Day boats at Bradford on Avon

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Day boat destinations

On a day out boating from Bradford on Avon Marina on the Kennet & Avon Canal in Wiltshire, you can cruise west through the Bath Valley to Brassknocker Basin. You’ll go through Bradford on Avon lock and over the two magnificent Bath stone aqueducts at Avoncliff and Dundas. You can stop off at the Cross Guns pub next to Avoncliff Aqueduct or (if time allows) the Angelfish Restaurant at Brassknocker Basin. The journey there and back travels nine miles and takes around five hours. There’s just one lock to pass through each way.

Or you can head east through the Wiltshire countryside to Semington, passing the canalside King’s Arms pub at Hilperton along the way. The journey to Semington and back covers 11 miles and takes around four hours.

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General information

Day boats at Bradford on Avon We have four day boats for hire at Bradford on Avon Marina: Jacy, Emily Katherine, Sally and Grace.

Passenger numbers Maximum 10 passengers (including infants and pets).

Pets You can bring dogs but they each count as a passenger.

What’s onboard? Our self-drive day boats have indoor and outdoor seating, a toilet, gas hob and a fridge or electric cool box. Buoyancy aids are also available on request.

Your day out boating Check in at 9am and provide a security deposit (£100 per boat). Return at 4pm March to October. 3pm return over the winter months.

Tuition is included in our day boat hire. We’ll ask you to complete a handover certificate before releasing the boat).

Prices £185 per day Monday to Friday. £199 on weekends and bank holidays.

Car parking & damage waiver is included.

Terms & conditions Please see our Terms & Conditions for full details.

For more information call us on 0117 304 1122 or email bookings@anglowelsh.co.uk

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How to find us

Bradford on Avon Marina on the Kennet & Avon Canal in Wiltshire, is less than a mile from Bradford on Avon town centre.

Anglo Welsh & Sally Narrowboats, Bradford on Avon Marina, Trowbridge Road, Wiltshire BA15 1UD

Tel 0117 304 1122

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FAQs

Do I need a licence to drive a canal boat?

You don’t need a licence to steer a canal boat and it’s easy to learn how to operate a boat. When you arrive at one of our boat yards, one of our experienced instructors will guide you through everything you need to know.

What time can I collect the boat?

You can check in at 9am and return the boat by 4pm March to October. By 3pm over the winter months.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, you can bring up to three well-behaved dogs but they count as passengers (maximum 10 passengers are allowed per boat).