See the maps and details at the Official Site for British Waterways. Civilised because you carry all your home comforts with you. An adventure, because around every corner there's something new, and you are exploring it with your family or friends. People of all ages enjoy a canal holiday. Children get involved with the locks, the wildlife and the boat and do not get bored.
Older people find it a relaxing and independent holiday.
There are over 80 boathire companies in the United Kingdom offering a variety of holidays on cruisers, narrowboats and hotel boats.