John Bunyan Boat

John Bunyan Boat Community boat running cruises on the River Great Ouse. A cruise on the river is also a treat for visitors to the town.
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Why we floated the JB

We want to enable local people to enjoy the wonderful river environment on their doorstep – and build support to get the planned Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway created, section by section, as a series of Waterway Parks. Community groups can book the boat for their social outings, businesses can use it for client and staff events, and private individuals can use it as a uni

que event for all sorts of parties. The JB also works with schools and colleges to provide project experience and support for history, geography, environment, social and business studies.

20/06/2024

There's a few spaces left on our Lunch cruise to The Anchor Inn, Great Barford next Wednesday 26th June; bookings close on Sunday.

Enjoy a 3 hour cruise in the sunshine☀️ to a lunch in a gorgeous country pub, then jump on the coach home again!

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08/06/2024

What better way to spend a leisurely Sunday afternoon than cruising though picturesque town of Bedford. Buy a ticket, add a meal if you'd like and enjoy a drink from our galley and bar onboard.

📆 30/06/2024, 14/07/2024, 28/07/2024 and more!

📍 Priory Marina to Kempston via Sovereigns Quay return trip 4 hour cruise departing 1.30pm

🎟 Adult £22 / Child (5-15) £11.00 / Child (1-4) £0.00 (plus booking fee)
OR
📍 Sovereigns Quay to Kempston return trip 2 hour cruise departing 2.30pm

🎟 Adult £17 / Child (5-15) £8.50 / Child (1-4) £0.00 (plus booking fee)

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It's   and we're here to say a huge thank you to our volunteers who work so hard to make the John Bunyan Boat what it is...
07/06/2024

It's and we're here to say a huge thank you to our volunteers who work so hard to make the John Bunyan Boat what it is.

Training doesn't stop just because we're well into our season; here's Training Manager Mark and some of our volunteers training with the defibrillator yesterday.

If you'd like to volunteer with the John Bunyan Boat, you can read more on our website or get in touch at [email protected]

https://www.bmkwaterway.org/johnbunyanboat/volunteering/

It's   today🐟🍟. It's usually marked on the first Friday in June but this year has been moved to commemorate the 80th Ann...
06/06/2024

It's today🐟🍟. It's usually marked on the first Friday in June but this year has been moved to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings.

If you love book a ticket onboard one of our very popular fish and chip cruises today! We've got cruises available throughout the summer and autumn.

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20/05/2024

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15/05/2024

Join us in Kempston on Saturday 29 June 2024 from 13:00-16:00 for a 'bring-your-own' picnic with fellow Kempston residents. Come along for family-friendly art activities, to learn more about the River Great Ouse and find out how you can get involved with our latest project – River/ Flow/ Connect.

Find us across the bridge from The Slipe, Granville Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 9DZ.

We hope to see you there!

More details: https://bedfordcreativearts.org.uk/events/river-flow-connect-community-picnic/

Travel by train 🚊 to the John Bunyan Boat ⛴️ for just £1 until 19th August!
14/05/2024

Travel by train 🚊 to the John Bunyan Boat ⛴️ for just £1 until 19th August!

Delighted to announce the £1 ticket offer has been extended for a further 3 months until 19th August!

A single journey between any two Marston Vale Line stations will remain just £1 for adults and 50p for children; £2 adult return, £1 child. Railcard and Bedfordshire Bus Pass discounts (half price travel after 10:00 on weekdays and all day on Saturday & Bank Holidays) apply.

Perfect for half term and the summer holidays! Check out https://www.marstonvalecommunityrail.org.uk/days-out for days out ideas.

Thanks to London Northwestern Railway for making this happen!

Forgotten how to purchase these great value tickets? Here’s how:
• The Senior Conductor on the train (cash or card)
• Any staffed rail station (cash or card)
• Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) at each Marston Vale Line station (card only)

Tickets purchased via https://www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk can be collected at any staffed station or TVM.




Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity
Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre and Tea Room
East Midlands Railway
Thameslink
Forest of Marston Vale Love Bedford
MK Dons Sport and Education Trust - SET
Bletchley Park
Bedford Borough Council
Central Bedfordshire Council
Milton Keynes City Council
National Animal Welfare Trust Bedfordshire
My Milton Keynes Raring2go Bedford
Primary Times Bedfordshire and Luton
Greensand Country
Bedfordshire Museums
John Bunyan Museum John Bunyan Boat
The Higgins Bedford The Panacea Museum
Gallone's Ice Cream Bedford
Bedford Independent
Youth Inspired
The Brasserie at Milton Keynes College
Destination Milton Keynes
Community Rail Network Milton Keynes Kids
British Regional Transport Association -BRTA
Bedford Radio
Bedford to Bletchley Rail Users' Association
Beds & Herts Community Rail Partnership

06/05/2024

📢 If you’re planning on joining us for our bank holidays cruises today, please note that we are embarking from Town Lock mooring on the lower river now as Town Lock is out of action.

📆 06/05/2024

📍 Town Lock mooring at 1.30pm & 3.00pm for a 1 hour cruise before returning to the Town Lock.

🎟 Adult £10 / Child (5-15) £7 / Child (1-4) £0.00 (plus booking fee)

Places are limited so it’s first come first served to pay onboard!

24/04/2024

Join us once again on 1st May as we cruise to the beautiful The Kingfisher Bedford for Afternoon Tea. Bookings close this Sunday so grab your tickets while you can!

23/04/2024
Our team of volunteers have started training for the start of the new season😀Here they are training to operate the boat ...
05/04/2024

Our team of volunteers have started training for the start of the new season😀

Here they are training to operate the boat at night 🔦 so we can continue to bring you fantastic evening supper and music cruises😍

01/04/2024

No fooling- April is finally here! We're really looking forward to the start of our season, kicking off with the return of our classic Fish and Chip Supper cruise 🐟🍟 on 13th April.

28/03/2024

Don't forget the clocks this Sunday, which means Spring is really on it's way 🌼

If that's putting you in the mood for a beautiful cruise down the Great Ouse to the The Kingfisher Bedford for a delicious Afternoon Tea 🍰🫖 then book onto the 17th April cruise today!

25/03/2024

Keep the kids entertained during the school holidays with our Family EyeSpy cruises. Relax as you cruise by Bedford’s landmarks along the Embankment and the wildlife on the Great River Ouse. See how many of the landmarks you can spot?

Included in the child cruise ticket is the John Bunyan community boat EyeSpy card.

📆 06/08/2024, 13/08/2024, 20/08/2024, 27/08/2024

📍 Suspension Bridge at 1.30pm and 3.00pm for a 1 hour cruise before returning to the Suspension Bridge.

🎟 Adult £10 / Child (5-15) / £7.50 / Child (1-4) £0.00 (plus booking fee)

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23/03/2024

Enjoy a relaxing 45 minute cruise before making your own way back on foot. Enjoy a relaxing cruise upriver through Bedford Town Lock, along the Embankment and under the historic Town Bridge to Sovereigns Quay. Disembark and make your own way back to Priory Marina by foot along the embankment or public transport.

Family walkers cruises are a great way to give mum, dad and grandparents something to keep the little ones occupied during the school summer holidays. Cruise one way, then take a gentle stroll in your own time back to Priory Marina watching the swans and other wildlife along the bank.

📆 11/07/2024, 08/08/2024, 03/10/2024

📍 Priory Marina to Sovereigns Quay one way trip 45 minute departing 1.30pm

🎟 £8.00 (plus booking fee)

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21/03/2024

Cruise from Sovereigns Quay through the tranquil river water to Cardington before returning to Sovereigns Quay.

📆 11/07/2024, 08/08/2024, 03/10/2024

📍 Sovereigns Quay to Cardington Lock return trip 2 hour cruise departing 2.30pm

🎟 Adult £17 / Child (5-15) £8.50 / Child (1-4) £0.00 (plus booking fee)

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Priory Marina, Barkers Lane
Bedford
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About the Boat

Why we floated the John Bunyan Boat We want to enable local people to enjoy the wonderful river environment on their doorstep – and build support to get the planned Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway created, section by section, as a series of Waterway Parks. A cruise on the river is also a treat for visitors to the town. Community groups can book the boat for their social outings, businesses can use it for client and staff events, and private individuals can use it as a unique event for all sorts of parties. The JB also works with schools and colleges to provide project experience and support for history, geography, environment, social and business studies.

We are very proud of our Trip Advisor certificates of excellence...

Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2017

Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018