There many occasions when visitors visit our site looking to hire out boats or do a trip. Listed below are our local suggestions for those who want information. Look out for regular updates.

Hire Boats

Alvechurch provides a modern hire fleet where every home comfort has been considered so, when you take the helm of your boat you are fully prepared for a totally relaxing boat hire holiday. Central heating, hot & cold running water, full kitchen facilities, television, radio and bed linen are all included in the comprehensive inventory . Every guest has full instruction and demonstration of the boat and its equipment before leaving the marina and all newcomers are taught how to handle the boat and operate locks.
Telephone: Fax: 0121 447 7120 0121 445 1133
Email: abclg@alvechurchmarina.com
Alvechurch are part of a large group which will provide you with a nationwide network of their hire bases

Day Boats

Copt Heath Wharf for a personal service on day boat hire or short break canal cruise based near Solihull.
www.coptheathwharf.co.uk

Ashby Boats. A narrowboat holiday and day boat hire company located on the Ashby Canal at Stoke Golding, England. Includes photos of boats, hire prices and contact information
www.ashbyboats.com

Anglo Welsh Waterway Holidays.
Day Boats at Tardebigge and Wooten Wawen click on web site to book. www.anglowelsh.co.uk

Saltisford Canal Trust
They would like to give you a warm welcome to the Saltisford Arm of the Grand Union Canal, in the historic market town of Warwick where Day Boat Hire is offered on "Saltie Two." It is an easy to handle, 35 foot steel broad beam boat equipped with a large cabin and a galley with toilet facilities.
Saltisford Canal Trading Ltd, Budbrooke Rd, Warwick, CV34 5RJ. Tel: 01926 490006. Email: info@saltisfordcanal.co.uk
www.saltisfordcanal.co.uk

Trip Boats

Sherborne Wharf Birmingham City Centre have Trip and Party Boats with a Waterbus and Floating Coffee Shop all operated outside and around the famous International Conference Centre
www.sherbornewharf.co.uk

Ashby Trip, Sutton Cheney. 01455 213838.
www.ashbytrip.com
e-mail: sue@ashbytrip.com 

Parties Afloat Birmingham City Centre have Trip and Party Boats 0121 236 7057.

Dudley Canal Trust by The Black Country Museum offer trips into the mines into Dudley Tunnel and famous limestone mines.
www.dudleycanaltrust.org.uk/

Indian Chief Cruises Stoke Bruerne 01604 862428

Miscellaneous

Warwick Castle A great day out for both adults and children. Warwick Castle is one of the best preserved in the UK and dates back to William the Conqueror. It brings to life a thousand years of history. Here you can experience the sights and sounds of the medieval household, chilling dungeon and torture chambers, state rooms, towers and ramparts. In addition there are live shows of sword fighting, falconry, and knights jousting. This venue is a must for children of all ages.
Open all year. Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 4QU. Tel: 01926 406600. Web site
www.warwick-castle.co.uk/

For further information please ring 0845 644 5144 or email enquiries@away4awhile.co.uk