Liverpool, England

Erddig Estate & the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

A Historic Country House and Canal Cruise Visit a 17th-century country house and take a serene canal cruise across a monumental aqueduct. Embark on a scenic drive to the Erddig estate for a guided tour of its fascinating working house, complete with original workshops, stables and service buildings showcasing the established connection that the household and its servants once enjoyed. Continue to Llangollen, a picturesque riverside town, where you will have lunch before boarding a boat for a tranquil cruise along the Llangollen canal. This historic stretch of water was once an important industrial waterway, ferrying goods on canal barges pulled by horses. Your vessel will cross the UNESCO-listed Pontcysyllte Aqueduct; at 125 feet, this remarkable structure is one of the most impressive feats of engineering in Britain. Take in the views of the valley below before disembarking and driving back to your ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.