The 7 Best Boat Tours & Water Sports in Stratford-upon-Avon, England

We offer guided tours through Stratford -upon-Avon. During the tour you will go past local landmarks like; The Royal Shakespeare Theatre and The Holy Trinity Church.

Coronavirus - we're so sorry but we are closing for a few weeks to ensure safety. Hopefully back on the water soon! The best 1 hour sightseeing cruise in Stratford upon Avon!! We offer excellent sightseeing cruises and we're the only company to have a boat with a licensed bar, wonderful cream teas and a Live commentary by our own on-board guides. Our guides share the history - and the amusing unknown history - of Stratford & Shakespeare during your cruise. We're a family business that operates 365 days a year, river conditions permitting. We can also cater for private parties - birthdays, hen parties, anniversaries, Christmas, schools & coach groups - we do just about everything! Our cruises are popular with local residents and tourists alike.

Jump aboard the Jennifer May for a 40 minute boat trip. Relax on the river whilst enjoying a light hearted commentary. This informative and entertaining audio presentation focuses on Stratford's significant role in the Industrial revolution, along with a fresh insight into Shakespeare's Avon. An English and multilingual text version is also available as a free download. Jennifer May is the only sightseeing boat which is licensed to take passengers through the historic canal lock and onto the River Avon. She is a modern, fully accessible, passenger vessel with WC, wheelchair lift and baby changing facilities. Centrally heated during colder spells, Jennifer May has large glass panels in her roof and a fully removable window system to maximise your viewing experience in a comfortable all-weather environment. We travel hourly from the Stratford upon Avon Canal Basin and Jennifer May can also be chartered for business meetings and functions. Risk assessments and access statements are available on our website for schools and group bookings.

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For information on current service due to COVID-19 please see our website for details. Avon Boating is one of England's oldest and largest traditional boating companies, offering boats for hire on one of the finest rivers in the country, the Avon at Stratford. We operate a fleet of classic Edwardian passenger vessels on regular public cruises from the Bancroft Gardens next to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre now with personal digital audio guides, and offer a variety of private cruises for groups. From our Boathouse on the edge of the river bank, we hire outs rowing boats, punts, canoes and self-drive motor boats for those wanting to explore the further reaches of the river. Also available to hire is one worlds most romantic forms of water transport, the gondola. This elegant boat is extra special as not only was it built back in 1909, making it one the oldest gondolas available in the world, it also belonged to Marie Corelli who was the worlds most popular writer of that time.

Spend quality time on the unique inland waterways in Britain, at a pace that enables you to view the sky & hear the birds. Moor up at a waterside pub for a relaxing drink and a meal. Spend time with your family and friends; cozy nights relaxing around the table or outside on deck. Take a walk on the towpath or to the nearest village. As a contrast – moor up in the heart of Stratford upon Avon or Birmingham and "people watch" from the comfort of your boat. It’s all about the journey, not the destination. Get away from the pace of everyday life and experience Britain’s biggest nature reserve in close-up. Take time to explore a country-side largely unchanged since the canals were built 250 years ago, when everything was much simpler. Try a weekend break, a mid-week get away, week long or more. Chose from our fleet of comfortable narrow boats ranging from 2 berth to 10 berth. A choice of Cruiser or Semi-Trad stern, in Valley Cruses distinctive livery and individual interior layouts.