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Friday 5th December 2008

Top waterside attractions to visit in 2008

With so many waterway destinations around Britain, it’s hard to find time to visit them all, but to make things easier we’ve compiled a list of the top waterside attractions to visit in 2008.

Marvel at the architectural wonder of these places, or just go for a carefree day out with the family.

In this section ...

Lune Aqueduct, Lancashire »
A magnificent piece of engineering. More »
Bingley Five Rise Locks, Bingley »
The first staircase lock to be built in Britain. More »
Standedge Tunnel, Huddersfield »
Stretching over 3 ¼ miles. More »
Anderton Boat Lift, Northwich »
The world’s first boat lift. More »
The Falkirk Wheel, Falkirk »
The world’s first and only rotating boat lift. More »
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Llangollen »
One of the most breathtaking waterway landmarks in Britain. More »