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Self Drive Motor Boat Hire Tewkesbury

River Avon

New for 2023

Self drive motor boat hire on the River Avon at Tewkesbury (Location Back of Avon, Tewkesbury)

A fleet of 5 self-drive motor boats are available to hire on a first come first served basis.

April to October - Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays. During school holidays operate daily. (operating hours are subject to inclement weather, river conditions and operating conditions)

Staff will provide full instructions and information to hirers including recommended route.

£40 for an hour per boat/ £25 for half an hour(if available) per boat Card or cash payments accepted. Please note there is a £30 security deposit per boat, refundable subject to timely return and no damage to boat.

Tel 07930 861552 or Email info@boatfaceleisure.co.uk

Important information

Maximum 5 passenger per boat.

Hire Duration is one hour

Drivers must be 18 or over

Children must be accompanied by an adult

All children under the age of 16 and non swimmers must wear a lifejacket which will be supplied free of charge

Chartered and piloted trips are available by appointment

In 2021 Tewkesbury celebrated two big anniversaries; 900 years since the consecration of the Abbey and 550 years since the Battle of Tewkesbury. The town will have plenty to celebrate

2021

Tewkesbury Abbey was bought from Henry VIII by the townsfolk for

£453

The number of Tewkesbury's buildings listed as being of special architectural or historical interest totals more than

350

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