When considering a boating vacation, many people think of tropical locations. However, the

truth is you can have a great time boating in England. There are actually many bodies of

water where you can have a great time boating in England.

Many canals across England are places where you can enjoy the English countryside from the

beauty of a “narrowboat”. Lots of companies offer guided tours down the canals allowing you

to enjoy jolly old England from the comfort of these luxury vessels.

Boating in England is really a lot like boating in the States. It’s a relaxing, fun

vacation taken at a slow pace. There are actually over two thousand miles of waterways from

wide to narrow canals and even some pretty good sized rivers you can enjoy.

Your best bet for boating in England is to hire a boating company who will give you a guided

tour. They will be able to point out interesting tourist attractions and give you

information about their beautiful country.

You can also rent your own narrowboat and be the captain of your own ship for a time as you

steer it through the waterways. People who have done this type of vacation report that it’s

one of the most satisfying boating trips they’ve ever been on.

One of the advantages to boating in England is you can experience complete freedom. There

are many, many places you can stop along the canal and visit a neighborhood pub or a five

star restaurant. You can moor your boat and explore the countryside on foot. Life on the

water can be quite idyllic.

You may also want to explore boating on England’s River Thames. This river is mostly non-

tidal and runs through some beautiful places. The Thames does have locks to go through, and

you must be patient when traveling through the locks. They can take quite awhile to get

through, but just sit back and enjoy the scenery while you wait!

If you want to travel the River Thames, you should be aware that this is one of the most

popular waterways in England, so the boat traffic could be heavy at times. Also, all boats

that want to travel this water must be registered. Not registering your boat could cause

problems with the water police.

Boating in England is a great chance to experience one of the most beautiful places in the

world. Consider taking the time in the spring when the greenery is bursting into life and

the hillsides are green and lush. We think you will find that boating in England is an

experience second to none!