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Canal journeys, friendly welcomes and the Beacon Park Boats base.
Beacon Park Boats brings several ways to enjoy the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal together at its Llangattock wharf, just outside Crickhowell. Visitors can choose a longer canal holiday, spend a day on the water or simply stop for coffee beside the canal.
The marina is well placed for exploring Crickhowell and the wider landscapes of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park.
Beacon Park Boats offers luxury self-drive narrowboat holidays for short breaks and longer stays. Its distinctive boats are designed and built by the team, with well-equipped kitchens, comfortable living spaces and cabins that make the boat a self-catering home on the water.
First-time boaters are welcome and receive the guidance they need before setting off. There are choices for couples, families and groups, many boats welcome dogs, and seasonal houseboat stays offer another way to enjoy life beside the canal.
You do not need to book a full holiday to get out on the water. Beacon Park Day Boats offers self-drive electric day boats alongside smaller craft including canoes, a cycle boat, rowboats, paddleboards and pedalos. No previous boating experience is needed; tuition and safety equipment are provided before departure.
Explore Beacon Park Day Boats for the current fleet, practical information, prices and booking.
The Tramway Coffee Shop sits at the same Llangattock wharf, with indoor seating and places to sit beside the canal. It serves coffee and other hot drinks alongside cakes, toasties, ice creams and cold drinks, making it an easy stop for walkers, canal visitors and anyone who wants to pause and watch the water.
See the Tramway Coffee Shop page for its current menu, opening times and directions.
The canal offers peaceful cruising through mountain scenery, woodland and welcoming canalside communities. Visitors can combine time on the water with walking in Bannau Brycheiniog, independent shops and places to eat, or more things to do across the National Park.
For the complete Beacon Park Boats offer, visit the Beacon Park Boats website.
