Away 4 A While Newsletter

Away 4 A While offers canal hotelboat cruises designed to let travellers enjoy the experience of the waterways without the effort of doing it all themselves, with everything provided on board.

Breaks and Holidays

Away 4 A While provides a range of options to suit different schedules, available throughout the season.

• Weekend Breaks
• Mid Week Breaks
• Full Week Holidays
• Winter Breaks in Birmingham's regenerated modern city, with much to see and do

Departure Points and Routes

A wide selection of hotelboat cruises is available from numerous starting locations, offering a comprehensive choice of holidays.

• Birmingham
• Worcester
• Stratford upon Avon
• Warwick
• Stoke Bruerne
• Market Harborough
• Sawley
• Hinckley
• Banbury (a new departure point, including a complete tour of the Ashby Canal)

Exploratory Cruises

Exploratory cruises return to Llangollen and Montgomery in May, with a second visit to the Peak Canals and a chance to see the re-opened sections of the Caldon Canal at the end of the season.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of break does Away 4 A While offer?

The company offers canal hotelboat Weekend or Mid Week Breaks, Full Week Holidays, and Winter Breaks in Birmingham, available all season.

Where do the cruises depart from?

Cruises start from Birmingham, Worcester, Stratford upon Avon, Warwick, Stoke Bruerne, Market Harborough, Sawley, Hinckley and a new departure point at Banbury.

Do I need to bring my own equipment?

No. The hotelboat cruises provide everything needed to sample the canal experience without the effort of doing it yourself.

What happens to my car during the cruise?

This is a one centre hotelboat cruise that allows travellers to leave their car, with a guaranteed no fuss return to it at the starting point.

What does the Banbury departure include?

The new Banbury departure point includes a complete tour of the Ashby Canal as part of a comprehensive choice of holidays.

What exploratory routes are featured?

Exploratory cruises return to Llangollen and Montgomery in May, along with a visit to the Peak Canals and the re-opened sections of the Caldon Canal at the end of the season.

This newsletter is part of the Catalink archive and may no longer be available to order. The information above describes Away 4 A While. For current details, visit the company's official website.