Grove Ferry River Trips

Grove Ferry River Trips Open Launched in March 2010. A new, greener, electric powered boat is available for river trips along the River Stour in Kent.
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You will be able to pass through scenic areas of outstanding beauty unreachable by foot or car and get close to local wildlife. The quiet, electric boat will aid the sighting of many wild birds and animals, permitting close encounters. The "Ellen Mary" is the ideal platform for photographing the area and the wildlife. The new boat will seat up to 12 passengers comfortably. Why not enjoy a relaxing

1 hour river trip or book for a private “voyage” and then enjoy the wonderful hospitality of The Grove Ferry Inn at our moorings. Scheduled Trips from 12:00 on the hour till 4pm - GBP10 for Adults and GBP5 for U16's
End March - End April and Oct Weekends
Start May - End July and Sept Wed - Sun
School summer hols Everyday

Exclusive trips any daylight hours any day. All trips subject to weather, river conditions and availability of skipper

This was the 16th June 2024. Evening Wildlife Experience. Sightings, Beavers, greater crested grebe, barn owl, swans. mo...
19/06/2024

This was the 16th June 2024. Evening Wildlife Experience.

Sightings, Beavers, greater crested grebe, barn owl, swans. moorhen, ducks and kingfishers

Check out our website for booking and availability.

https://groveferryrivertrips.co.uk/

19/06/2024
18/06/2024

This evenings Wildlife Experience Trip.

16/06/2024

DUE TO A CANCELLATION WE HAVE THREE SPACES AVAILABLE ON OUR WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE TRIP ON TUESDAY 18th JUNE 8pm

PLEASE BOOK VIA OUR WEBSITE

13/06/2024

This weekend treat your special Father to a relaxing river trip. Give him a bottle of his favourite tipple and join him on a memorable day on the Stour....A tell him you love him !

13/06/2024
10/06/2024

We’ve got all sorts of camping available here at Nethergong, from woods, to fields, fruit trees, ponds and a number of nooks and crannies available for a more secluded stay 🏕️

What sort of pitch do you like?

We are now booking up for mid-week stays in the Summer holidays. You can check our availability here: book.nethergongcamping.co.uk

08/06/2024

WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE TRIPS
NEW DATES
Wednesday 3rd July at 8pm
Thursday 4th July at 8pm

Book via our website

OPEN ALL WEEKEND.......Come and enjoy a tranquil trip on the river. Call the skipper to book or just turn up!
07/06/2024

OPEN ALL WEEKEND.......
Come and enjoy a tranquil trip on the river. Call the skipper to book or just turn up!

27/05/2024

STOP PRESS.........
Wildlife Experience Trip Sunday 2nd June. Book online via our website.
The last 6 trips proved very successful. We saw a variety of birds and listened to a booming Bittern and a singing Nightingale. We saw daubetons bats and many Beavers.

Arlow kept watch along the river this afternoon. Remember dogs travel with us for free.
27/05/2024

Arlow kept watch along the river this afternoon.
Remember dogs travel with us for free.

25/05/2024

Good Morning
NEW DATES
Wildlife Experience Trips

Sunday June 2nd 8pm
Wednesday July 17th 8pm
Thursday 18th July 8pm
Friday 19th July 8pm

ALL OTHER DATES SOLD OUT

WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE TRIPS NEW DATES18th June at 8pm22nd July at 8pmPlease book online via our website.
22/05/2024

WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE TRIPS
NEW DATES

18th June at 8pm
22nd July at 8pm
Please book online via our website.

DO YOU ALLOW DOGS ONBOARDA question we get asked quite often!Here is Wicket, Pip and Arlow with their families enjoying ...
06/05/2024

DO YOU ALLOW DOGS ONBOARD

A question we get asked quite often!

Here is Wicket, Pip and Arlow with their families enjoying a trip together in the Bank Holiday rain.

As the most important family member dogs travel for free ❤️

We are open all of the Bank Holiday weekend. Book online or call to book on the day. All the contact details are on our ...
03/05/2024

We are open all of the Bank Holiday weekend. Book online or call to book on the day. All the contact details are on our website www.groveferryrivertrips.co.uk

29/04/2024

WE WILL BE OPEN FROM THURSDAY 2ND MAY TO BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY. BOOK YOUR CHOSEN TRIP VIA OUR WEBSITE.....

22/04/2024
12/04/2024

WE ARE OPEN THIS WEEKEND.

Come and enjoy a relaxing hour on the river.

11/04/2024
06/04/2024

DUE TO THE WEATHER WE ARE CLOSED TODAY

05/04/2024

⚓Visit the Mysterious Goodwin Sands with the Dover Sea Safari!⚓

⚓With over two thousand known wrecks as well as a large grey seal colony, the Goodwin Sands are a unique stretch of offshore sands located some seven miles off of the SE Kent coast. They are an entirely unique and mysterious place that has captured the imagination of many a seafarer and offer a glimpse into our maritime past. For more information about our Goodwin Sands tour, please visit https://www.doverseasafari.co.uk/goodwin-sands

💻Should you wish to book your ticket(s) for any future tour dates, please visit www.doverseasafari.co.uk and select the tour of your choice to see our full availability and schedule of upcoming tour dates!

Continue the Easter fun with a trip on the river. Trips start at 12noon
31/03/2024

Continue the Easter fun with a trip on the river. Trips start at 12noon

Good news... We are open tomorrow for Bank Holiday Monday and the Easter Bunny is returning to surprise many guests :D Come along for a great day of fun

30/03/2024

We are open on Easter Sunday and Monday

29/03/2024

WE HAVE CANCELLED OUR SAILINGS TODAY DUE TO THE HIGH WINDS.

27/03/2024

Our Wildlife Experience Trips start one hour before sunset. We encounter a range of birds along the way. As the sun sinks in the West we often encounter Beavers in the river. Sometimes we hear Owls calling in the dark as we make our way back to the Grove Ferry Inn . During this time we often see Daubentons bats over the river. What will you Experience?
We have availability on Wildlife Experience Trips on May 22nd, 23rd 24th 25th and 26th. All start at 8pm. Booking essential via our website. £25 per person, same as last year.....Have a look at our Trip Advisor reviews....

The Grove Ferry Inn has undergone a major update. Final stage of the replacement decking being completed. The perfect pl...
21/03/2024

The Grove Ferry Inn has undergone a major update. Final stage of the replacement decking being completed. The perfect place for a relaxing river trip and a cold glass of something special....Bring on the good weather. Sunglasses at the ready

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Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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Beaver feeding on the river bank

This evenings Wildlife Experience Trip.

DUE TO A CANCELLATION WE HAVE THREE SPACES AVAILABLE ON OUR WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE TRIP ON TUESDAY 18th JUNE 8pm PLEASE BOOK VIA OUR WEBSITE

WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE TRIPS NEW DATES Wednesday 3rd July at 8pm Thursday 4th July at 8pm Book via our website

STOP PRESS......... Wildlife Experience Trip Sunday 2nd June. Book online via our website. The last 6 trips proved very successful. We saw a variety of birds and listened to a booming Bittern and a singing Nightingale. We saw daubetons bats and many Beavers.

Good Morning @followers NEW DATES Wildlife Experience Trips Sunday June 2nd 8pm Wednesday July 17th 8pm Thursday 18th July 8pm Friday 19th July 8pm ALL OTHER DATES SOLD OUT

WE WILL BE OPEN FROM THURSDAY 2ND MAY TO BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY. BOOK YOUR CHOSEN TRIP VIA OUR WEBSITE.....

WE ARE OPEN THIS WEEKEND. Come and enjoy a relaxing hour on the river.

We are open on Easter Sunday and Monday

Our Wildlife Experience Trips start one hour before sunset. We encounter a range of birds along the way. As the sun sinks in the West we often encounter Beavers in the river. Sometimes we hear Owls calling in the dark as we make our way back to the Grove Ferry Inn . During this time we often see Daubentons bats over the river. What will you Experience? We have availability on Wildlife Experience Trips on May 22nd, 23rd 24th 25th and 26th. All start at 8pm. Booking essential via our website. £25 per person, same as last year.....Have a look at our Trip Advisor reviews....

We will start our season on Saturday 16th March. You can book your places online via the booking page of our website. Time to shake off Winter and look forward to the Spring out on he river......

WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE TRIPS 2024 NEW DATES: Saturday 18th May 8pm Sunday 19th May 8pm ....FULLY BOOKED Wednesday 22nd May 8pm Thursday 23rd May 8pm Friday 24th May 8pm Saturday 25th May 8pm Sunday 26th May 8pm Please book via the booking page on our website

WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE TRIPS We have two spaces available on Wednesday 13th September due to a cancellation. Trip starts at 6.15pm. All other trips in September now fully booked.

We have the following availability on our WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE TRIPS in September: Sunday 10th starting at 6.30pm 2 places. Monday 11th starting at 6.15pm 2 places Tuesday 12th starting at 6.15pm 3 places Wednesday 13th starting at 6.15pm 3 places Please book via the booking link on our website.

WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE TRIPS SEPTEMBER DATES NOW AVAILABLE VIA OUR BOOKING PAGE ON WEBSITE.... ALL AUGUST DATES SOLD OUT.....

WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE TRIP....... NEW DATE.....SUNDAY 10th SEPTEMBER 6.30pm. Booking essential via our website. www.groveferryrivertrips.co.uk

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Launched in March 2010. A new, greener, electric powered boat is available for river trips along the River Stour in Kent. You will be able to pass through scenic areas of outstanding beauty unreachable by foot or car and get close to local wildlife. The quiet, electric boat will aid the sighting of many wild birds and animals, permitting close encounters. The "Ellen Mary" is the ideal platform for photographing the area and the wildlife. The new boat will seat up to 12 passengers comfortably. Why not enjoy a relaxing 1 hour river trip or book for a private “voyage” and then enjoy the wonderful hospitality of The Grove Ferry Inn at our moorings. Scheduled Trips from 12:00 on the hour till dusk - GBP8 for Adults and GBP5 for U16's 24 March - end April and Oct Weekends Start May - 23 July and 9 Sept - 30 Sept Wed - Sun 23 July - 9 Sept Everyday Excluse trips any daylight hours any day subject to availability of skipper

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