Narrowboats ply the Kennet and Avon Canal to where it joins the River Avon in Stratford. A combination of transportation and vacation accommodation, England's narrow boats are a romantic way to discover scenic riverside villages pubs. The Stratford-upon-Avon Canal is a 25 mile canal with 56 locks between Birmingham and and Stratford-upon-Avon. It forms part of a longer route known as the Avon Ring.
Narrowboats can berth free at public moorings, across from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, for 48, on a first come-first served basis.
To rent a narrow boat: