Tewkesbury Riverside & Country Walks
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Taking to the water to explore
Relax and enjoy the scenery
Ferry Services run between May and end September and town boat trips between Easter and early October (subject to river and weather conditions.)
Operated by Severn Leisure Cruises, based in Upton-upon-Severn.
The ferry service will be running from the Back of Avon to the Fleet Inn at Twyning.
The boat will also call at Croft Farm Water Park, Bredons Hardwick as a request stop.
Operating Days
May & September - Weekends only
June, July & August - Wednesday to Sundays
How many people
Both the town services aboard the American Pontoon style boat and the Twyning ferry service aboard the Naughtie Nellie will take a maximum passenger number of 12 people each
Ferry Cost
Tewkesbury to Croft Farm and Twyning £5 single adult, £3 child (age 1-16)
Croft Farm to The Fleet at Twyning £3 single adult, £2 child (age 1-16)
Town Boat Trip
Operating Days & Times
April -Weekends only (plus Easter)
May & September - Wednesday to Friday (plus Bank Holiday Mondays)
June - Wednesday to Sunday
July & August - Everyday
Trips start at 12noon.
Cost
Adults £5, Child (3-15) £4, infants under 3 years - FREE
Other info
Dogs are allowed
No disabled access
Contact: 01684 593112
http://severnleisurecruises.co.uk
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