Britain's biggest selling canal & river magazine

Waterways World is the biggest-selling and longest-established inland waterways magazine.

Every month, we explore the waterway system, test the latest boats and equipment, and look into the history and heritage of our canals - and our news coverage is unrivalled. Our new website is the companion to the monthly magazine, regularly updated to bring you the latest from the waterways world. We have a host of new features planned for the coming months, so add us to your favourites and keep in touch.

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May 2008 issue - out now!

Boats and Boating: Ever dreamed of 'taking off' for the summer and enjoying a long cruise around the system? We show you how to turn your dreams into reality. Plus a full guide to buying a second-hand boat, our Crick Boat Show preview, and much more.

Waterways: From the Leicester Line to the little-known Grand Western Canal, our eclectic journeys around the canals cover all corners of the network - plus a few from across the pond!

History: How was the Kennet & Avon saved from dereliction? We unearth the fascinating story now told through newly released papers. Plus archive photographs of coal carrying and an early hostel-boating holiday.

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