Attraction

The Horse Drawn Boat Centre

Llangollen Wharf Horse Drawn Boat as it travels a long the Llangollen canal.
Experience a traditional horse-drawn boat trip from Llangollen Wharf along the scenic Llangollen Canal. Enjoyed locally for over 100 years, rated one of the top family-friendly things to do in North Wales — relaxing and great for all ages.

Attraction Information

Get in touch

Location:
The Wharf, LLANGOLLEN, Denbighshire, Llangollen, Denbighshire, LL20 8TA
Telephone:
01978 860702
Email:
bill@horsedrawnboats.co.uk
Website:
https://www.horsedrawnboats.co.uk

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Facilities

  • Accessibility Facilities
  • Cater For Groups
  • Children Welcome
  • Mobility Accessibility Facilities
  • Pets Accepted

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About The Horse Drawn Boat Centre

Horse-Drawn Boat Trips

Step back in time with a traditional horse-drawn boat trip from Llangollen Wharf — a unique and relaxing way to experience the Llangollen Canal and stunning Welsh countryside, perfect for all the family, including well-behaved dogs.

• Horse-Drawn Boat Trip (45 minutes): Enjoy a peaceful 45-minute return journey from Llangollen Wharf along the picturesque Llangollen Canal. Spot local wildlife and soak up the tranquil atmosphere — one of the most memorable things to do in North Wales.

• Horse-Drawn Boat Trip (2 hours): Discover even more on our two-hour scenic cruise to the historic Horseshoe Falls and Chain Bridge. This extended trip offers extra time to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery and busy wildlife as you travel peacefully along the Llangollen Canal.
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Scene of one of Llangollen Canal's historic stone bridges and the beautiful scenery on the canal side.
Llangollen Canal Scenic View

Other Llangollen Wharf Canal Experiences
• Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Cruises: Take a 2-hour motorised boat trip aboard our narrowboat Thomas Telford; cross the iconic Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, the tallest navigable aqueduct in the UK, offering breathtaking views of the River Dee valley. For a more immersive experience we also run longer 4-hour special cruises with themed extras such as our afternoon tea with a glass of Prosecco cruise, or our real Ale or glass of wine with a grazing platter for two. We also run special Christmas cruises, perfect for a seasonal treat on the Llangollen Canal.

• Self-Steer Boat Hire: Perfect for groups of up to ten, our self-steer boats provide a flexible, hands-on way to explore the canal at your own pace.
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Relax in our Wharf Traditional Tea Room

Complete your visit with delicious homemade food and drinks in the Wharf Tea Room. You can also pre-order refreshments for your boat trip or enjoy them before or after your trip.

Location

52.97137, -3.17185

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