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1. Appledore Instow Ferry
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Jgraves12 - Boston, United Kingdom
We used the ferry to go from appledore to instow. Friendly volunteers and only took 5 minutes to cross. Gives you a chance to see the estuary from a different perspective and to explore the other side without needing to take car out. They allowed our two dogs on but due to nature of getting on/off a small boat take care if you or your dogs are less mobile. Would definitely recommend.
2. WeFerry
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 177 reviews
Proper boat trips, from a professional, accredited, family run pleasure boat company. No one does it like WeFerry - just you wait and sea!
Reviewed By Susiej25
We did the Teignmouth round robin trip from Brixham. Great value trip. John our skipper was very knowledgeable and pointed out wildlife & rock formations as we sailed along the coast. After a few hours in Teignmouth we caught the train to Paignton where we got back on board to sail back to Brixham. John and Alvin were great & we wouldnt hesitate to book with them again. They are a small family business and deserve support in these difficult times.
3. Walberswick Ferry
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By places2seeplaces2go - England, United Kingdom
What a fun trip. We had a walk all around the harbour to Southwold & took this small little ferry back to Walberswick. Great fun & easier than walking back !!! Dog Friendly
4. Bristol Ferry Boats
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,366 reviews
Bristol Ferry is a not-for-profit organisation offering boat trips around Bristol, as well as boat parties, interactive tours, wildlife spotting & storytelling, celebrations and wedding parties. We work with many local organisations, festivals and events, contributing to the vibrant culture in and around Bristol Harbour and delivering visitors to the door. Bristol Ferry is a 'community benefit society', whose main goal is keeping Bristol's iconic blue and yellow boats sailing.
Reviewed By 637thomass - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
What a great way to see Bristol from the river Avon, lots of fares to choose from, single, return, day ticket, hop on hop off. Very friendly staff most helpful .
5. River Avon Chain Ferry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 286 reviews
Take a scenic ferry trip across the River Avon to the Waterside gardens by the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and recreation grounds. In operation since 1937, and fully rebuilt in 2010 by Avon Boating, 'Malvolio' as it is named has ferried thousands of passengers back and forth over the River Avon. As one of the last remaining hand wound chain ferries in the country you will get to see a unique angle of the river with views downriver to the Holy Trinity Church and upstream to the RST.
Reviewed By ianlG8948WY - Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
Interesting method for crossing the avon with friendly staff and beautiful views of the river and riverside. For 50p you cant go wrong
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7. Hurst Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,314 reviews
Located within the New Forest National Park, Hurst Castle is situated on the seaward end of the shingle spit that extends 1.5 miles from Milford-on-Sea, Hampshire. Built by Henry VIII as a chain of fortresses to protect the Solent in 1544, this is the site where Charles I was imprisoned in 1648 before being taken to his trial and execution in London. The castle was modernised during the Napoleonic wars and again in the 1870s when the enormous armoured wings were added, making it the largest coastal fort in the world. Two of the huge 38-ton guns installed in the 1870s can be viewed in their casemates together with other weapons developed through 412 years of military use. During World War II, Hurst was manned with coastal gun batteries and searchlights. You can get to Hurst Castle by ferry from Keyhaven Quay (sat nav postcode: SO41 0TP) or you can walk along the shingle Hurst Spit. The castle is currently closed, however refreshments are available from outside the castle.
Reviewed By LondonConyers - London, United Kingdom
Our visit to Hurst Castle was definitely a highlight of our trip to the New Forest, probably second only to a particularly great tree at Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary. We had a very enjoyable mooch around (tudor castle to the left, tea room to the right) learning about the history (built by Henry VIII, King Charles I was a prisoner there) and enjoying the views from the top. Room 8 is definitely worth a visit. Excellent lighting.
8. Fowey to Mevagissey Ferry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 384 reviews
Reviewed By royp75 - St Merryn, United Kingdom
Four of us decide to try out the Mevagissey to Fowey ferry , it was a last minute decision I'm glad we made, with all the problems with the virus the crew made everything run very smoothly, we were allocated our seating while on the jetty for our outbound and return journey, the crossing was very smooth with stunning views and a small detour to see some dolphins. The return was quite rough but the skipper gave us a fair warning of exactly what to expect so it was a thrilling white knuckle ride coming out or the Fowey river for ten minutes or so, for £15 return it was the best day out of our holiday
9. Brownsea Island Ferries
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 663 reviews
Reviewed By carolinef361 - Salisbury, United Kingdom
Great day saw red squirrels a deer and baby peacocks.Restaurant did lovely steak pasties and the boat trip was full of information.Well worth cost.
10. Sandbanks Ferry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,431 reviews
Reviewed By DodgetheViper - Telford, United Kingdom
This chain ferry operates from Sandbanks to Shell Bay. If you are in Bournemouth or Poole this ferry provides a quick short cut for access to Studland And the Isle of Purbeck. No booking is required just turn up drive or walk on and pay at the toll booth on the Shell Bay side. The ferry runs frequently and only takes a few minutes to do the crossing but it does save a long drive round. Be warned though in the holiday season it does get very busy and there’s long queues in the specially marked ferry lanes on the sandbanks side.
