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The Marina is on East Midlands Ring making it an ideal location for varied cruising right in the heart of the country. A varied route taking in parts of the Grand Union Main Line & Leicester Line, the Oxford Canal, the River Soar, a short section of the River Trent, part of the Trent & Mersey Canal, and the Coventry Canal. This route includes five tunnels, several aqueducts, and 113 locks - can be done in 14 nights with some shorter days so allowing plenty of time for sightseeing, it can be done with longer days over 10-11 nights This journey is rural and even remote at times, yet flings in and out of colourful hubs that tell gripping stories of canal-life to the passing traveller. The East Midlands or Leicester Ring is an idyllic rollercoaster sweeping through wide open views and some of the best-loved highlights of England's canals. With peaceful disregard for boundaries, the route meanders through five counties, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire an
Explore the beautifully tranquil and rural lock free Ashby Canal to its terminus at Snarestone, a lovely cruise with not too much cruising, so time to enjoy and explore your surroundings Take in the site of the Battle of Bosworth, and Heritage Visitor Centre, and the attractive village of Stoke Golding, where Henry V11 was crowned in 1485. Old steam & diesel trains run along the Battlefield Line of 9 miles between Shackerstone & Shenton via Market Bosworth during the season
The Warwickshire ring is a varied route taking in parts of the Grand Union Main Line & Leicester Line, the Oxford Canal, the River Soar, a short section of the River Trent, part of the Trent & Mersey Canal, and the Coventry Canal. This route includes five tunnels, several aqueducts, and 113 locks - can be done in 14 nights with some shorter days so allowing plenty of time for sightseeing, it can be done with longer days over 10-11 nights This journey is rural and even remote at times, yet flings in and out of colourful hubs that tell gripping stories of canal-life to the passing traveller. The East Midlands or Leicester Ring is an idyllic rollercoaster sweeping through wide open views and some of the best-loved highlights of England's canals. With peaceful disregard for boundaries, the route meanders through five counties, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Derbyshire. And with rivers, aqueducts, lock staircase flights and 5 tunnels to navigate
Cruise to the lovely old town of Warwick. Warwick's most famous landmark is Warwick Castle. The original Castle was built on a motte and bailey constructed by William the Conqueror in 1068, with the present exterior being a good example of a C14th fortification. The gardens of the Castle were designed by Capability Brown.
The Coventry Canal Basin opened in 1769, on the side of a hill, overlooked by buildings such as old wooden canal warehouses, dating from 1914. Coventry's crowning glory, is its Cathedral. Designed by Sir Basil Spence, and completed in 1962, it is pretty spectacular. The font is a boulder from a hillside near Bethlehem, and stands in front of the Baptistry window. The original old Cathedral was destroyed by the Luftwaffe in 1940, but the ruins remain, along with some of the original stained-glass windows. There are many interesting things on display in the ruins, and there is a Blitz Experience Museum with 1940's room reconstructions. The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum houses works by Turner, Constable and Lowry, among other things.
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Address : Springwood Haven, Mancetter Rd, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0RZ
By Road : Springwood Haven Marina is located in Nuneaton and is easy to get to if you're coming from the South by leaving the M6 at Junction 3 and following the A444 and B4144. Get directions with Google Maps. Coming from the North, leave the A444 heading towards the A5 and follow until you reach a left turn onto the B4111 / Nuneaton Road.
By Rail : The nearest rail station is Nuneaton Station where we are just a short distance away (~2 miles). Nuneaton rail station can be reached from all the major train stations. For information about train timetables and ticket costs for all mainline rail transport please go to www.thetrainline.com.
By Air : The closest airport to the marina is Birmingham International Airport which is a ~30 minute drive away (~16 miles) From London Airports: Make your way via the London Underground, bus or taxi to London Euston train station. From there take a train to Nuneaton which is very close to the marina.
Accommodation : Premier Inn Nuneaton Travel Lodge Nuneaton
Taxis : Nuneaton taxis http://www.nuneatontaxis.com/
Groceries : Close to Nuneaton town centre - 2.5 miles to Asda Superstore Newton Road CV11 4FL Aldi - Kingswood Road CV10 8QY 3 miles from Marina
Bike Hire : N/a