Narrowboats.  Lichfield, Staffordshire.

For a memorable holiday experience why not spend time leisurely exploring the Canals of England. in our 57ft narrowboat - 'Privateer'

'Privateer' is a large enough boat to accommodate 4 to 6 people yet small enough to be easily handled.

The boat is berthed at Kings Bromley wharf near Lichfield on the Trent  and Mersey Canal. From there, it is possible to go either northwards towards Stoke-on-Trent and Middlewich or southwards towards Birmingham and Burton-on-Trent

'Privateer' is fitted out to a high standard and with a comprehensive inventory. .

Information about the boat

Equipment includes 240 volt and 12 volt power supplies. A Colour TV and DVD player.  Bath / Shower and fully equipped galley also full central heating  in case it turns chilly.  Bed Linen, duvets and towels are provided  The boat is fully fuled and watered.

Type:- Semi-trad narrowboat with 6' foredeck - ideal for outside seating.
Length:- 57'  Number of berths: 4/6.
Engine:- 45hp diesel.
Heating:- Gas central heating throughout.
Electricity:- From batteries (12v) and inverter (240v).
Toilet:- Flushable requiring weekly pump-out.

We provide the following :-

Television/video, DVD player, radio.
Bed linen, Fridge, bath/ Shower, Gas cooker.
British Waterways key.
Lock windlass.
Towels and tea towels
Cutlery, crockery, cooking utensils and cleaning equipment, Washing-up liquid.
Anchor, Bank hooks.
Life jackets, First aid kit.

Places to visit

Up past Middlewich and Northwich - there is the Anderton Lift, built in 1875 to transport boats from the canal to the River Weaver - well worth a visit.

Heading northwards, some of the highlights are Shugborough Hall, a magnificent country house within its own parkland along with a farm and Rare Breeds collection.

In the town of Stone, you will find the Star Inn - which is well worth a visit.

Between Stone and Stoke-on-Trent, there is the Wedgewood Factory - founded by Josiah Wedgewood in 1759. There is a museum, visitor centre and factory tours.

Stoke-on-Trent contains a number of potteries and museums along with a Tourist Information Centre.

North of Stoke, you can branch off onto the Macclesfield Canal or continue on the Trent and Mersey Canal to find the 2926 yard long Harecastle Tunnel.

If however, you choose to go southwards, at Fradley Junction you can turn on to the lock-free Coventry Canal towards Birmingham and Coventry or stay on the Trent and Mersey Canal and visit the Bass Museum at Burton-on-Trent and discover the history of beer brewing.

Whichever way you choose to go and explore, you are guaranteed a rich mix of countryside, towns, canal side pubs and restaurants and places of interest. To make the most of your holiday, we recommend a guide book such as "Nicholson's Guide to the Waterways" - whilst you will find one on "Privateer" - you may wish to do some forward planning

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Rates start at £535 per week and raise to £1045 peak season

Long weekend and Mid week special offers subject to availability

For further details, availability and booking form, please visit our website:-  www.aciernarrowboats.co.uk

E-mail: info@aciernarrowboats.co.uk

Or Write to:-
Gerry Clarke, Acier Narrowboats,
11, Liddon Grove, Acocks Green,
Birmingham B27 7JA

Tel: 07947 461399   Fax 0870 712 0547