Alvechurch continues to build its own boats which is the only way we can be sure that they will withstand the rigors of life in a hire fleet and give the best possible service for many years.

Each Alvechurch built boat comes with a pedigree going back over thirty years. It is this many years' experience within our boat building team that makes an Alvechurch boat something special. We have but one aim and that is to give you a boat that will enable you to fully appreciate the joys of canal cruising.

Tourist Board AwardS

Alvechurch are very pleased to have been awarded the Heart of England Tourist Board "Hire Operator of the Year" Silver Award in 2002 and Gold Awards in 2003 & 2004. This website also won the "Tourism Website of the Year" Silver Award. We are also delighted to have been nominated in in the 2006 British Travel Awards, under the category of BEST UK BOATING OPERATOR.

A HOLIDAY THAT WON'T COST THE EARTH

Not only are narrowboat holidays one of the most relaxing and rewarding holidays around, they are also chosen one of the ‘greenest’and won’t ‘cost’ the earth. In fact this holiday is estimated to be some 20* times better for the planet than spending two hours flying for a holiday overseas.

But more than that, you will be taking one of our boating holidays. Not only do we care about the time you enjoy on the boat, we are also
interested in the wellbeing of the waterways environment and other precious wildlife that will help to make your holiday so special. That’s why, in addition to a number of initiatives to reduce our impact on the
environment, at no cost to you, a percentage of our profits go into “The Waterways Trust Green Fund”. The Waterways Trust is a registered charity which works to promote and protect Britain’s waterways. The Green Fund will be used by the Trust to invest in low carbon technologies and other environmental projects such as creating new habitats.These projects will help mitigate the carbon emissions and environmental impact of managing the waterways.

In addition, if you wish, you can further reduce the impact of your holiday on the environment by off setting your own travel to and from the boat with a voluntary donation through us to the same fund. We suggest £5.00 per car all of which will go directly to “The Waterways Trust Green Fund” which you can indicate on the booking form. In supporting this we are both being environmentally responsible in a way that directly benefits the waterways upon which your boating holiday has been taken, and which will help sustain and improve them for future enjoyment. I am sure you will enjoy one of our Greener Holidays with a clear conscience.

* Based on flying a family of four to an average European location compared to a family of four taking an average hire boat holiday.

Alvechurch Waterway Holidays continues to offer its customers greater choice.
You will find 11 different start bases and 4 different brands in our free boating holidays & short break brochure providing access to almost the entire canal network. Click here for our free boating holiday and short break brochure.

NEW ROUTES
You can cruise the beautiful Monmouthshire and Brecon canal from Goytre Wharf in South Wales with Red Line boats. This canal threads its way through the beautiful Brecon National Park and along the River Usk Valley.

New boats and classes
We continue to build new boats and classes for the Alvechurch fleet. The new classes are the 4/7 berth Eagle class with a low level flexible bed configuration that offers a mixture of single and double berths for 6 people, and one optional bunk above. We have also introduced the 8/10 berth Owl class which has a low level flexible bed configurations offering a mixture of single and double berths for 8, and two optional bunk above.

Virtual Tour
You can take a virtual tour of one of our "Thrush class" boats, and see a 360 degree view of our Anderton Marina. (Click here)

CONSIDERING YOUR FIRST CANAL HOLIDAY?
If you have not been on a boat before, you are not alone - many of our guests each year are complete newcomers and each and every one masters the controls to enjoy their holiday. For more information visit UK Boat Hire

LOOK BEFORE YOU BOOK
Don't forget that we are delighted to show you around our boats so please feel free to come and visit us. Although appointments are not necessary, you should ring the base first to ensure they are open and boats are available to view.

Alvechurch: 0121-445-1133
Anderton: 01606-79642
Falkirk: 07973-503916
Gayton: 01604-858685
Goytre: 01873 880516
Hilperton: 01225 765243
Wrenbury Mill: 01270-780544

Please note that the marinas are unable to give boat availability information. These enquiries must be made direct to the booking office on 0845 126 4098