The Boatyard, Iver
The Boatyard, Mansion Lane, Iver, Buckinghamshire. SL0 9RGNearest Canal : Grand Union
The Slough Arm of the Grand Union Canal is an unexpectedly green and rural bit of canal, passing through the pretty town of Iver. From our base on the Slough Arm of the Grand Union Canal, you can cruise to Little Venice, in central London, within a day and without passing through a lock! From there you can continue through the Maida Vale and Kings Cross Tunnels on the Regent's Canal before heading towards Stratford, the Olympic Park and the River Lee. Alternatively, you can head north through Uxbridge and out into the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, passing through the locks at Harefield and on towards the historic town of Berkhampstead.
LONDON- London's Little Venice is a tranquil canal area, home to waterside cafes and pubs. Enjoy a stroll along pretty streets and take a relaxing boat trip to London Zoo or visit some of the most interesting theatre venues in London. Madame Tussauds is not far away and the Planetarium, Regents Park, also the British Museum.
Kew Gardens- Explore this World heritage site and stroll through the 130 hectares pf landscapes and gardens.
WINDSOR- The main street of Windsor curves around the castle and is full of pubs, shops, restaurants and souvenir shops. Windsor castle is the largest inhabited castle in the World, established by William the Conqueror during the 1070's the present castle was started by Henry II during 1165-1179. It has been meticulously restored after the disastrous fire in 1992, and includes: Magnificent State Apartments furnished with treasures from the Royal Collection • St George's Chapel (one of the most beautiful ecclesiastical buildings in England and the burial place of 10 monarchs) • Queen Mary's Dolls House, a masterpiece in miniature • The Drawings Gallery featuring an exhibition (see below for current display).
Hampton Court Palace-Explore Henry V111's majestic palace including his magnificent state apartments and Tudor kitchen, the haunted gallery , the Baroque Palace, and the beautiful gardens and famous maze.