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Rose of Hungerford

Whether you join a public trip aboard the 'Rose of Hungerford', or charter the boat for a private party, a leisurely cruise provides a unique way to enjoy the pleasures of the Kennet & Avon canal and the surrounding countryside and wildlife along the navigation.

The 55 -ft long 'Rose of Hungerford' was purpose-built for the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust along the lines of a traditional canal barge. Beautifully painted and decorated with roses and castles in the style of former working boats, the 'Rose of Hungerford' is based at the old and picturesque Canal Wharf.

The boat is licensed to carry up to 50 passengers and for smaller, private parties, seating can be arranged as required. from wedding receptions to business meetings and social outings of all kinds the 'Rose of Hungerford' makes an ideal, unusual venue for your event. Wheelchair lift and central heating fitted.

The 'Rose of Hungerford' conforms to Government safety regulations and carries a full passenger certificate. All crew are fully trained and captains hold a Class 3 Boatman's Licence. The boat is crewed and maintained by volunteer members of the Trust and all proceeds go towards maintaining and improving the canal.

There is a well stocked bar on board, with light refreshments and freshly made tea and coffee. Postcards and souvenirs are for sale and there is a free information sheet for passengers. The boat is covered for all-weather cruising and there is a toilet on board.

2 - 2½ hour return trips past Wire Lock operate at weekends and Bank Holidays. No booking is required, but you are advised to arrive ½ hour before departure time at peak season in order to avoid disappointment. Additional evening and weekday trips are also run during the summer months and special evening theme trips are run regularly. In the weekends before Christmas we run our popular "Santa Cruises", where the children meet Santa Claus for a present and adults receive a mince pie and a glass of sherry.

We offer private return charter trips throughout the year (subject to boat availability) for various durations to the following destinations:

Charter rates depend on the time of the year and time of the day. Please telephone the Booking Managers (Richard and Diana) for exact rate when you wish to hire

( 0800 121 4674 ). Trips over 4 hours are available pro-rata. Special rates are available for senior citizens, youth/school education parties and children's birthday parties. Catering can be arranged by us, or you are welcome to bring your own food. Drinks, however, must be ordered and paid for at the bar. For the comfort of parties and senior citizens and disabled persons, the total number should not exceed 45 persons. Access is by 4 steps. Wheelchairs are welcome and can be taken on board by mechanical lift. Group organisers must ensure that they provide plenty of able bodied helpers to embark and disembark all wheelchairs.

Times : 2.30 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays from April to end of October. Also Wednesdays during June, July, August and September and an additional 11.30 a.m. trip on Wednesdays in July and August and Saturdays and Sundays in August.

Contact for boat charter bookings on 'Rose of Hungerford'
Tel: 0800 121 4674
e-mail:

Rose of Hungerford
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Charter Trips
Seeking Santa
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Our public trips commence this year at Easter and continue
right through until the end of October.

Please note we are running extra trips this year on Saturday and Sunday

mornings in August.

There is no booking system for the public trips - just turn up around half an hour before the trip advertised time to ensure a seat.

Look forward to seeing you later this year.

Rose of Hungerford
Latest News
Charter Trips
Seeking Santa

Apart from the usual public and charter trips, the Hungerford Branch operates special Santa Cruises.  Details will be published nearer to Christmas, but the cruises generally run on the three Saturdays and Sundays befor Christmas.  The children get a worthwhile present (once we have found Santa) whilst the adults enjoy mulled wine and mince pies.   Watch this space !

CRUISE WITH SANTA

ON THE

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Present from Santa for the children.  A drink from the bar & a mince pie for the adults.  Please ring 0800 121 4674 for details of times and bookings.

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Bookings Manager
Tel: 0800 121 4674
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