The following Special Trips will take place during 2020
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 (3-16): £8.00;
Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) £42
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 | More than 10 | |
| Monday | 13 Apr 2020 | 11:30 | 13:00 | Coffee & Cake Trip | More than 10 | |
| Friday | 08 May 2020 | 11:30 | 13:00 | Coffee & Cake Trip | More than 10 | |
| Monday | 25 May 2020 | 11:30 | 13:00 | Coffee & Cake Trip | More than 10 | |
| Monday | 31 Aug 2020 | 11:30 | 13:00 | Coffee & Cake Trip | More than 10 | |
| Sunday | 04 Oct 2020 | 11:30 | 13:00 | Coffee & Cake Trip | More than 10 |
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; Children under 3 travel free. 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 | More than 10 | |
| Monday | 13 Apr 2020 | 14:30 | 17:00 | Cream Tea Cruise | More than 10 | |
| Friday | 08 May 2020 | 14:30 | 17:00 | Cream Tea Cruise | More than 10 | |
| Monday | 25 May 2020 | 14:30 | 17:00 | Cream Tea Cruise | More than 10 | |
| Monday | 31 Aug 2020 | 14:30 | 17:00 | Cream Tea Cruise | More than 10 | |
| Sunday | 04 Oct 2020 | 14:30 | 17:00 | Cream Tea Cruise | More than 10 |
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 (3-16): £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 | More than 10 |
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 | More than 10 |
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 |