We have an exciting programme of canal trips for 2022.
Scroll down to see details of each trip, or PLEASE CLICK HERE to make an online booking.
For 2022, trips are limited to a maximum of 30 people 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.
While 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!
In addition to our Regular Trips (for which we have several departures each week), we have a wide range of Themed Trips for 2021, all of which have pre-arranged catering as part of the trip (except, that is, for trips on Remembrance Day)…
Autumn Colours
Avoncliff Aqueduct Cream Tea
Bat Safari
Boater’s Apprentice
Cut ‘n Curry
Father’s Day Ploughman’s Lunch
Fish & Chips
Full Afternoon Tea
Midsummer’s Day Dream
Mother’s Day Cream Tea
Queen’s Jubilee Afternoon Tea
Remembrance Day
Spring Burst
Two Aqueducts Canal Heritage
…plus several shorter trips that are especially suitable for younger children…
I Spy…
Meadows Bridge Meander
Picnic-in-a-Bag-on-a-Boat
Pirates Ahoy!
Widbrook Wander
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.
£25 per person (whether adult or child; free children are not catered for).
Trip Booking
Ways to book this trip:| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Friday | 21 Oct 2022 | 10:00 | 15:30 | Autumn Colours | More than 10 | |
| Saturday | 29 Oct 2022 | 10:00 | 15:30 | Autumn Colours | More than 10 | |
| Saturday | 05 Nov 2022 | 10:00 | 15:30 | Autumn Colours | More than 10 |
Avoncliff Aqueduct Cream Tea
Cream Tea with delicious home-made scones and a pot of tea (or buy a glass of prosecco!), as you cruise west down the lock and over the historic Grade II listed Avoncliff Aqueduct, designed by John Rennie. Kingfishers, herons, ducks, swans, moorhens and other wildlife are frequently spotted. Subject to weather and mooring space, you’ll be able to disembark briefly to walk over the aqueduct and see the River Avon flowing below.
£20 per person (whether adult or child; free children are not catered for).
Trip Booking
Ways to book this trip:| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Monday | 18 Apr 2022 | 14:00 | 16:30 | Avoncliff Aqueduct Cream Tea | More than 10 | |
| Monday | 02 May 2022 | 14:00 | 16:30 | Avoncliff Aqueduct Cream Tea | More than 10 | |
| Saturday | 21 May 2022 | 14:00 | 16:30 | Avoncliff Aqueduct Cream Tea | More than 10 | |
| Tuesday | 12 Jul 2022 | 14:00 | 16:30 | Avoncliff Aqueduct Cream Tea | More than 10 | |
| Wednesday | 10 Aug 2022 | 14:00 | 16:30 | Avoncliff Aqueduct Cream Tea | More than 10 | |
| Monday | 29 Aug 2022 | 14:00 | 16:30 | Avoncliff Aqueduct Cream Tea | More than 10 | |
| Sunday | 02 Oct 2022 | 14:00 | 16:30 | Avoncliff Aqueduct Cream Tea | More than 10 |
Bat Safari!
Twilight canal cruise to Widbrook Wood in the company of a bat expert who will help you to learn about the sorts of bats we might see and offer tuition in how to use a bat detector. As darkness descends, you will hopefully see some of those bats and put your bat detecting skills to good use and listen to them too. This very popular event Includes a simple supper of vegetable soup, bread roll, cheese and fruit along with a donation to the Wiltshire Bat Group. You’ll find a full licensed bar on board.
£20 per person (whether adult or child; Children aged up to 1 yr free)
Trip Booking
Ways to book this trip:| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Friday | 26 Aug 2022 | 19:00 | 21:00 | Bat Safari | More than 10 | |
| Saturday | 10 Sep 2022 | 19:00 | 21:00 | Bat Safari | More than 10 |
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 2022.
Boater’s Apprentice
A day for youngsters from 10 years old to get “hands on” with narrowboating. Accompanied by an adult – who will come as their own personal photographer for the day – each youngster will be buddied up with a member of our crew. There will be an opportunity for all of the young people to try their hand at helming the boat, work the locks, be “bowman”, learn how to knock in a pin and tie up the boat, use a throwline while all under the watchful eye of their experienced crew. Flotation jackets will be provided for each young person. A picnic lunch will be provided for the youngsters and their “photographer”. It will be long, full-on day – from 10.00 am to 3 pm – but will be so much fun!
£40 per person (whether adult or child)
Trip Booking
Due to the nature of this trip, we need to collect additional information from you. To book this trip, please phone 01380 721279 and leave a voicemail message. Include your name and number and we will call you back.| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Tuesday | 31 May 2022 | 09:00 | 15:30 | Boater's Apprentice | 8 | Use Trip Booking information |
| Monday | 22 Aug 2022 | 09:00 | 15:30 | Boater's Apprentice | 8 | Use Trip Booking information |
| Wednesday | 26 Oct 2022 | 09:00 | 15:30 | Boater's Apprentice | 8 | Use Trip Booking information |
Cut ‘n Curry!
Chill down at the start of the weekend, as we glide along the serenely calm canal! Come on board and organise your drinks from our well-stocked bar, ready to enjoy with your freshly cooked Tandoori meal as we head eastward to Widbrook.
20 per person (whether adult or child; Children aged up to 1 yr free)
Trip Booking
Ways to book this trip:| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Friday | 24 Jun 2022 | 19:00 | 20:30 | Cut 'n Curry | More than 10 | |
| Friday | 29 Jul 2022 | 19:00 | 20:30 | Cut 'n Curry | More than 10 | |
| Friday | 19 Aug 2022 | 19:00 | 20:30 | Cut 'n Curry | More than 10 |
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.
£20 per person (whether adult or child; free children are not catered for).
Trip Booking
Ways to book this trip:| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Sunday | 19 Jun 2022 | 12:00 | 14:30 | Father's Day Ploughman's Lunch | More than 10 |
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.
£20 per person (whether adult or child; free children are not catered for.
Trip Booking
Ways to book this trip:| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Friday | 13 May 2022 | 19:00 | 20:30 | Fish and Chips | More than 10 | |
| Friday | 10 Jun 2022 | 19:00 | 20:30 | Fish and Chips | More than 10 | |
| Friday | 01 Jul 2022 | 19:00 | 20:30 | Fish and Chips | More than 10 | |
| Friday | 02 Sep 2022 | 19:00 | 20:30 | Fish and Chips | More than 10 |
Full Afternoon Tea
Dainty sandwiches, scones and homemade cake served on beautiful china, and a pot of tea (or add a glass of prosecco!), as you cruise westward to the historic Grade II listed Avoncliff Aqueduct. Dress up for the occasion if you like. What a delightful way to spend an afternoon.
£25 per person (whether adult or child; free children are not catered for).
Trip Booking
Ways to book this trip:| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Tuesday | 19 Jul 2022 | 14:00 | 16:30 | Full Afternoon Tea | More than 10 | |
| Thursday | 15 Sep 2022 | 14:00 | 16:30 | Full Afternoon Tea | More than 10 | |
| Wednesday | 12 Oct 2022 | 14:00 | 16:30 | Full Afternoon Tea | More than 10 |
I Spy
What can you see on this 1½ hour trip through Bradford Lock to Meadows 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.
£8 per adult, £6 children (4-12 years)
Trip Booking
Ways to book this trip:| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Wednesday | 01 Jun 2022 | 14:00 | 15:30 | I Spy... | More than 10 | |
| Tuesday | 02 Aug 2022 | 14:00 | 15:30 | I Spy... | More than 10 | |
| Friday | 12 Aug 2022 | 14:00 | 15:30 | I Spy... | More than 10 | |
| Thursday | 25 Aug 2022 | 14:00 | 15:30 | I Spy... | More than 10 |
Meadows Bridge Meander
A 1½ hour trip to Meadows Bridge, travelling west down through Bradford Lock, past the Tithe Barn to Meadows Bridge winding hole where we turn and head back. The length of this trip is especially suitable for young families or anyone who would like a “taste” of the beauty of the Kennet and Avon canal.
£7 per adult, £5 children (4-12 years)
Trip Booking
Ways to book this trip:| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Friday | 15 Apr 2022 | 14:00 | 15:30 | Meadows Bridge Meander | More than 10 | |
| Sunday | 29 May 2022 | 13:00 | 14:30 | Meadows Bridge Meander | More than 10 | |
| Saturday | 18 Jun 2022 | 14:00 | 15:30 | Meadows Bridge Meander | More than 10 | |
| Saturday | 22 Oct 2022 | 14:00 | 15:30 | Meadows Bridge Meander | More than 10 | |
| Sunday | 23 Oct 2022 | 14:00 | 15:30 | Meadows Bridge Meander | More than 10 | |
| Friday | 28 Oct 2022 | 14:00 | 15:30 | Meadows Bridge Meander | More than 10 | |
| Thursday | 17 Nov 2022 | 14:00 | 15:30 | Meadows Bridge Meander | More than 10 | |
| Sunday | 20 Nov 2022 | 14:00 | 15:30 | Meadows Bridge Meander | More than 10 | |
| Wednesday | 23 Nov 2022 | 14:00 | 15:30 | Meadows Bridge Meander | More than 10 | |
| Sunday | 27 Nov 2022 | 14:00 | 15:30 | Meadows Bridge Meander | More than 10 |
Midsummer’s Day Dream
Spend a long, lazy summer evening cruising to Dundas where you will be able to stroll across the majestic Aqueduct and savour the stunning views. The trip will depart at 3 pm – the perfect time to enjoy tea and cake on board as we head down the lock and across Avoncliff Aqueduct – also designed by John Rennie. After the break at Dundas, a summer salad supper will be served on our return journey. Arriving back at Bradford on Avon around 7.30 pm.
Departs at 11:30 on Wednesday 11 and 25 August 2021.
£25 per person
Trip Booking
Ways to book this trip:| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Tuesday | 21 Jun 2022 | 15:00 | 20:30 | Midsummer Day Dream | More than 10 |
Mother’s Day Cream Tea
Enjoy a cream tea with delicious home-made scones as we cruise to the stunning Avoncliff Aqueduct (over the River Avon) and back and celebrate the mother figures in our lives. Add a bottle of Prosecco if you like!
Departs at 11:30 on Wednesday 11 and 25 August 2021.
£20 per person
Trip Booking
Ways to book this trip:| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Sunday | 27 Mar 2022 | 14:00 | 16:30 | Mother's Day Cream Tea | More than 10 |
Picnic-in-a-Bag-on-a-Boat
A 1½ hour trip for children (& adults!). We travel westward through the lock and along the canal to Meadows Bridge with a picnic lunch bag for each person. The length of this trip is especially suitable for families.
£12 per adult, £9 children (4-12 years)
Trip Booking
Ways to book this trip:| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Saturday | 16 Jul 2022 | 11:00 | 12:30 | Picnic in a Bag on a Boat | More than 10 | |
| Saturday | 30 Jul 2022 | 11:00 | 12:30 | Picnic in a Bag on a Boat | More than 10 | |
| Saturday | 13 Aug 2022 | 11:00 | 12:30 | Picnic in a Bag on a Boat | More than 10 | |
| Saturday | 20 Aug 2022 | 11:00 | 12:30 | Picnic in a Bag on a Boat | More than 10 | |
| Saturday | 27 Aug 2022 | 11:00 | 12:30 | Picnic in a Bag on a Boat | More than 10 | |
| Tuesday | 25 Oct 2022 | 11:00 | 12:30 | Picnic in a Bag on a Boat | More than 10 |
Pirates Ahoy!
A one-hour trip on our pirate galleon — lots of fun! Come dressed as pirates to join our pirate crew, learn how to be a pirate, and share the treasure! Children must be accompanied by an adult, and advance booking is essential. Perfect for children up to 10 years old. Children under 1 year old travel free.
£10 per person (whether adult or child; Children aged up to 1 yr free)
Trip Booking
Ways to book this trip:| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Tuesday | 19 Apr 2022 | 11:00 | 12:00 | Pirates Ahoy! | More than 10 | |
| Wednesday | 27 Jul 2022 | 11:00 | 12:00 | Pirates Ahoy! | More than 10 | |
| Thursday | 04 Aug 2022 | 11:00 | 12:00 | Pirates Ahoy! | More than 10 | |
| Monday | 08 Aug 2022 | 11:00 | 12:00 | Pirates Ahoy! | More than 10 | |
| Tuesday | 16 Aug 2022 | 11:00 | 12:00 | Pirates Ahoy! | More than 10 | |
| Tuesday | 23 Aug 2022 | 11:00 | 12:00 | Pirates Ahoy! | More than 10 | |
| Thursday | 27 Oct 2022 | 11:00 | 12:00 | Pirates Ahoy! | More than 10 |
Queen’s Jubilee Afternoon Tea
Come and celebrate our Queen’s Jubilee with a Full Afternoon Tea as we cruise to Avoncliff Aqueduct. Sit back and enjoy delicious sandwiches, dainty cakes and scones (plus a glass of Prosecco from the bar?), Let’s push out the boat and dress up in 1950s costume, as a ’Royal’ or spruced up in your very poshest outfit. Our girl ’Barbara’ will be decked out looking absolutely regal.
£25 per person (whether adult or child; Children aged up to 1 yr free)
Trip Booking
Ways to book this trip:| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Friday | 03 Jun 2022 | 14:00 | 16:30 | Queen's Jubilee Full Afternoon Tea | More than 10 | |
| Sunday | 05 Jun 2022 | 14:00 | 16:30 | Queen's Jubilee Full Afternoon Tea | More than 10 |
Remembrance Day
Short Remembrance Event on Bradford Wharf at 11am, then 3 one hour trips from Bradford Whard to Bradford Marina (opposite Widbrook Wood), with all donations (in lieu of fares) going to the Royal British Legion. Suggested donation of £5 per person (or more if you like!).
1130am, 1pm & 2.30pm on Friday 11 November 2022
| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Friday | 11 Nov 2022 | 11:30 | 12:30 | Remembrance Day | Tickets available at boat only | |
| Friday | 11 Nov 2022 | 13:00 | 14:00 | Remembrance Day | Tickets available at boat only | |
| Friday | 11 Nov 2022 | 14:30 | 15:30 | Remembrance Day | Tickets available at boat only | |
Queen’s Jubilee Afternoon Tea
Come and celebrate our Queen’s Jubilee with a Full Afternoon Tea as we cruise to Avoncliff Aqueduct. Sit back and enjoy delicious sandwiches, dainty cakes and scones (plus a glass of Prosecco from the bar?), Let’s push out the boat and dress up in 1950s costume, as a ’Royal’ or spruced up in your very poshest outfit. Our girl ’Barbara’ will be decked out looking absolutely regal.
£25 per person (whether adult or child; Children aged up to 1 yr free)
Trip Booking
Ways to book this trip:| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Friday | 03 Jun 2022 | 14:00 | 16:30 | Queen's Jubilee Full Afternoon Tea | More than 10 | |
| Sunday | 05 Jun 2022 | 14:00 | 16:30 | Queen's Jubilee Full Afternoon Tea | More than 10 |
Spring Burst
As the countryside bursts into life, cruise to the spectacular DundasAqueduct(a Scheduled Ancient Monument. We travel down the lock, across the grand Grade II listed Avoncliff Aqueduct, designed by John Rennie. There will be time to stretch your legs at Dundas, enjoy the views and take lots of photos. Includes a delicious ploughman’s lunch.
£25 per person (whether adult or child; Children aged up to 1 yr free)
Trip Booking
Ways to book this trip:| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Saturday | 07 May 2022 | 10:00 | 15:30 | Spring Burst | More than 10 |
Two Aqueducts Canal Heritage
Travelling down the lock, this canal trip will visit the grand Grade II listed Avoncliff Aqueduct and the spectacular Dundas Aqueduct (a Scheduled Ancient Monument), both designed by John Rennie. A guide will share interesting commentary as we motor along, with time to disembark at each aqueduct to explore these amazing structures. Includes a delicious ploughman’s lunch.
£25 per person (whether adult or child; Children aged up to 1 yr free)
Trip Booking
Ways to book this trip:| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Thursday | 16 Jun 2022 | 10:00 | 15:30 | Two Aqueducts Canal Heritage | More than 10 | |
| Tuesday | 05 Jul 2022 | 10:00 | 15:30 | Two Aqueducts Canal Heritage | More than 10 | |
| Tuesday | 06 Sep 2022 | 10:00 | 15:30 | Two Aqueducts Canal Heritage | More than 10 | |
| Saturday | 17 Sep 2022 | 10:00 | 15:30 | Two Aqueducts Canal Heritage | More than 10 |
Widbrook Wander
A tranquil 1½ hour cruise perfect for those looking for a shorter cruise. Travelling east to Widbrook winding hole, we pass Bradford Marina and motor alongside the reed beds by Widbrook Woods, a local nature reserve frequented by badgers, deer and bats.
£7 per adult; £5 per child (Children aged up to 1 yr free)
Trip Booking
Ways to book this trip:| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Sunday | 29 May 2022 | 11:00 | 12:30 | Widbrook Wander | More than 10 | |
| Saturday | 25 Jun 2022 | 11:00 | 12:30 | Widbrook Wander | More than 10 | |
| Sunday | 26 Jun 2022 | 11:00 | 12:30 | Widbrook Wander | More than 10 | |
| Saturday | 02 Jul 2022 | 11:00 | 12:30 | Widbrook Wander | More than 10 | |
| Saturday | 09 Jul 2022 | 11:00 | 12:30 | Widbrook Wander | More than 10 | |
| Sunday | 10 Jul 2022 | 11:00 | 12:30 | Widbrook Wander | More than 10 | |
| Saturday | 23 Jul 2022 | 11:00 | 12:30 | Widbrook Wander | More than 10 | |
| Sunday | 24 Jul 2022 | 11:00 | 12:30 | Widbrook Wander | More than 10 | |
| Sunday | 31 Jul 2022 | 11:00 | 12:30 | Widbrook Wander | More than 10 | |
| Saturday | 06 Aug 2022 | 11:00 | 12:30 | Widbrook Wander | More than 10 | |
| Sunday | 07 Aug 2022 | 11:00 | 12:30 | Widbrook Wander | More than 10 | |
| Sunday | 21 Aug 2022 | 11:00 | 12:30 | Widbrook Wander | More than 10 |
Santa Trips
An ever-popular trip with children and adults alike. Meet Santa on board this one-hour cruise with a Christmas Gift Bag for each child. Mulled wine & mince pie for adults, drink & sweets for children. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and advance booking is essential. Children under 1 year old travel free.
We have Santa Trips every day at 1130am and 2pm from Saturday 17 to Saturday 24 December 2022.
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.
Trip Booking
Due to the nature of this trip, we need to collect additional information from you. To book this trip, please phone 01380 721279 and leave a voicemail message. Include your name and number and we will call you back.| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Saturday | 17 Dec 2022 | 11:30 | 12:30 | Santa Trip | More than 10 | |
| Saturday | 17 Dec 2022 | 14:00 | 15:00 | Santa Trip | More than 10 | |
| Sunday | 18 Dec 2022 | 11:30 | 12:30 | Santa Trip | More than 10 | |
| Sunday | 18 Dec 2022 | 14:00 | 15:00 | Santa Trip | More than 10 | |
| Monday | 19 Dec 2022 | 11:30 | 12:30 | Santa Trip | More than 10 | |
| Monday | 19 Dec 2022 | 14:00 | 15:00 | Santa Trip | More than 10 | |
| Tuesday | 20 Dec 2022 | 11:30 | 12:30 | Santa Trip | More than 10 | |
| Tuesday | 20 Dec 2022 | 14:00 | 15:00 | Santa Trip | More than 10 | |
| Wednesday | 21 Dec 2022 | 11:30 | 12:30 | Santa Trip | More than 10 | |
| Wednesday | 21 Dec 2022 | 14:00 | 15:00 | Santa Trip | More than 10 | |
| Thursday | 22 Dec 2022 | 11:30 | 12:30 | Santa Trip | More than 10 | |
| Thursday | 22 Dec 2022 | 14:00 | 15:00 | Santa Trip | More than 10 | |
| Friday | 23 Dec 2022 | 11:30 | 12:30 | Santa Trip | More than 10 | |
| Friday | 23 Dec 2022 | 14:00 | 15:00 | Santa Trip | More than 10 | |
| Saturday | 24 Dec 2022 | 11:30 | 12:30 | Santa Trip | More than 10 | |
| Saturday | 24 Dec 2022 | 14:00 | 15:00 | Santa Trip | More than 10 |