Avon Boating

Enjoy beautiful Stratford from the river with us at Avon Boating.

The Avon winds gently through the town, surrounded on both banks by green parkland and flower filled gardens.

The Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Holy Trinity Church, containing Shakespeare's tomb, stand amidst the willow trees reflected in the river's shimmering water. The river flows under two fine old bridges and over the site of an ancient ford around which the town was founded. The ford gave the town its name (street–ford) but Stratford's endearing charm is to be 'upon-Avon'.

The Boathouse, Boat Hire and River Cruises

The river naturally draws people down to its grassy banks, and what better way to enjoy its tranquil waters than by boat. For over 100 years the Boathouse has been hiring out small boats and running passenger vessels on the Avon. The river, one of the finest reaches for boating in the country, has remained virtually unchanged in all this time. It is still a real delight, a pleasure to be out on its peaceful waters. Come and relax and enjoy it with us.

Boat Hire

Options include: Small Boat Hire by the hour; Rowing Boats; Outboard Motor Boats; Pleasure Punts and Canoes; Watermen can be hired if required; Public River Cruises; Private Charter Passenger Boats and exclusive Venetian Gondola hire.