Narrow Boat Hire In Warwick.
If you enjoy exploring historic castles and cities choose your narrow boat hire base at Alvechurch on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal and take a trip to Warwick. The Worcester and Birmingham canal joins the Grand Union, which runs through Warwick giving you easy access to the town centre and all it has to offer.
On route to Warwick you and your crew will navigate your narrow boat through the infamous Hatton Flight, this flight contains 21 locks and is spread out over nearly two miles. Opened in 1799 it was built to carry locally mined coal to the power stations and factories of the Black Country.
Once through the Hatton Locks the magnificent Warwick Castle soon comes into view. A brilliant day out for the whole family, go back in history and learn what life would have been like in Warwick through the ages. Attend a house party hosted by Daisy, Countess of Warwick and meet her friends preparing for the event. If you dare enter the labyrinth of lost soles or venture into the scary mirror maze.
The gardens, designed by the world famous gardener Lancelot 'Capability' Brown, are a perfect place for a picnic.
For the thrills and spills of race day visit Warwick Racecourse, situated next to Warwick Castle, the racecourse is one of the oldest in the country with racing having taken place since the 1700s.
Climb the 134 steps to the top of the imposing tower of St Mary's Collegiate Church and marvel at the glorious views of the town, the surrounding countryside and the Castle.
To hear the history of 6th Foot Royal Warwickshire Regiment – “The Warwickshire Lads” visit St. Johns House museum. View the many objects on display including uniforms, weapons, equipment, medals, pictures, documents.
Today The Lord Leycester Hospital provides a home ex Servicemen and their wives and in fact it has never been an actual hospital. The word hospital is used in its ancient sense meaning 'a charitable institution for the housing of the needy, infirm or aged'. During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I it became a place of retirement for old warriors and their wives.
If you are on your narrow boat hire holiday during certain dates in October you will be able to join in with an event which has been held in Warwick for centuries.
The annual Mop Fair and Runaway Mop Fair is the town’s oldest traditions and there were first started nearly seven hundred years ago when the event was for hiring local labourers.
As well as being able to stock up with provisions on for your narrow boat holiday there is also an impressive array of smaller, independent outlets and gift shops.
Set amidst historic building are a vast array of antique shops and booksellers.Take the opportunity and visit Hatton Country World as well as numerous shops and antique dealers you can meet the friendly farm animals face to face and shop at the farm shop for fresh produce.
For a holiday to suit everyone's needs book your narrow boat hire holiday from Alvechurch or Worcester. Don't miss the opportunity to visit these other places of interest all within easy reach of your narrow boat.
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Birmingham
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Coventry
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Stratford-on-Avon
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Worcester
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Stourport