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River Sightseeing Cruise and Afternoon Tea in Stratford Upon Avon

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Enjoy a relaxing river sightseeing cruise and delicious afternoon tea in the beautiful West Midlands town of Stratford Upon Avon in Warwickshire.

River Sightseeing Cruise

The historical town of Stratford Upon Avon is the perfect location to enjoy a day out in the West Midlands. What better way to explore its rich history than gently cruising along the River Avon past the renowned Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Holy Trinity Church (the site of Shakespeare’s tomb), before turning around and passing under the 15th century Clopton Bridge. Audio tours are available for you to learn more about the sights and sounds of the Avon as you go.

Afternoon Tea in Stratford Upon Avon

Your visit to Stratford Upon Avon continues with a traditional afternoon tea in the delightful setting of The Arden Hotel which sits directly opposite the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company Theatres. Blending historical charm with contemporary style, the comfortable surrounds provide a leisurely ambience to enjoy your afternoon tea.

Afternoon tea is served on a tiered cake stand enhanced by delicately, floral patterned china. Bite into fresh, seasonal sandwiches with a variety of favourite fillings. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a delicious selection of cakes, pastries and homemade fruit scones with strawberry jam and thick, clotted cream. Your afternoon tea is served with your choice of teas and infusions to provide the perfect pairing.

Enjoy a day out in Stratford Upon Avon

This combined river cruise and afternoon tea package is available to buy as a gift voucher from Virgin Experience Days at £81 for Two people. Get a further 15% off with our exclusive discount code. Simply select the Book  Now button, copy the code from the pop-up window and paste where prompted at check-out.

Whether you are looking to buy this experience as a gift for a special friend, or simply to treat yourself (select the e-voucher option), your voucher is valid for up to 12 months. Plenty of time to organise diaries.

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Cruises & Boat Tours in Stratford-upon-Avon

Experience Stratford-upon-Avon from a new perspective with cruises and boat tours. Take in iconic landmarks and breathtaking views of the city as you travel across serene waters. Stratford-upon-Avon cruises and boat tours will take you on an adventure like no other.

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Canal Basin

Stratford Canal Basin is a bustling environment centrally located between the world famous Royal Shakespeare Theatre and main shopping areas. You will find some unique and interesting boat based businesses permanently moored there. There are a good variety of food and refreshment options available, sightseeing boat tours or even dining on board a restaurant cruiser.

Discover locally produced, award winning ice creams, specialty blended coffees and boat ticket sales - all available at the Ice Cream Barge. There are freshly baked baguettes and sandwiches with a good selection of snacks available to take away from The Baguette Barge. Leisurely 45 minute sightseeing boat tours with regular departures throughout the day with Canal and River Tours Ltd. 'The Countess of Evesham' is a restaurant cruiser that offers daily lunch, dinner and cream tea cruises. If you have your own boat or wish to hire one locally, there are a number visitor moorings available within the basin.

Stratford Canal Basin is surrounded by beautiful riverside gardens, which are public open spaces to relax and enjoy. These areas are a magnet for locals and visitors and a 'must see' during any visit.

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Address Canal Basin, Waterside, Stratford upon Avon, CV37

Enhance your tour of the Cotswolds with a leisure cruise on one of the Cotswolds rivers including the Avon, Severn and Thames.

See below a list of local companies offering River Cruising and Trips.

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River Boat Trips

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AVON BOATING LTD

Enjoy a cruise aboard one of the traditional Edwardian passenger launches from Stratford-upon-Avon . Cruise downstream past the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Holy Trinity Church (the site of Shakespeare's tomb) before turning around and passing under the 15th Century Clopton Bridge.

Once through the bridge, the scenery changes as you are carried upstream to discover quiet river-banks and meadows with glimpses of large secluded houses and beautiful river-side gardens.

For more information see - www.avon-boating.co.uk

NATIONAL WATERWAYS MUSEUM

Experience the fascination of Gloucester waterways at first hand on a 45-minute long trips along the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal.

Boat trips depart from the National Waterways Museum (at Gloucester Docks) between April and October, accompanied by expert commentary on the history of the canal. Times and availabilty vary with up to three sailings a day during peak periods. Please check with the museum by telephoning 01452 318200 before planning your trip.

Combined boat trip and museum entry tickets are also available.

For further information see - www.canalrivertrust.org.uk/places-to-visit/gloucester-docks

Enjoy the River Avon

River trips from Evesham are available from the end of March through to mid October and operate from the beautiful and award-winning Abbey Park in the centre of Evesham, with excellent facilities, shops, museums and car parking close by.

The 55 seater passenger boat – The Handsam Too – is simply the best way to enjoy the River Avon. Twenty five minute trip taking in Evesham Lock and Hampton Church.

11.00 to 16.30 on the hour and half hour.

For further information - www.handsamboatcompany.co.uk/rivertrips.html

Short Cruise on the River Thames

Trips are available from Lechlade (subject to weather and river conditions) aboard the Thames launch  Inglesham  throughout the summer season ( 9th April to the end of September for 2011 ). The departure point is on the south bank of the river from the popular Riverside Park (by kind permission of The Cotswold Water Park Society ).

You will be taken on a relaxing and informative cruise every weekend and Bank Holidays during the season and often operate on weekdays as well during the spring & summer school holidays. Normal operating times are from 11:00 until 17:00. Car Parking is available at the Riverside Park.

For further information - www.lechladetripboat.co.uk

Oxford River Cruises on the River Thames

Take in a fascinating stretch of the River Thames from Oxford and cruise down the university regatta course towards quaint Iffley village. You will pass the ancient Folly Bridge, Christchurch College and Meadows and the university rowing houses.

This is one of the busiest and most colourful stretches of the Thames (the stretch locally known as The Isis). Rowing eights, punts, university boats and large pleasure cruisers come together in a lively display of all that the river has to offer.

For further information see - www.oxfordrivercruises.com

For an experience to remember go aboard the “Silver Salmon” for your Bath river cruise on the river Avon.

Enjoy a luxury river cruise and see the beauty of the historical city of Bath and the relaxing scenery of the countryside and wildlife down river.

The river vessel is fully equipped for safety and comfort and the moorings are very conveniently situated close to Avon Street car park, the Riverside coach park and Bath Spa station.

Every booking is tailored for your personal requirements and Bath cruises can be arranged for any duration.

Typically, a Bath river cruise of up to 2 hours takes in the sights of the city where we sail right into the weir at Pulteney bridge and see a variety of wildlife on the outskirts of the city. 3 hours takes us downriver through the lock at Weston island, as far as Newbridge and back, and 4 hours allows us time to go further downriver towards Saltford.

For further information see - www.avonrivercruises.co.uk

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River Cruises in Stratford-upon-Avon

Take advantage of our hotel’s location, right along the banks of the River Avon, and enjoy a relaxing cruise.

If you’d like to experience Stratford from the water, you can pick up a boat from  Avon Boating from just outside our pub, The Bear Freehouse.

You can take a relaxing 40 minute river cruise and then come and enjoy a traditional pub lunch at the Bear. If you are the more independent type, then why not hire your own motor boat to potter up and down the river, costing just £35 per half hour (2023)

Avon Boating cruises are open mid-March to late October, 7 days a week from 10am-4:30pm.

There are plenty more things to see and do in Stratford. Why not explore more and stay the night with us?

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Bookings being taken for Private Charters only – due to high demand we are not running daily sightseeing cruises.  All cruises depart from the landing stage at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bridgefoot, CV37 6YR.

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Bancroft Cruisers Crowne Plaza Stratford Bridgefoot Stratford upon Avon Warwickshire CV37 6YR

By Road We are 250 metres, or a 5-minute walk, away from the Stratford car parks. By Rail We are situated a 15-minute walk away from Stratford city centre. Head towards Marks & Spencer in Bridge Street and from there towards the Crowne Plaza hotel. By Taxi Taxis can be found at the railway station and at taxi ranks near NatWest Bank in town and on Bridge Street.