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Yes they do, however I really want to find something further north. Perhaps Yorkshire / Lancs or even LLangollen. Thanks

I have looked at Napton boats and wonder if there might be a company with similar space further North ? 2 of our party are both tall and Stout so a normal double bed would be a squeeze. Have done both the Oxford and the GU so looking for an alternative location . Thanks

We are rethinking our plans to perhaps do the 4 counties ring. Mainly because it is closer to Alton towers theme park. However can anyone suggest whether its possible to park up for a day and get a bus to the park, from perhaps Stone or Stoke ? If not is a taxi the only other option ? Many thanks

Thank you all for the much appreciated advice. Yes Napton boats are who we are considering. One reason being 2 of our adults are very tall and their king size beds fit the bill. For the record I have hired on 3 previous occasions. South Oxford, L & L , and Grand union. Hence my preference for a mostly narrow canal, being ,in my view , easier to opperate locks. I am not averse to again doing the south Oxford, there and back should we choose otherwise. But my preference is for a ring and the Black country seems on the face of it , achievable in a week . There seems to be a good balance between country and city, with we hope some villages to explore and pubs for lunch. Again many thanks to everyone.

Thanks. I note the system around Birmingham is riddled with canals. Do I use the "New main Line " as the quickest route ? Is it well sign posted or is there a risk of taking a wrong turn ? Our starting point is likely to be Autherley Junction , although we have yet to book.

Based on a 7 hour day with a 1-2 hour lunch stop is this feasible in a 1 week hire ? Our crew will consist of 2/ 70+ year olds . 2 in their 40's and children of 14 and 9. We are thinking late May - early June . Most days we would look to start at about 8 am. Thanks all.

Thank you Gybe Ho. Sorry for late response, been away. Some good ideas there , especially those in York and Birmingham. My 15 Year old is female and the 9 year old Male . My grandson is very much into anything mechanical or transport related so , I am thinking the National rail museum in York. My grandaughter is harder to please. She loves Dance, Theatre etc ( out of my league LOL ) I also am considering a heritage rail trip , or perhaps a narrow guage one ? Thanks for your suggestions .

A tram museum. Great suggestion. Thanks

We plan to bring our 9 and 15 year old grandchildren to UK which will include a week on the cut. Our preferred location is around Staffordshire / Derbyshire . Hoping for suggestions that might include activities of interest to their age group. Already on our list is a heritage / miniature railway day. Alton Towers theme park and a visit to Blue John cavern. Expecting to choose the Trent and Mersey canal, but open to other suggestions, These activities to follow the boat trip, where we shall find an Airbnb in the area. Thank you all.