Avon Boating
Enjoy a cruise aboard a traditional Edwardian passenger launch. Cruise past the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and under the 15th Century Clopton Bridge.
Highlights
What awaits you on site
Avon Boating is one of England’s oldest and largest traditional boating companies
It operates a fleet of classic Edwardian passenger vessels on regular public cruises from the Bancroft Gardens next to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and offers a variety of private cruises for groups.
Come and relax and enjoy the town’s iconic riverside setting and the tranquil waters of the Avon by boat on one of the 40 minute public cruises, as customers have done for over 100 years. Cruise downstream past the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Holy Trinity Church (the site of Shakespeare’s tomb) and upstream passing under the 15th Century Clopton Bridge.
Once through the bridge, the scenery changes as we discover peaceful river-banks and meadows with glimpses of large secluded houses and beautiful river-side gardens. Included on the 40 minute river cruise is a digital audio guide, free of charge, available in five languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian and German.
Visitor information
Open seasonally, approximately 28rd March to 30th October.
10am – 4pm, 7 days a week.
Open times are dependent on weather and may change during the height of the season.
Please see avon-boating.co.uk for details.
Avon Boating Bancroft Gardens, Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BB (Boathouse: Swan’s Nest Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 7LS)
Good to know
Please note – Avon Boating close over the winter from November to March.
No booking required for this attraction.
Please show your pass QR code when you arrive.
