

Princess 4 | Duchess 2 |  Shakespeare 4 | Duchess 4 | Lautrec 4 | Princess 6 | Duchess 6 | Duchess 8

Fri 2.30pm – Mon 9.30am | Mon 2.30pm – Fri 9.30am

Princess 4 | Duchess 6

General Information

Situated on the re-developed National Garden Festival Site, this is one of the most popular Black Prince starting points. Close by there is an exciting Water World, dry ski-slope, multi-screen cinema, ten pin bowling and shopping centre… and that is before you get on the water!

The variety of canal cruising routes is wide with the Cheshire Ring and Four Counties being favourites. You travel through some of the waterways’ most beautiful scenery, along with the pure contrast of the Potteries, Royal Doulton, Cheddleton Mill and Wedgwood industries. For the more energetic there’s Alton Towers near the end of the Caldon Canal

New Procedure – Harecastle Tunnel
For guests departing from our Stoke on Trent or Acton Bridge and wanting to cruise the Four Counties Ring it is necessary to book slots for passage through the Harecastle tunnel. Slots are available for seven days a week, from 8 am until 5 pm. We will send you details on how to reserve your slot prior to your holiday.

Stoke-on-Trent Reviews: