Welcome to Holidays in the UK and Ireland

Holiday boating, cruises, walking, cottages and hotels
in Britain and Ireland from Holidays in the UK Ltd

Canal Holidays in the UK

Take a UK canal holiday on the canals of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Cruise scenic country and historic townscapes by narrowboat. We offer canal boats from all the leading canal boat hire operators at our exclusive Bonus prices.

With our online canal boat availability search you can find the available boats which meet your requirements. Then check with our independent specialists or book online. See our special offer canal holidays for superb 2009 early booking discounts.

Boating Holidays in the UK and Ireland

Hire a cruiser or yacht for a UK boating holiday on the famous Norfolk Broads, the Royal River Thames, or Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal in Scotland. We offer a huge selection from the leading holiday boat hire companies with exclusive discounts.

Our UK boating holiday availablity search gives you full details of boats available for your holiday dates. Then call our friendly specialists or book online. For superb 2009 early booking discounts see our special offer boating holidays.

Explore Ireland with an Irish boating holiday on the River Shannon and Erne Waterways.

We offer independent advice and the biggest selection of boating holidays in the UK
Full details and prices on this website

UK Cruises - sail from UK ports around the UK and Europe

Start your holiday at one of the UK ports, including Southampton, Harwich, Liverpool and Leith. We offer UK cruises from all the major cruise lines - P&O, Princess, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, NCL, MSC and Fred Olsen. Choose from child-friendly ships like Ventura or Independence of the Seas, or a child-free option.

Our UK cruises online availability lets you choose your cruise and your exact cabin! Why not discuss with our cruise specialists about the best option for your holiday.

Walking and Cycling Holidays in the UK

Take a guided or self-led hike in the best countryside of the UK and Ireland. Walking holidays on coastal paths, gentle slopes, hills and dales, rugged mountains. We offer a wide selection from the leading organisers of rambling holidays, with accommodation and luggage transfers.

Choose road bike or mountain bike cycling holidays on country trails and rural by-ways from our selected specialist operators.

Cottage Holidays and Hotel Breaks in the UK

Check out our Where to Stay in the UK section.

Book a UK cottage holiday in the most scenic parts of the UK or Ireland with a huge selection available. Coming shortly - a selection of city apartments for your special city break.

Take a UK hotel break to a city or the country. Perhaps a theatre break in London, maybe by rail or coach.

Travel in the UK and useful information

Get rail tickets, coach tickets, book a ferry, or arrange car hire or travel insurance in our UK travel pages.

Check out the links to useful and informative UK websites in our UK information pages.

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