Canal Boat Hire on the Kennet & Avon Canal
Located in the ancient Saxon town of Bradford on Avon, half an hour’s drive from the World Heritage City of Bath, Sally Narrowboats provides canal boat hire on the Kennet & Avon Canal.
Our fleet of canal narrowboats offers you the opportunity to cruise the Kennet & Avon Canal, head west to Bath or east towards Reading, with many places of interest between. Our fleet ranges from cosy two berth boats to boats for groups of 10.
Based in Bradford on Avon Marina, Sally Narrowboats is easily accessible from both the M4 and M5 motorways, and only a short taxi journey from Bradford on Avon train station.
To ensure you enjoy your canal narrowboat holiday to the full, before you set off, one of our professional staff will instruct you in the safe handling of the boat, and the operation of locks and swing bridges. For your total peace of mind, our training and handover protocols have been accredited by British Marine.
Sally Narrowboats is now part of the Anglo Welsh group.
Kennet & Avon Canal Boat Hire – Basic Boat-Handling & Safety
Canal Boat Holidays
Explore beautiful countryside at your own pace
Canal boat holidays provide a unique and exciting way of exploring some of the most beautiful, rural areas of the UK. They offer the perfect balance between relaxation and adventure, and can provide a wonderful experience for the whole family. The Kennet & Avon Canal runs through some of the most delightful countryside in the south west of England.
There’s something for everyone to enjoy on a canal boat holiday. There’s an abundance of wildlife, stunning scenery and a variety of activities to take part in. You can explore the canal at your own pace, and make frequent stops along the way to explore the local area.
Perhaps the best part of a canal boat holiday is that you can truly relax and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the canals. From the comfort of your own narrowboat, you can watch the world drift by, take in the beautiful surroundings, and enjoy spending time with your family and friends. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful getaway, a quintessential British adventure, or a tour of location attractions, a canal boat holiday has something for everyone.
Find out more about our canal boat holidays here.
Here’s a guide to our canal boat holiday destinations from Bradford on Avon Marina.
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Day boat hire
Enjoy a lazy day on the beautiful Kennet & Avon Canal aboard one of our Sally Narrowboats day boats. A typical day trip on one of our four day boats is west to the aqueduct at Avoncliff, or you can travel east as far as the locks at Semington.
Our day boats are designed to carry up to ten people (including children and infants), but you don’t have to have that many on board – two adults can easily manage the boat.
Whether you want to celebrate a special occasion, reward your staff or valued customers, or simply enjoy a day out with friends and family, a trip on one of our day boats will be a memorable day out.
Our day boats are also ideal for meetings or team building days with a difference.
Find out more about day boat hire on the Kennet & Avon Canal here.
Canal barge holiday hire on the Kennet & Avon Canal
A canal barge holiday with Sally Narrowboats is a great way to explore the Kennet & Avon Canal. The slow pace of the barge as it moves through the canals allows you to take in the sights and sounds of the local area, while enjoying the tranquility of the water. You can explore the local area by foot or by bike and often stop and explore a nearby town or village, such as Bath or Bradford on Avon. Canal barge holidays certainly offer a unique and relaxing way to experience the countryside in the South West of England. Sally Narrowboats offer packages to suit all budgets, so you can find a holiday to suit your needs.
Sally Narrowboats is now part of the Anglo Welsh group.
