From the River Thames at Limehouse Basin to Paddington to the west of the city’s centre, the nine-mile Regent’s Canal is one of the best-kept secrets in the capital.
The 28-mile Lee Navigation reaches out to the north from London. It is a river of many roles, having variously served transport, flood control, mill power and pleasure boating needs. Today, it's the centrepiece of the Lee Valley Park - a green corridor full of activities for all the family, and the ideal weekend escape.
All of the operators below offer quality assessed boat accommodation:
Lee Valley Boat Centre
Old Nazeing Road
Broxbourne,Herts
EN10 6LX
Tel: 01992 462085
Email: leevalleyboats@btconnect.com
Website: www.leevalleyboats.co.uk
Rating 2-4 Stars
Beautiful and varied countryside in the Lee Valley Park, but never too far from civilization. 35 minutes from Liverpool Street station. Countryside weekends or midweek’s, or visit London and the Thames in a week.
Alvechurch Waterway Holidays
Packet Boat Marina
Packet Boat lane
Cowley, Uxbridge, Middx
UB8 2JJ
Tel: 08708 352525 (Overseas +44 1905 734168)
Email: enquiries@alvechurch.com
Website: www.alvechurch.com
Rating: 4-5 Stars
Relax and unwind with a boating holiday from Packet Boat Marina away from London on the Grand Union canal into the Chiltern Hills or through London on the Regents Canal Passing magnificent buildings, Regents ark, London Zoo and the market at Camden Lock.