Canal Boat Holiday Base Information - Base 37

Base 37 is located mid-way between Birmingham and Worcester on the Worcs and Birmingham Canal. It is run by one of the largest boat operators in the UK and is easily accessible by road or rail and is near Birmingham Airport.

1 Week Cruising Rings:
The Black Country Ring - 79 locks, one week
Take in the splendour of Cannock Chase and cruise all the way to the heart of Birmingham City Centre. Visit Penkridge, Fradley and Old Turn Junction. This is a great one-week Ring and is achievable cruising 6 hours per day.

10 Day Cruising Rings:
Avon Ring - 149 locks (possible within one week of hard cruising but more suited to 10 days)
A world famous Ring that contrasts the quiet of the Avon with the locks of the Lickey Hills. Take time to visit the beautiful towns such as Shakespeare's Stratford
upon Avon, Worcester with its magnificent cathedral, and Tewkesbury. To complete this Ring in one week will require an arduous 9 hours or more cruising per day, whereas a two-week cruise means 6 hours a day and ample time to sample the historic places of English history. Remember, time spent on the River Avon costs an extra license fee, which is payable on the River.

Stourport Ring - 118 locks, with 48 hours cruising (possible in a week but more suited to ten days or a fortnight)
A superb Circuit taking in the Staffs & Worcs. Canal; Worcs. & Birmingham Canal; The Birmingham Canal Navigation, and an upper section of the River Severn.. Visit Stourport on Severn, Kidderminster, Colwich & Rugeley. You can do this Circuit in a week at a rate of 8 hours cruising per day, but that won?t offer the relaxation of a two week cruise at a more leisurely 5 hours per day, allowing time to explore some of the sights along the way.

Warwickshire Ring - 105 locks, ten days
Almost totally rural route passing some wonderful landmarks: Warwick Castle, with its Madame Tussaud's waxwork museum; The Braunston Canal Centre, the Inland Waterways only true Canal Village; The fashionable and cosmopolitan Gas Street Basin in the heart of Birmingham on the Birmingham Canal Navigation. A two week holiday requires seven hours per day, so allow yourself extra time if you want to enjoy some of the sights, or take in some retail therapy in Birmingham's fantastic shopping centres.

2 Week Breaks:
The East Midlands Circuit - 138 locks, two weeks
This rewarding Circuit takes in narrow and broad beam canals as well as two different river sections. A rewarding circuit where the 18th century canal village of Shardlow is contrasted with the splendour of Coventry Cathedral. A two-week break allows a relaxing six hours cruising per day.

Additional Information
Parking is free of charge.