Leicestershire Waterways

Ashby Canal, Moira, Leicestershire, DE12 6AA, Tel: 01530 273956

Explore the waterways of the Ashby Canal, set in the picturesque National Forest. Start a pleasant walk at Conkers and finish at Moira Furnace.

Abbey Park Road, Leicester, LE4 5AQ, Tel: 0116 252 7003

Abbey Park is a park situated in Leicester's city centre. Enjoy exploring a Chinese garden, historical ruins, canals and boating lakes. Abbey Park is also home to fun fairs and festivals. A tearoom is also open for refreshments.

Station Road, Stoke Golding, Nuneaton, Leicestershire, CV13 6EY, Tel: 01455 212671

Take in views of Leicestershire and navigate your way through the picturesque, lock free, Ashby Canal in a traditional narrowboat.

Old Mill Basin, Mill Lane, Barrow upon Soar, Loughborough, LE12 8LH, Tel: 01509 415 001

See views of Leicestershire from onboard a narrowboat. Navigate your way along the scenic River Soar in a traditional narrowboat. You could take part in some of our other family activities or sit back and watch others from our tearoom.

Gumley Road, Foxton, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7RA, Tel: 0116 279 2285

Foxton Locks is a series of 10 locks on the Grand Union Canal. There is lots to explore including watching the boats, visiting the museum and eating in one of the pubs on site.

Furnace Lane, Moira, nr Ashby, Leicestershire, DE12 6AT, Tel: 01283 224 667

Moira Blast Furnace is an impressive 19th century piece of architechture situated in the heart of The National Forest. Enjoy finding out about it's fascinating history, with woodland walks and trails to explore.

Mill Lane, Sileby, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7UX, Tel: 01509 813583

Explore Leicestershire by canal boat. Sileby Mill Boatyard is a base for exploring the River Soar, with purpose built narrowboats for hire.

Calke Road, Windmill Hill, Melbourne, Leicestershire, DE73 8DN, Tel: 01332 865081

Staunton Harold Reservoir is a 85 hectare (209 acre) site, operated by Severn Trent Water. Staunton Harold Reservoir gives you the chance to sail, ramble and explore wildlife.

The Canal Museum, Stoke Bruerne, nr Towcaster, Northamptonshire, NN12 7SE, Tel: 01604 862229

The Canal Museum is at the heart of the beautiful village of Stock Bruerne on the Grand Union Canal. It's a treasure trove of stories, displays, films and collections all about our waterways.

Leicester Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7BJ, Tel: 07973 271 593

Explore Leicestershire by canal boat along the Grand Union Canal.

Gumley Road, Foxton, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7RA, Tel: 0116 279 2285

Silver Street, Whitwick, Coalville, LE67 5EU, Tel: 01530 510 306

Hermitage recreation ground has lots of activities for all ages to get involved with. These include an all weather area, 9 hole short course golf course, mini golf course, putting green, and fishing lake.

Lake View Lodge, Shortheath Road, Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6BW, Tel: 01283 763 777

Lakeside Tearooms has beautiful views of the lake. Breakfast, morning coffee, home cooked lunches and afternoon teas are all on offer at Lakeside Tearooms.

Breakback Lane, Nanpantan, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12, Tel: 0247 771 5000

The lake is a man-made working reservoir of approximately 5 acres in pleasant surroundings.

Station Road, North Kilworth, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6JB, Tel: 01858 881 723

Explore Leicestershire by canal boat along the Grand Union Canal.

Registered Office – The Marina Office, Pilling’s Lock Marina,, Flesh Hovel Lane, Quorn, LE12 8EN, Tel: 01509 620 990

Explore Leicestershire by canal boat from Pillings Lock Marina and enjoy the Marina's modern facilities. The restaurant and bar is open every day.

Ashby Road, Melbourne, Castle Donington, Leicestershire, CV13 0HR, Tel: 01530 273 301

Our lakes are fed by natural spring water which surfaces from various sources on our site.

Broughton Road, Stoney Stanton, Leicestershire, LE9 4JA, Tel: 01455 283043

A contemporary and stylish restaurant and bar with a large decked terrace overlooking a large lake, which is used for both jetski activities and fishing; a smaller lake is available for fishing. Ideal for celebrations of all kinds

Wharf Lane, Sutton Cheney, Nuneaton, Leicestershire, CV13 0AL, Tel: 01455 213838

Explore Leicestershire's countryside by canal boat along the Ashby Canal.

Boat Route: Along the Ashby Canal

Thornton, Leicestershire, LE67 1AR, Tel: 01332 865081, www.moretoexperience.co.uk

Explore this 75 acre reservoir set amongst farmland and woodland. Discover a diversity of wildlife, including mammals, birds, butterflies and dragonflies.

Coventry Road, Coventry Road, Hinckley, Hinckley, LE10 0NB, Tel: 01455 896 820

Trinity Marinas located directly on the Ashby Canal is a large and well laid out and reputable Marina, which can offer you services second to none.

Willesley, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, DE12 7H, Tel: 01530 272864

Explore the 17 acres of countryside surrounding Willesley Lake.