Avon Boating Ltd Stratford - upon - Avon

What makes us a great choice for education?

We operate a fleet of four classic Edwardian passenger vessels, three of which are fully electric powered allowing for quiet and pollution free cruising. In 2012 we introduced our new boat to the fleet Titania?. She uses a diesel/electric hybrid engine for quiet running as well as benefiting from being fully covered, giving us the ability to offer all year round running.

The size of our fleet also gives us the flexibility to accommodate any size group of up to 250 passengers. With departure points at the Bancroft Gardens, next to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, or our Boathouse on Swan's Nest Lane we are also able to offer the flexibility and convenience you may need for your group.

Apart from our large fleet of boats available for hire, we have many close associations with other venues in Stratford. Packages can be created to include visits with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and the sightseeing bus tour with City Sightseeing.

The Butterfly Farm in Stratford also offers a package of entry to the farm and a boat trip with us. This can be booked directly with the Butterfly Farm.

What is typically included on our school trips?

We offer friendly and relaxed river trips, which are only set by their duration. All age groups are catered for, and with guidance from yourselves and our own knowledge of the river we can create a visit that you require. Information leaflets can be requested to assist in guidance to the river and its sights.

Group Sizes Catered For

We have a large fleet and we will provide the boat most suitable for your needs. Our Edwardian passenger boats can seat the following. All are laid out with a rear covered seating and open front seating.

Lady - 36 passengers

Spray - 58 passengers

Lotus - 58 passengers

Mayflower - 59 passengers

Our newest boat was built in 2012 and is fully covered with a heated central saloon. Both the front and rear of the boat have roll up screens.

Titania - 56 passengers

Our rowing boat fleet comprises of over fifty boats of varying seating capacities ranging from 4 man to one single rowing boat that carries 16.

Materials, Resources & Information Provided

We have a selection of educational sheets and would be happy to send out samples.

Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions

Avon Boating are happy for students and teachers to take pictures while cruising along the river and no copyright restrictions are in place as far as we are aware of.

Risk Assessment Details

Risk assessments are available on request.

Pricing Information

Clothing Requirements

No specific clothing is required to go boating, though a warm jumper or raincoat will be useful when the weather is poor. You are not required to wear buoyancy aids on passenger boat.

First Aid Information

We have first aid on site and the skipper of each vessel is trained up to a minimum of RYA (Royal Yachting Association) level for First Aid.

Available Facilities

Packed lunches can be eaten on board the boats and hot drinks are available on Titania?. We have a small picnic area at our Boathouse on Swan's Nest Lane, and the recreation ground is in very easy walking distance for further picnicking.

Accessibility & Disabled Facilities

Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate wheelchairs on board our boats due to their age or design. We are always on hand to assist anybody that requires assistance to get on board any of our boats.

Opening Hours & Information

Our full fleet of boats is available for hire from mid March to the end of October, seven days a week and from 0900hrs to 1730hrs and later during the summer.

?Titania? is available for hire all year round. During the winter months our office is open Monday to Friday 0800hrs to 1640hrs.