Avon Boating Ltd

Avon Boating Ltd River Cruises & Boat Hire in Stratford-upon-Avon For over 100 years we have been hiring small boats and passenger boats on the River Avon.
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It is still a pleasure to be out on its peaceful waters. Come and enjoy it with us.

One of our large punts back on the water with a new floor thanks to boatbuilder Will, testing out his handy work here! P...
11/07/2024

One of our large punts back on the water with a new floor thanks to boatbuilder Will, testing out his handy work here! Punts are available to book on our website with full instructions given, i's the nicest way to relax on the river!

11/06/2024

DISCOUNT BOAT HIRE!

20% off motor boats, rowing boats, punts and canoes!

It's discount time down on the river, join us Monday - Friday and before 12pm on weekends to receive 20% off the cost of hiring a boat. No pre-booking required, just like this post and show us when you come down!!

The offer runs from now until July 19th.







River Cruises & Boat Hire in Stratford-upon-Avon

Get ready for an unforgettable Summer with Avon Boating Ltd! Hire our self-drive electric launches and cruise along the ...
18/05/2024

Get ready for an unforgettable Summer with Avon Boating Ltd! Hire our self-drive electric launches and cruise along the picturesque River Avon. With 45 minute pre-bookable slots on our website, you can reserve a boat for up to 6 people and explore the stunning River Avon. Book now and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Hire our lovely electric self-drive launches ‘Elver’ and ‘Flying Duck’ – perfect for an outing for up to six to explore the river Avon upstream from Stratford...

We are very proud to own one of the very few Venetian gondola's based in the U.K. this beautiful gondola is called 'The ...
05/05/2024

We are very proud to own one of the very few Venetian gondola's based in the U.K. this beautiful gondola is called 'The Dream' and once belonged to Stratford's very own Victorian megastar writer Marie Correlli. A celebration of her life and work is happening at the Town Hall today with 'The Dream' outside!

Amazing views from the tower  of our boathouse and , nestled between Stratford's two historic bridges. You can even spot...
30/04/2024

Amazing views from the tower of our boathouse and , nestled between Stratford's two historic bridges. You can even spot our fleet of passenger boats running from the Bancroft Gardens. A trip up the tower really makes you realise how leafy and green our town is!

LOVE these photos taken by Ben a member of the crew down here. Taken with expired film on an old camera they have an awe...
21/04/2024

LOVE these photos taken by Ben a member of the crew down here. Taken with expired film on an old camera they have an awesome retro vibe! 📸

BIG NEWS! We are back open from the 23rd March 🎉🎉🎉Passenger boat trips, motor boat and rowing boat hire, electric launch...
18/03/2024

BIG NEWS! We are back open from the 23rd March 🎉🎉🎉

Passenger boat trips, motor boat and rowing boat hire, electric launches that can be pre-booked on our website!

Summer is calling and we are very excited to be out of hibernation and back on the river.

Boat hire and River Cruise Vacancies.We are looking for part-time seasonal staff of all ages to join our team working at...
14/02/2024

Boat hire and River Cruise Vacancies.

We are looking for part-time seasonal staff of all ages to join our team working at the Boathouse and onboard our heritage fleet of passenger vessels on the river. You should have a positive attitude, enjoy working outside with members of a team, and looking after people. Some boating experience would be useful, but if not you will receive training and support to enable you be an effective part of Stratford’s oldest tourist attraction. We offer flexible weekly shifts and competitive pay. We will be interviewing immediately and employing from mid-March.

PLEASE REPLY WITH YOUR DETAILS TO: [email protected]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! 🎉Merry 2024 from everyone down .boating!We can't wait for the river to drop and the sun to come back ou...
01/01/2024

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! 🎉

Merry 2024 from everyone down .boating!

We can't wait for the river to drop and the sun to come back out! We will be back on the water in March but right now it's great weather for swans!

The maintenance work is well under way in the barn. The  surveyors come each year and go over the cruisers, leaving us w...
04/12/2023

The maintenance work is well under way in the barn. The surveyors come each year and go over the cruisers, leaving us with a list of jobs that need to be done ready for summer 2024 🛠️

It's crane day down here on the river, all of our passenger boats are heading up to winter storage! Thanks to  for the b...
20/11/2023

It's crane day down here on the river, all of our passenger boats are heading up to winter storage! Thanks to for the bacon and sausage sandwiches!!

Join us for a sunny half-term Sunday down on the river. Rowing boats and motor boats available from 10am and river cruis...
28/10/2023

Join us for a sunny half-term Sunday down on the river. Rowing boats and motor boats available from 10am and river cruises starting at 10.30am ☀️🍂
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Two classics of the game down here on the Avon! The oldest passenger boat on the river 'Swan of Avon' launched in 1898 g...
15/10/2023

Two classics of the game down here on the Avon! The oldest passenger boat on the river 'Swan of Avon' launched in 1898 going under the oldest bridge in Stratford, Clopton Bridge built in 1484!

Nothing quite like a sunny Autumn day on the river ☀️🍂
08/10/2023

Nothing quite like a sunny Autumn day on the river ☀️🍂

What an amazing week it's been for   celebrations down on the river. Big shout out to our team who have helped everythin...
24/09/2023

What an amazing week it's been for celebrations down on the river. Big shout out to our team who have helped everything run so smoothly!

Two of our classic Windermere Cruisers, 'Lotus' built in 1927 and 'Spray' built in 1923, ready and waiting to soak up th...
08/09/2023

Two of our classic Windermere Cruisers, 'Lotus' built in 1927 and 'Spray' built in 1923, ready and waiting to soak up the last of the summer sun. ☀️☀️

"Best place too see the sun is from the shade"  - Alex ButlerJoin us all week for a beautiful river cruise from 10.30am ...
05/09/2023

"Best place too see the sun is from the shade" - Alex Butler

Join us all week for a beautiful river cruise from 10.30am every day ☀️☀️☀️

'Summer’s lease hath all too short a date.'  As the September sun shines come and find our rowing boats for hire right n...
01/09/2023

'Summer’s lease hath all too short a date.' As the September sun shines come and find our rowing boats for hire right next to the world famous theatre.

Address

Swan's Nest Boathouse, Swans Nest Lane
Stratford-Upon-Avon
CV377LS

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441789267073

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