Whilst we are planning a full programme of trips in 2021 we cannot guarantee that every trip will run while we are under Covid restrictions. You can book with confidence that, if we cancel a trip for any reason, you will receive a full refund of your money – automatically!
To see our 12-page 2021 canal trip brochure, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
Alternatively, scroll down to see details of each trip, or PLEASE CLICK HERE to make an online booking.
For 2021, all bookings are split into tables of up to 4 people (to ensure social distancing from other passsengers). If you want to book more than 4 places, please make two or more bookings (e.g. for 7 people, book one table for 4 people and one table for 3 people). Your table(s) will be just for your group – no one else will sit with you.
In addition to our Regular Trips, we have a wide range of Themed Trips for 2021, including…
Autumn Colours
Avoncliff Aqueduct Cream Tea
Bath Canal Heritage Day Trip – not planned for 2021
Bat Safari
Canal Heritage – Two Aqueducts
Father’s Day Ploughman’s Lunch
Fish & Chips Trip
Full Afternoon Tea
…plus several shorter trips that are especially suitable for younger children…
I Spy
Picnic-in-a-Bag-on-a-Boat
Pirates Ahoy!
Santa Trips
To see more details, click the trip that interests you (above or in the list of dates to the right), or scroll down for more details of all our themed trips (listed alphabetically)…
Autumn Colours
In autumn, trees along the canal turn spectacular hues of red, brown and gold. This trip west across Avoncliff Aqueduct and on to Dundas Aqueduct coincides with peak autumn colours. The trip includes a ploughman’s lunch.
Departs at 10.30am on Friday 15 Oct & Thursday 21 Oct 2021. The trip will arrive back at Bradford on Avon at approximately 3.30pm
£20 per person (whether adult or child; free children are not catered for).
Trip Booking
Book places by:| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Friday | 15 Oct 2021 | 10:30 | 15:00 | Autumn Colours | 3 groups of up to 4 people | |
| Thursday | 21 Oct 2021 | 10:30 | 15:00 | Autumn Colours | 5 groups of up to 4 people |
Avoncliff Aqueduct Cream Tea
Cream Tea with delicious home-made scones and a pot of tea (or buy a glass, or a bottle, of prosecco!) as you cruise west down the lock on to, and over, Avoncliff Aqueduct.
Departing at 3:00pm on Monday 5 April, Monday 31 May, Monday 30 August and Tuesday 14 September 2021.
£17.00 per person (whether adult or child; free children are not catered for).
Trip Booking
Book places by:| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Monday | 05 Apr 2021 | 15:00 | 17:30 | Avoncliff Aqueduct Cream Tea | Cancelled | |
| Monday | 31 May 2021 | 15:00 | 17:30 | Avoncliff Aqueduct Cream Tea | Completed | |
| Monday | 30 Aug 2021 | 15:00 | 17:30 | Avoncliff Aqueduct Cream Tea | Sold Out | |
| Tuesday | 14 Sep 2021 | 15:00 | 17:30 | Avoncliff Aqueduct Cream Tea | 4 groups of up to 4 people | |
Bath Canal Heritage – Day Out
Enjoy the tranquil surroundings of this stunning cruise over both the Avoncliff and Dundas Aqueducts to Bath. The outward trip includes a morning hot drink and a Ploughman’s lunch. The return trip includes a delicious Cream Tea, with homemade scones (and Prosecco from the bar, if you like).
A member of the crew will act as guide, sharing a range of interesting canal facts and, subject to weather and canal traffic, there will be a chance to disembark and explore the impressive architecture and surroundings of both aqueducts.
You can travel on the outward leg only (Bradford on Avon to Bath), the return leg only (Bath to Bradford on Avon), or both the outward and return legs. If you wish to travel on the outward and return legs, please book by calling 01380 721279 to receive a discount of £10 on the total fare.
Departing at 9.30 am from Bradford on Avon (arriving in Bath at approximately 2 pm) and leaving Bath for the return trip at 3.30 pm (arriving back in Bradford on Avon at approximately 8 pm).
This trip will not take place in 2021.
ONE WAY ONLY: £20.00 per person (whether adult or child; free children are not catered for) for one trip.
BOTH WAYS: £30.00 per person (whether adult or child; free children are not catered for) for both trips.
Canal Heritage – Two Aqueducts (with lunch)
Canal trip to Avoncliff Aqueduct and Dundas Dundas Aqueduct and return. Includes a hot drink and lunchtime Ploughmans. A member of the crew will act as guide, sharing a range on interesting canal facts and, subject to weather, there will be a chance to disembark and explore the impressive architecture and surroundings of both aqueducts.
Departing at 1030 am and returning at 1530 pm on 24 June, 7 September and 30 September.
£20 per person (whether adult or child; free children are not catered for).
Trip Booking
Book places by:| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Thursday | 24 Jun 2021 | 10:30 | 15:30 | Canal Heritage: Two Aqueducts | Completed | |
| Tuesday | 07 Sep 2021 | 10:30 | 15:30 | Canal Heritage: Two Aqueducts | 2 groups of up to 4 people | |
| Thursday | 30 Sep 2021 | 10:30 | 15:30 | Canal Heritage: Two Aqueducts | 2 groups of up to 4 people | |
Father’s Day Ploughman’s Lunch
To celebrate Father’s Day, what could be better for the family to take “Dad” for a delicious Ploughman’s Lunch on board with a glass of wine, prosecco or craft beer (or a soft/hot drink if he prefers)! This trip will go west along the canal through the lock, to the impressive Avoncliff Aqueduct.
Vegetarian or gluten free options can be arranged.
Departs at 12 noon on Sunday 20 June 2021.
£20 per person (whether adult or child; free children are not catered for).
Trip Booking
Book places by:| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Sunday | 20 Jun 2021 | 12:00 | 14:30 | Father's Day Ploughman's Lunch | Completed | |
Fish and Chips
What better way to spend a Friday evening than enjoying fish and chips while cruising on the Kennet and Avon Canal? A veggie option is available.
Departing at 7 pm on Friday evenings, as follows: 14 May, 4 June, 2 July and 3 September 2021.
£18 per person (whether adult or child; free children are not catered for.
Trip Booking
Book places by:| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Friday | 14 May 2021 | 19:00 | 20:15 | Fish and Chips | Cancelled | |
| Friday | 04 Jun 2021 | 19:00 | 20:15 | Fish and Chips | Completed | |
| Friday | 02 Jul 2021 | 19:00 | 20:15 | Fish and Chips | Completed | |
| Friday | 03 Sep 2021 | 19:00 | 20:15 | Fish and Chips | Sold Out | |
I Spy
What can you see on this 1½ hour trip through Bradford Lock to Meadoes Bridge? Have fun playing our special children’s I Spy and Wordsearch games (adults can play too!).
Departs at 10am on 5th and 19th August 2021.
£6 per adult, £4 children (4-12 years)
Trip Booking
Book places by:| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Thursday | 05 Aug 2021 | 10:00 | 11:30 | I Spy... | Sold Out | |
| Thursday | 19 Aug 2021 | 10:00 | 11:30 | I Spy... | Sold Out | |
Full Afternoon Tea
Dainty sandwiches, scones, homemade cake all served on beautiful china, with a pot of tea (or add a glass of prosecco!), as you cruise westward to the Grade II listed Avoncliff Aqueduct. Dress up as a special occasion, if you like.
Departs at 3pm on Monday 3 May, Thursday 17 June and Thursday 22 July 2021.
£23 per person (whether adult or child; free children are not catered for).
Trip Booking
Book places by:| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Monday | 03 May 2021 | 15:00 | 17:30 | Full Afternoon Tea | Cancelled | |
| Thursday | 17 Jun 2021 | 15:00 | 17:30 | Full Afternoon Tea | Completed | |
| Thursday | 22 Jul 2021 | 15:00 | 17:30 | Full Afternoon Tea | Completed | |
Picnic-in-a-Bag-on-a-Boat
A 1½ hour trip for children (& adults!). We travel westward through the lock to Meadows Bridge with a light lunch in a picnic bag for each person.
Departs at 11:30 on Wednsday 11 and 25 August 2021.
£12 per adult, £9 children (4-12 years)
Trip Booking
Book places by:| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Wednesday | 11 Aug 2021 | 11:30 | 13:00 | Picnic in a Bag on a Boat | Sold Out | |
| Wednesday | 25 Aug 2021 | 11:30 | 13:00 | Picnic in a Bag on a Boat | Sold Out | |
Pirates Ahoy!
Here’s a special treat for the children – an hour-long trip on our pirate galleon during the summer holidays. Come dressed as pirates ready to join the pirate crew and share the treasure. Enormous fun!
Tuesdays during the summer holidays. At 2pm on 27 July, 10 and 24 August and at 11am on 3 and 17 August.
£7.50 per person (whether adult or child; Children aged up to 1 yr free)
Trip Booking
Book places by:| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Tuesday | 27 Jul 2021 | 14:00 | 15:00 | Pirates Ahoy! | Completed | |
| Tuesday | 03 Aug 2021 | 11:00 | 12:00 | Pirates Ahoy! | Sold Out | |
| Tuesday | 10 Aug 2021 | 14:00 | 15:00 | Pirates Ahoy! | Sold Out | |
| Tuesday | 17 Aug 2021 | 11:00 | 12:00 | Pirates Ahoy! | Sold Out | |
| Tuesday | 24 Aug 2021 | 14:00 | 15:00 | Pirates Ahoy! | Sold Out | |
Santa Trips
An ever-popular trip with children and adults. Meet Santa on board this one-hour cruise with a Christmas goodie bag for each child, plus mulled wine (or tea/coffee, if you prefer) and mince pie for adults, and fruit juice and sweets for children.
In true Christmas spirit, even children under 1 year old who travel free will receive fruit juice, sweets (if allowed!) and a Christmas goodie bag.
We have Santa Trips every day at 1130am and 2pm from Saturday 18 to Friday 24 December 2021.
Do join us (with children, grandchildren, relatives and friends) for a bit of seasonal jollity on board.
N.B. An appearance by Santa is dependent on the Coronavirus situation at the time.
| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Saturday | 18 Dec 2021 | 11:30 | 12:30 | Santa Trip | 2 groups of up to 4 people | |
| Saturday | 18 Dec 2021 | 14:00 | 15:00 | Santa Trip | 1 groups of up to 4 people | |
| Sunday | 19 Dec 2021 | 11:30 | 12:30 | Santa Trip | 4 groups of up to 4 people | |
| Sunday | 19 Dec 2021 | 14:00 | 15:00 | Santa Trip | 5 groups of up to 4 people | |
| Monday | 20 Dec 2021 | 11:30 | 12:30 | Santa Trip | 5 groups of up to 4 people | |
| Monday | 20 Dec 2021 | 14:00 | 15:00 | Santa Trip | 5 groups of up to 4 people | |
| Tuesday | 21 Dec 2021 | 11:30 | 12:30 | Santa Trip | 5 groups of up to 4 people | |
| Tuesday | 21 Dec 2021 | 14:00 | 15:00 | Santa Trip | 5 groups of up to 4 people | |
| Wednesday | 22 Dec 2021 | 11:30 | 12:30 | Santa Trip | 3 groups of up to 4 people | |
| Wednesday | 22 Dec 2021 | 14:00 | 15:00 | Santa Trip | 5 groups of up to 4 people | |
| Thursday | 23 Dec 2021 | 11:30 | 12:30 | Santa Trip | 5 groups of up to 4 people | |
| Thursday | 23 Dec 2021 | 14:00 | 15:00 | Santa Trip | 5 groups of up to 4 people | |
| Friday | 24 Dec 2021 | 11:30 | 12:30 | Santa Trip | 3 groups of up to 4 people | |
| Friday | 24 Dec 2021 | 14:00 | 15:00 | Santa Trip | 3 groups of up to 4 people |