Award-winning luxury narrowboat holidays

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Discover twelve hand-picked canal journeys from Autherley Junction. Step aboard, slow down and experience England at your own pace.

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Recognised for quality and service Hoseasons Diamond Award Winner
12 scenic routes Hand-picked journeys from Autherley Junction
Dog friendly Up to two dogs welcome on board
Luxury comfort Premium boats and personal touches
Award-winning service Recognised for quality and care
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Rebecca - Discovery 6R Narrowboat Hire
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Rebecca - Discovery 6R Narrowboat Hire

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A comfortable and beautifully prepared narrowboat for an unforgettable canal holiday.

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Imogen - Elite 2 Narrowboat Hire
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Imogen - Elite 2 Narrowboat Hire

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A comfortable and beautifully prepared narrowboat for an unforgettable canal holiday.

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Emily - Elite 4 Narrowboat Hire TEST
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Emily - Elite 4 Narrowboat Hire TEST

From £300.00

A comfortable and beautifully prepared narrowboat for an unforgettable canal holiday.

👥 Sleeps 4 🐾 Dogs 🚿 Ensuite 👑 King bed
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Elite 4 Plus Grace

A comfortable and beautifully prepared narrowboat for an unforgettable canal holiday.

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Elite 6 Elizabeth

A comfortable and beautifully prepared narrowboat for an unforgettable canal holiday.

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Elite 6R Isabelle

A comfortable and beautifully prepared narrowboat for an unforgettable canal holiday.

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Elite 6R2B Eleanor

A comfortable and beautifully prepared narrowboat for an unforgettable canal holiday.

👥 Sleeps 6 🐾 Dogs 🛁 Bath 🚿 Ensuite 👑 King bed
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Elite 8 Victoria

A comfortable and beautifully prepared narrowboat for an unforgettable canal holiday.

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Gemini - Explorer 6 Narrowboat Hire
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Sleeps 6

Gemini - Explorer 6 Narrowboat Hire

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A comfortable and beautifully prepared narrowboat for an unforgettable canal holiday.

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Explorer 8 Centaurus

A comfortable and beautifully prepared narrowboat for an unforgettable canal holiday.

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Regency 2 Aria

A comfortable and beautifully prepared narrowboat for an unforgettable canal holiday.

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Regency 2 Emma

A comfortable and beautifully prepared narrowboat for an unforgettable canal holiday.

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Regency 2 Julia

A comfortable and beautifully prepared narrowboat for an unforgettable canal holiday.

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Regency 4 Monique

A comfortable and beautifully prepared narrowboat for an unforgettable canal holiday.

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The NB Hire Waterways Collection

Find your perfect canal holiday

Explore twelve beautifully illustrated journeys from Autherley Junction.

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12 hand-picked canal journeys
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Twelve journeys · one starting point
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Every route begins at Autherley Junction
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NB Hire master canal route map An illustrated, geographically simplified overview of twelve routes from Autherley Junction. EXPLORE OUR WATERWAYS Cruising from Autherley Junction Choose a route to trace your holiday across the waterways Black Country Ring Four Counties Ring Stourport Ring Stourbridge Ring incl. Stourport Shropshire Union / Llangollen Caldon Canal Chester & Ellesmere Port Autherley to Nantwich Autherley to Market Drayton Autherley to Stourport-on-Severn Autherley to Tixall Wide Autherley to Kinver ○ Llangollen / Wrenbury SCENIC ◆ Chester / Ellesmere Port HISTORY ● Nantwich MARKET TOWN ▥ Audlem LOCK FLIGHT ● Market Drayton MARKET TOWN ✦ Norbury Junction JUNCTION ○ Brewood VILLAGE ⚓ AUTHERLEY JUNCTION START HERE NB Hire · start here ● Penkridge CANAL TOWN ◉ Tixall Wide SCENIC ✦ Great Haywood JUNCTION ● Stone CANAL TOWN ⌁ Caldon Canal MOORLANDS ◆ Birmingham CITY STOP ▣ Black Country HERITAGE ○ Kinver VILLAGE ≋ Stourport HISTORIC BASINS ◆ Worcester CITY STOP Every adventure starts here Illustrated route overview for holiday planning — not intended for navigation

Illustrated overview for planning only. Always check current waterway notices before travel.

The luxury collection

Luxury. Connected. Unforgettable.

Discover beautifully appointed narrowboats with hotel-inspired comfort and Starlink connectivity on selected boats.

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King-size comfort Hotel-style sleeping on selected layouts.
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Beautiful interiors Spacious living designed for special escapes.
Why choose NB Hire?

Holidays prepared with care

From choosing the right route to stepping aboard, we aim to make every stage of your narrowboat holiday feel straightforward, personal and special.

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Prepared for you

Boats prepared with care

Every boat is prepared for its next crew so your holiday can begin with confidence.

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Local route knowledge

Help choosing your journey

Our route tools and team help you find a holiday that suits your experience and preferred pace.

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A choice of comfort

A fleet for different holidays

Choose from couples' boats, family layouts, larger-group options and premium fleet tiers.

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Bring them along

Dog-friendly options

Selected boats welcome dogs, helping the whole family enjoy the holiday together.

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Real support

People when you need them

Speak to the team when you need help choosing a boat, planning a route or preparing for departure.

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Start at Autherley

A superb cruising base

Autherley Junction opens the door to short breaks, circular journeys and longer canal adventures.

14 Boats at Autherley
12 Hand-picked routes
4 Fleet styles
2–8 Guest capacities
Moments on the water

Moments you’ll remember

The best canal holidays are made from the quiet moments, unexpected views and time spent together.

Comfort aboard

Your own retreat

A warm, private space waiting at the end of each day.

Bring them too

Adventures with your dog

Towpaths, countryside and new places to explore.

Evenings afloat

A glass beside the water

Moor up, relax and let the day drift away.

Closer to nature

Wildlife around every bend

Quiet stretches filled with birds, reflections and open skies.

King Sized Bed

A better sleep

No tiny cabin beds. No traffic. Just the water waking up in your king size bed and enjoying the day

Time together

A holiday everyone remembers

Shared locks, shared laughs and stories for years to come.

Popular journeys

Three routes to inspire you

From peaceful short breaks to unforgettable circular journeys, start with one of our most popular escapes.

7 nights
Circular journey

Black Country Ring

Countryside, canal heritage and Birmingham’s historic waterways.

🌿 Varied scenery 🔒 79 locks ⏱ 43 hours
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3–4 nights
Relaxed short break

Tixall Wide

A peaceful short break centred on one of the network’s most beautiful stretches.

🌿 Peaceful 🔒 Gentler pace ⏱ Short break
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3–4 nights
Market town escape

Market Drayton

A friendly introduction to canal holidays with countryside and market-town charm.

🌿 Countryside 🔒 First timer ⏱ Short break
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Holidays remembered long after returning home

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Luxury narrowboat holidays and unforgettable journeys from Autherley Junction.

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