About Canal and River Tours
Explore the waterways from Canal Basin on a scenic boat trip that offers families a relaxing way to discover the local area from a different perspective.
What's nearby
- Bancroft Gardens next door
- Stratford Canal and River Avon next door
- Barnaby's Fish Restaurant next door
- Royal Shakespeare Theatre next door
- Sainsbury's Local next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Paid street
- ✓Paid garage
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Lovely helpful skipper, beautiful views, comfy seats and interesting sights. I usually get sea sick and was completely fine, as the ride is so gentle. As well as the historic buildings and river infrastructure, we saw a lot of wildlife - in particular amazing dragonflies. The boat interior is nice too.
· via Google
Very funny lead, my grandma had her 90th and everybody sung happy birthday. Brilliant views during the slow paced ride. Ride covered a short distance but had audio describing the local history, things like Shakespeare, the Industrial Revolution, and waterways. Brilliant overall
· via Google
What a blast! I took a coach party to Stratford for the day, with a pre booked Canal/River tour. The whole experience and a huge success. Deano led from the front, with hilarious antics that caused everyone on board to laugh, relax and thoroughly enjoy the whole experience. Brilliant! Well done Dan (the captain) and Deano (the entertainer)..... though he did have important lock duties to fulfill. Well done guys!
· via Google
Amazing river tour. We booked online and we turned up a little early and weren't sure if the boat leaving was ours or not but the captain asked us if we just wanted to hop on this one to save us waiting. Immediately great service. Dan was our captain, very skilled and professional especially navigating the river and other boats. Then came the tour itself. First of all it's a comfortable boat, clear windows, dry and protection from weather as you're inside. The sights are stunning and it's definitely worth it for the audio commentary that plays giving you a great insight into the history of Stratford. Then, what really stole the show.... DINO (or Deano I'm not sure on spelling)... Absolutely hilarious 'host' on board. He's thoroughly entertaining throughout the trip. Making everyone laugh and not just those on the trip either.... As he's opening up the lock gates a crowd literally forms watching him from the sides and the bridge like they know he's going to put on a show for them. Hilarious guy and all around great tour.
· via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6AT Get directions
- Category
- Boat Tours & Cruises
- Guest rating
- 4.4 / 5 (385 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Destination
- Stratford-upon-Avon