Black Prince Narrow Boat Rental UK
Base: Stoke Prior
Worcester & Birmingham Canal

Situated in a lovely spot, close to both the M5 and M42, Stoke Prior is the base for those who want a more active holiday, being at bottom of the Tardebigge flight of locks. It is a base of contrasts, with routes taking in the rivers Severn and Avon, as well as a number of different canals. Equally it covers beautiful countryside as well as such cities as Birmingham and Worcester. Several rings can be completed from here, with the Stourport Ring being the most popular, as well as a large number of other routes
 


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Boats Available from Stoke Prior
Group	Class	Berths
A	Duchess 2.1	2/4
B	Shakespeare 4.2	4/6
B	Shakespeare 4.3	4/6
B	Duchess 4.2	4/5
B	Duchess 4.3	4/5
C	Laurtec 4.2	4/5
C	Laurtec 4.3	4/5
D	Duchess 6.3	6/8
D	Duchess 6.4	6/8
D	Duchess 6.5	6/8
D	Duchess 6.6	6/8
E	Duchess 8.5	8/10
E	Duchess 8.6	8/10

Suggested Routes from Stoke Prior Please see map above - routes shown by colour
Stouport Ring
Leaving Stoke Prior, you encounter the Tardebigge flight, after which there is lock free cruising to Gas Street Basin and the International Convention Centre via the very pleasant University, Botanical Gardens and Cadbury World. Cutting through Netherton Tunnel to Merry Hill and the Staffordshire & Worcestershire canal you encounter some beautiful countryside leading to the Severn at Stourport.	1 Week Cruise Return 74 Miles 105 Locks 6 Hours per day
At Worcester you leave the Severn, and climb gently back to Stoke Prior through open countryside. An easy week.
Stourton and Return
This is the most leisurely route from Stoke Prior traveling south to Worcester then turning upstream onto the River Severn, past Worcester Cathedral and cruising along the picturesque river for the next three 13 miles. There are three manned river locks on the journey to Stourport on Severn, before changing to the Staffordshire and Worcester Canal.	1 Week Cruise Return 84 Miles 82 Locks 5 Hours per day
On the way to Stourton the Cookley and Kinver areas must be one of the most beautiful lengths of canal in the country - turn at Stourton and return the same route to Stoke Prior.
Avon Ring
Starting up the Tardebigge flight, you join the North Stafford Canal at Kings Norton, and on to the South Stratford Canal, where the canal character changes with split bridges and 'barrel-roofed' cottages. At Stratford you can moor opposite the theatre before joining the River Avon.	2 Week Cruise Return 109 Miles 131 Locks 5 Hours per day
The Avon, different again, meanders down to Tewkesbury, through Evesham, where you join the River Severn for a short trip up to Worcester, before returning home. Avon licence required. An easy two week trip.
Warwickshire Ring
Up the Tardebigge flight to the North Stafford at Kings Norton, you continue to the Grand Union. Traveling south, you progress through the Hatton flight, via Warwick and Leamington Spa to Napton and Braunston. From Braunston, you travel the Oxford & Coventry (perhaps taking in the Ashby or	2 Week Cruise Return 128 Miles 190 Locks 7 Hours per day
Coventry itself) to Fazely, and then head into the centre of Birmingham via Farmers Bridge locks. Homing down the Worcester and Birmingham via Tardebigge. A more strenuous fortnight.

Stoke Prior Short Breaks Short Breaks are available on the following days
Pick up Day	Drop Off Day
Saturday Afternoon - 2:30pm	Tuesday Afternoon - 2:30pm
Wednesday Morning - 9:30am	Saturday Morning - 9:30am
Friday Afternoon - 2:30pm	Monday Morning - 9:30am
Monday Afternoon - 2:30pm	Friday Morning - 9:30am
Cruising Time: Around 16 hours to Worcester (24 hours towards Stourport). Locks: 44 (52 towards Stourport).