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Public Trips

All public trips which start at 2.30 pm last for 2 – 2½ hrs except for the October trips which last for 1 – 1½ hours.
The public trips which start at 11.30 last for 1 – 1½ hours.

The 2-2½ hr trips go through Dun Mill and Wire Locks returning to to Hungerford at approximately 5pm.  The 1 – 1½ hour trips go through Dunmill Lock and return to Hungerford 1 – 1½ hours later.  With the longer trips it maybe possible to DSC_1403Rose leaving Hungerforddisembark briefly at Wire Lock, depending on the conditions, in order to stretch ones legs and enjoy the views of the magnificent Berkshire countryside.

 

The “Rose of Hungerford” is a purpose built 55 feet long wide-beamed passenger trip boat owned by the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust and has a maximum capacity of 50 passengers.

 

It is operated by volunteers of the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust. The Rose has sliding picture windows for warm days, but is fully enclosed with central heating if necessary.

Hot and cold drinks and a fully licensed bar are available on trips. The Rose also has an electric wheelchair lift * and a toilet large enough to accommodate wheelchairs.

* Please note that the lift is designed to take a “Standard Self-Propel Wheelchair”, which is 45″ long and 25″ wide

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Saturday & Sunday Wednesday Bank Holidays
Easter/April/May 2.30 pm 2.30 pm (May only) 2.30 pm
June 2.30 pm 2.30 pm. N/A
July 2.30 pm 11.30 & 2.30 pm N/A
August 11.30 & 2.30 pm 11.30 & 2.30 pm 2.30 pm
September 2.30 pm 2.30 pm N/A
October 2.30 pm 2.30 pm N/A

Fares

All 2½ hour trips, Adults £8.00, Seniors £7.00, Children (3 to 15) £5.00, Family ticket £24.00
All 1½ hour trips, Adults £7.00, Seniors £6.00, Children (3 to 15) £4.00, Family ticket £20.00

pre booking is advisable

Trip Booking

Book places by:

  • By using our online booking process (Not available for Santa Trips)
  • Phoning our Devizes office during office hours (weekdays) on 01380 721279
  • You can also call at Fare Wise Travel, 19 High Street, Hungerford
  • Queries by email rose@katrust.org.uk

    • Trip Departure Times


    The table shows you all the Rose of Hungerford trips available to the public in the next 30 days. You can view trips for a particular month by selecting the month. Please select the trip description to get details of the trip and the passenger fare.

    Next 30 DaysMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

    Trip Details
    Day of the Week Date Start Time End Time Description Places Available Trip Status
    Saturday 21 Apr 2018 14:30 17:00 Public trip to Wire Lock More than 10 Book Now
    Sunday 22 Apr 2018 14:30 17:00 Public trip to Wire Lock More than 10 Book Now
    Saturday 28 Apr 2018 14:30 17:00 Public trip to Wire Lock More than 10 Book Now
    Sunday 29 Apr 2018 14:30 17:00 Public trip to Wire Lock More than 10 Book Now
    Wednesday 02 May 2018 14:30 17:00 Public trip to Wire Lock More than 10 Book Now
    Saturday 05 May 2018 14:30 17:00 Public trip to Wire Lock More than 10 Book Now
    Sunday 06 May 2018 14:30 17:00 Public trip to Wire Lock More than 10 Book Now
    Wednesday 09 May 2018 14:30 17:00 Public trip to Wire Lock More than 10 Book Now
    Saturday 12 May 2018 14:30 17:00 Public trip to Wire Lock More than 10 Book Now
    Sunday 13 May 2018 14:30 17:00 Public trip to Wire Lock More than 10 Book Now
    Wednesday 16 May 2018 14:30 17:00 Public trip to Wire Lock More than 10 Book Now
    Saturday 19 May 2018 14:30 17:00 Public trip to Wire Lock More than 10 Book Now

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