Discover the West Midlands by water, travelling gently through the Warwickshire countryside, and through the heart of Birmingham.

What can you See & Do in two weeks?

To complete this popular circuit in two weeks, you will only need to cruise around for three or four hours each day, giving plenty of time to moor up and visit attractions along the way, as well as canalside pubs, villages and local walks.

The Warwickshire Ring

The Warwickshire Ring takes boaters on a 104-mile journey of discovery around the West Midlands, passing through 120 locks and taking around 56 hours.

This popular circuit takes in sections of the Grand Union, Oxford, Coventry and Birmingham & Fazeley canals. Highlights include the pretty canal village of Braunston, the awesome Hatton Flight of 21 locks at Hatton, Warwick Castle, Royal Leamington Spa and Birmingham’s Gas Street Basin.

It can be done in a week, but to enjoy visiting some of the fascinating destinations along the way, we recommend holiday-makers complete the Warwickshire Ring a 10-day or two-week break.

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Things to see & do

From quiet country pubs and village churches, to exciting historic attractions where history and culture come to life, you’ll find plenty of places to visit on your canal journey.

Stourport Ring

East Midlands Ring

Black Country Ring

Four Counties Ring

Avon Ring

The flight of canal locks at Hatton in Warwickshire

Hatton Lock Flight

Hatton Locks & Hatton Country World: the epic flight of 21 locks at Hatton, traditionally known as the ‘Stairway to Heaven’, raises boats up by nearly 45 metres along a two-mile stretch of canal.

The Royal Pump Room at Leamington Spa in Warwickshire. Visit as part of a canal boat holiday with Great British Boating

Royal Pump Rooms

The Royal Pump Rooms at Leamington Spa have become a centre for culture and tourism, providing a beautiful home for the town’s Art Gallery & Museum, as well as  a Café and Assembly Rooms.

Braunston Village. An authentic canalside village and amenities. Great British Boating Holidays

Braunston Village

In the heart of the canal network, Braunston Canal Village is a great place to stop with a marina, boatyard, fish and chip shop, and plenty of traditional pubs including the Wheatsheaf and Old Plough.

Visit Wedges Bakery whilst on a canal boat holiday with Great British Boating

Wedges Bakery

Wedges Bakery at Hockley Heath uses traditional baking techniques and offers an array of its very own delicious cakes, fresh produce, lunches and baked goods every day. This is one attraction not to be missed!

Visit the Barley Mow Pub near Rugby whilst on a canal boat holiday with Great British Boating

The Barley Mow Pub

This superb canalside village pub (public house) offers fresh home cooked food, a wide selection of real ales and extra facilities for visiting boaters, including a laundry service.

Brindley Place at the heart of Birmingham, England

Brindley Place

Stunning tree-lined squares, a host of vibrant bars, international cuisine and an enviable canalside location make Brindleyplace one of Birmingham’s most exciting destinations.

explore Birmingham on a canal walk and tour

Birmingham Walk

Take a guided walk with one of Birmingham City’s hugely experienced and passionate Blue Badge Guides and hear all their fascinating stories about England’s second city and its people.

Warwick Castle and the River Avon

Warwick Castle

This jaw-dropping historic castle on the banks of the River Avon near Warwick is said to be Britain’s greatest medieval experience, with over 1,000 years of fascinating history to explore and enjoy.

Baddesley Clinton moated manor house, close to the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal

Baddesley Clinton House & Garden

This stunning moated manor house in the heart of the Forest of Arden, offers visitors over 500 years of fascinating and unexpected stories and history.
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Visit the Birmingham museum and art gallery whilst on a canal boat holiday with Great British Boating

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Home to the most important collection of Pre-Raphaelite art in the world and the Staffordshire Hoard, the largest collection of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found.
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Winterbourne House, an Edwardian house with superb botanic gardens in leafy Edgbaston. Visit from a canal boat holiday with Great British Boating

Winterbourne House and Botanic Garden

This delightful Edwardian House with its own Botanic Garden is tucked away in the  leafy district of Edgbaston, only minutes from the city centre.
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