Day Hire Canal Boats, Self Drive Canal Boats and Day Hire Narrowboats

We offer a selection of cruises to suit every occasion. Our fleet of narrow boats cater for summer party cruises, cream tea and buffet cruises and charter, self-drive hire. We also offer pedal boats for the more energetic. Our excellent on-site facilities include trail blazer play area, cafe, picnic area, camp site and free parking.

The whole family will enjoy a great day out whether it is the adventure of driving your own boat or sitting back, relaxing and enjoying a delicious three course buffet lunch, contact us or visit our website for full details.

Mobile: (07984) 952712

From April to mid-September we operate a scheduled, fully licensed passenger boat service between Richmond, Kingston and Hampton Court, enabling enjoyment of the historic landmarks and places of interest in this area.

Please contact (020) 8977 1567 for further information.

It couldn’t be easier, choose a boat and after an introduction to the simple controls just cruise away and enjoy the river at your leisure leaving the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind.

Please contact us on the above number or log on for further details.

Web: www.taggsboatyard.co.uk

Find out how canals were built, where the amazing roses and castles painted boats and cans came from and just where that canal near you goes to. All this and lots more at Canal Junction.

The gorgeous family rooms make the perfect family break. The hotel offers a range of facilities and activities including:

• Award winning spa open to families with children
• Outdoor pool and splash pool, tennis courts, outdoor play area and junior gym trail.
• Riverside walks – bags of bird seed given to feed the ducks!
• Cruise up or downstream on their fab little riverboat
• Borrow books, games or DVD’s and visit the dedicated kids’ room with Scalelectrix
• Special family-friendly 'ducklings' dinner for younger guests every Friday, Saturday and during school holidays

See website for special weekend rates for families plus special deals that include theme park tickets, accommodation and breakfast.

the River Thames boat hire - Available from mid April until October
Riverboats open to residents and non-residents. Go upstream for the day and you'll see Windsor Castle, downstream, you'll pass through Staines and Laleham where there are plenty of pretty pubs with moorings. Both of our boats take up to 6 passengers - with room for a giant picnic basket too! And because they're powered by an electric motor, it's wonderfully peaceful. See here for full details

Our narrow boats are beautifully furnished throughout to a high standard and include fully equipped kitchen, co-ordinated soft furnishings with lined curtains, Flat screen LCD TV/DVD/CD/radio, sprung mattresses, duvets, bed linen and bath towels. Some have additional luxury fitted extras including en-suite facilities, hot tub/Jacuzzi, log fire and 5ft four poster bed.

With flexible start days and duration and outstanding level of service Beacon Park Boats can help you plan your truly memorable canal holiday.

We also hire luxury electric day boat or canoe by the day, half day or by the hour. All come with rainproof covers just in case!

Families can either hire self drive launches for up to 12 people by the hour or for the day or buy tickets for our one hour boat trips that take place everyday and feature a recorded commentary.

Boat hire is from 10-6pm and the one hour rivertrips run at different times - it is always best to call (01491) 572035 to find out the times.

Details of Rowing Boat, Motor Boats and Rivertrips and prices are on www.hobbs-of-henley.com

Whether you're looking for a family holiday with a difference or just want to unwind and take life at a more tranquil pace, each boat in our narrow boat fleet provides a level of comfort and convenience that is normally associated with privately owned craft.

Kate Boats we will give you the personal care and attention that you require to ensure you enjoy your holiday to the full whether you have previously enjoyed a holiday on the waterways or are a 'land lubber' looking to experience life afloat for the first time.

Email: cheryl@kateboats.co.uk

Web: www.kateboats.co.uk