COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS NOTICE
Essential changes have been made in an effort to ensure the safety of all on board. The Rose of Hungerford is a Covid secure environment and your help is sought to keep it secure. The following measures apply to every member of you group. If you or anyone you live with exhibits Covid like symptoms please do not come to the boat. Temperatures will be taken before boarding and anyone showing raised temperatures, along with other people in that party, will not be permitted to board. Regrettably we cannot take wheelchair passengers for the time being. You must be able to board the boat via the steps unaided by the crew. Each passenger must bring their own face covering (if over 11 years old). Hand sanitiser will be provided and must be used. You will be asked to sit in a designated area of the boat to avoid other groups. Movement about the boat will be limited. Bar sales must be paid by card – preferably contactless. Your details may be passed onto the Government Track and Trace Service if they request them. Sadly dogs are no longer allowed on board in the current situation.
WE THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP AND CO-OPERATION
Due to the current pandemic there are no special trips planned for the rest of 2020 and plans for next year will be published in due course.
The following Special Trips will (hopefully) take place during 2021
Coffee and Cake Trips
Cream Tea Trips
Caledonian Cruise
Hungerford Summer Festival Special
Santa Trips
Trip Booking
Book places by:Full details of these trips follow:
Coffee and Cake Trips
New this year, these 1hour 30 minute trips will leave Hungerford Wharf at 11.30am on the same days as our very popular Cream Tea Cruises (see below). A perfect chance to travel along a particularly pretty stretch of the Kennet and Avon Canal. Treat the family or catch up with some friends while enjoying a coffee, tea or soft drink and a slice of delicious home-made cake.
The Rose will leave Hungerford and head eastwards to Lower Denford and through Dun Mill Lock. After the boat turns round and takes you back to the Wharf.
Coffee and Cake Trip Prices:
Adults: £12.00 ; Children: £8.00;
Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) £38
Tickets include a cup of coffee, tea or a soft drink with a slice of cake.
Children under 3 are free but refreshments are not included.
For catering purposes, please note that booking closes the day before the trip
| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Sunday | 22 Mar 2020 | 11:30 | 13:00 | Coffee & Cake Trip | Cancelled | |
| Monday | 13 Apr 2020 | 11:30 | 13:00 | Coffee & Cake Trip | Cancelled | |
| Friday | 08 May 2020 | 11:30 | 13:00 | Coffee & Cake Trip | Cancelled | |
| Monday | 25 May 2020 | 11:30 | 13:00 | Coffee & Cake Trip | Cancelled | |
| Monday | 31 Aug 2020 | 11:30 | 13:00 | Coffee & Cake Trip | Cancelled | |
Cream Tea Cruises
Cream Tea Cruises are held most Bank Holiday Mondays at 2.30pm. So join us for yet another cream tea trip where everyone will be served scone, jam & cream with tea, coffee or a soft drink. If you have a particular dietary requirement just give us a call.
These trips depart from Hungerford wharf and last about 2 1/2 hours, going through two locks and then returning to the Wharf.
Cream Tea Prices:
Adults: £14.00 ; Children: £10.00; Family (2 Adults & 2 Children £46) Tickets include a cup of coffee, tea or a soft drink with scone, jam, and cream
Children under 3 are free but refreshments are not included.
For catering purposes, please note that booking closes the day before the trip
| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Sunday | 22 Mar 2020 | 14:30 | 17:00 | Cream Tea Cruise | Cancelled | |
| Monday | 13 Apr 2020 | 14:30 | 17:00 | Cream Tea Cruise | Cancelled | |
| Friday | 08 May 2020 | 14:30 | 17:00 | Cream Tea Cruise | Cancelled | |
| Monday | 25 May 2020 | 14:30 | 17:00 | Cream Tea Cruise | Cancelled | |
| Monday | 31 Aug 2020 | 14:30 | 17:00 | Cream Tea Cruise | Cancelled | |
| Sunday | 04 Oct 2020 | 14:30 | 17:00 | Cream Tea Cruise | Cancelled | |
Caledonian Cruise
This 1hour 30 minute trip is a chance to savour the delights of the Kennet and Avon Canal together with foot tapping musical entertainment by Judith and Ian from the ‘Craigellachie Scottish Country Dance Band’ http://www.craigellachie-band. co.uk. Judith is a volunteer crew member on the Rose of Hungerford and they will be playing a selection of favourites; one of which may be the appropriately titled “Machine Without Horses”. While they are playing you will be served tea and shortbread, and the onboard bar will be open if you would like to purchase a “wee dram” to complete this unique Scottish experience
Prices:
Adults: £10.00 ; Children: £6.00
Tickets include a cup of coffee, tea or a soft drink with shortbread.
Children under 3 are free but refreshments are not included.
| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Friday | 01 May 2020 | 17:00 | 18:30 | Caledonian Cruise | Cancelled | |
Hungerford Summer Festival Special
A perfect way to spend a summer afternoon. 2hours 30 minutes on the Rose of Hungerford on the beautiful Kennet and Avon Canal with some special extra treats. We are delighted to welcome back harpist, Ellie Prout (https://www.handsonharps.com/about-us/) as you cruise gently along enjoying strawberries and cream and a glass of sparkling wine. An idyllic interlude to be enjoyed with family and friends.
Prices:
Tickets £15
Tickets include a glass of sparkling wine, strawberries and cream.
For catering purposes, please note that booking closes the day before the trip
| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Tuesday | 30 Jun 2020 | 14:30 | 17:00 | Summer Festival Special | Cancelled | |
Santa Trips
Join us for a 1 hour festive cruise along the Kennet and Avon Canal. Father Christmas will be there and refreshments will be provided for all.
Trips start from Canal Walk, Hungerford, RG17 0EQ (just off the High Street) and return there 1 hour later.
Ticket price £9, this includes a gift for each child.
Pre-booking is required
| Day of the Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description | Places Available | Trip Status |
| Saturday | 19 Dec 2020 | 11:00 | 12:00 | Santa Trip | Cancelled | |
| Saturday | 19 Dec 2020 | 13:00 | 14:00 | Santa Trip | Cancelled | |
| Sunday | 20 Dec 2020 | 11:00 | 12:00 | Santa Trip | Cancelled | |
| Sunday | 20 Dec 2020 | 13:00 | 14:00 | Santa Trip | Cancelled | |
| Monday | 21 Dec 2020 | 11:00 | 12:00 | Santa Trip | Cancelled | |
| Monday | 21 Dec 2020 | 13:00 | 14:00 | Santa Trip | Cancelled | |
| Tuesday | 22 Dec 2020 | 11:00 | 12:00 | Santa Trip | Cancelled | |
| Tuesday | 22 Dec 2020 | 13:00 | 14:00 | Santa Trip | Cancelled | |
| Wednesday | 23 Dec 2020 | 11:00 | 12:00 | Santa Trip | Cancelled | |
| Wednesday | 23 Dec 2020 | 13:00 | 14:00 | Santa Trip | Cancelled | |
| Thursday | 24 Dec 2020 | 11:00 | 12:00 | Santa Trip | Cancelled | |
| Thursday | 24 Dec 2020 | 13:00 | 14:00 | Santa Trip | Cancelled | |