Canal Boat Trips In Oxford

More about Canal Boat Weekend Trip in Oxford

• If you want a day out with a difference, or simply to relax with your family, or to celebrate something special, then hiring a Canal Boat would be the ideal solution. There is something unique and relaxing about spending time by the water - the quiet atmosphere, the stunning surroundings, the sights & sounds of the of the wildlife and of course the passing boats. What better place could there be to enjoy a memorable weekend or a relaxing day. Hire a canal boat in one of the many beautiful locations throughout the UK, and cruise along the waterway to experience the ultimate tranquility and stunning views. Boat trips operate from many of the most picturesque spots on the waterway network, taking in the stunning scenes and cruising through some of the most beautiful little villages throughout the UK. Before you set off you'll be given full instruction on the handling, features and safety of the boat. Your time on-board will allow you time to explore the canal and stunning countryside. Also why not Stop off for a bite to eat at one of the local pubs, cafes,or restaurants for lunch, or if you prefer to stay on board the boat and take in all the stunning scenery and calmness, then why not bring your own picnic & drinks.

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  Plenty of free parking available.

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  A superb 2/3 night trip starting at Lower Heyford, Oxford.

  • 3 night canal boat trip.
  • A beautiful section of the Oxford canal.
  • Plenty of locks to navigate along the route,
  • Experience several locks en-route to Oxford.
  • Moor up at any of the pubs along the route. 3 options: The Jolly Boatman, The Highwayman or The Boat Inn.
  • If you want, stop over in Oxford and enjoy a night out on the Saturday, before heading for home on Sunday.
  • Trips best accommodate 8-24 people (max 12 per boat).

  EXAMPLE ITINERARY:

  Friday

  • Possible morning activity.
  • Mid afternoon: Pick up boats in Lower Heyford, Oxford. Safety brief and depart.
  • Cruise to one of the pubs listed; where you can moor up and the lads can spend the night in the pub.

  Saturday

  • Complete the cruise into Oxford. We'd suggest parking the boat(s) at Dukes Cutt or Thrupp and getting a taxi into Oxford. This reduces the distance for your return trip on Sunday.  
  • Possible afternoon activity (see options further down).
  • Night out in Oxford.

  Sunday

  • Recovery!
  • Return trip, with optional pub stops along the way.
  • Drop the boats back Sunday late afternoon (4pm), or Monday by 09:30am.

  LOCAL ACTIVITIES: A great addition to your weekend, there are several options to select from around Oxford:

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  • Quad Biking - £45pp
  • Clay Shooting - £45pp
  • Paintball - from £15pp
  • Footgolf - £15pp
  • Axe Throwing - from £35pp
  • Crossbows - from £35pp
  • Zorb Football - £25pp
  • Shock Football - £25pp
  • Battle Archery - £35pp

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  MORE INFO:

  1) Boat images are for illustrative purposes.

  2) All trips include a collision damage waiver, but there is a fuel charge to pay on return of the boats (£20-£40 per boat for a weekend trip) - this is payable to the boatyard directly when you drop the boats back.

  3) ***SECURITY DEPOSIT*** there is a refundable damage deposit of £1000 per boat, due 1 week prior to departure. This will be refunded on safe return of the boats at the completion of your trip.

  4) Pick up the boat from 2pm. If you return the boat on Sunday rather than Monday, the boat needs to be returned by 4pm. Please double check this return time when you pick up.

  5) Bedding

  Duvets, pillows, and bed linen shall be placed on each berth, but making up of the beds is the responsibility of the hirer.

  This is conditional on the following and is in addition to the standard Single Sex Group Conditions:

  i) Deposits shall not be returned until 72hrs after the last date of hire so, for clarity, money will leave our account on a Thursday. This means that receipt by the client should be overnight Thursday (unless a non-UK mainstream bank for which processing time may take longer). The extended period of time is to allow for a full linen check to be carried out for each boat.

  ii) Any linen or bedding that is soiled beyond likely laundering will be charged for at the following rates: Pillow case £3.50; Single sheet £7; Single Duvet cover £14. Pillow £6, single duvet £20. The Company's (our) decision will be absolute in this respect and we will not be pre-advising the hirer of such deductions in advance because, by definition, the hirer is no longer there and we are not able to individually check each item of linen/ bedding in their presence as being too time- consuming during the busy return period.

  iii) For reference, any bedding that has been vomited on will automatically be destroyed and charged for. Any linen that has been used to wipe floors or has been stood on will be automatically destroyed (because modern laundry processes are 90% unlikely to be able to fully remove such staining).