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More about Canal Boat (2-3 Nights)

• EXAMPLE ROUTE:Bunbury-Chester-Bunbury (7 hour route - 9 locks)
  
  Travel from Bunbury and moor up at the pub for a few drinks and food on Friday night. Two options are 'The Shady Oak' (1 hour) or 'The Cheshire Cat' (5 hours). The latter is only possible during peak summer time with longer daylight hours. On Saturday continue your journey into Chester, possibly stopping en-route for a lunch time drink at 'The Cheshire Cat'. Finish up in Chester where you can stroll into the city for a night out. Return trip on the Sunday. Boats to be returned by 9am on Monday morning.
  
  PER PERSON PRICES:
  The group size and seasonality play a big part if the cost of your trip, with school holidays typically costing the most. Here are some guide prices for a 2-3 night trip:
  
  > The average price of a weekend trip is around £140-£160 per person
  
  > Peak season prices could rise up to a maximum of £200pp.
  
  > Off peak prices can be as cheap as £115pp. Please get in touch for a bespoke quotation.
  
  MORE INFO: Boat images are for illustrative purposes. Price includes a £50 damage waiver and £50 fuel supplement per boat. You will be refunded for any unused fuel when you return the boat. ***SECURITY DEPOSIT*** On arrival there may be a refundable damage deposit of up to £1000 per boat. The amount is at the discretion of the boat yard on collection of the boats (first impressions count!). This is taken as a pre-authorised credit card payment, which will be returned (all being well) when you return the boats.

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  Free parking for multiple cars.

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  Combine your canal boat weekend with some additional activities. Some of the more popular options are listed below, or you can visit www.essential-adventure.co.uk/stag-do/chester for more ideas: Rage Buggies Paintball Indoor Karting Axe Throwing Crossbows Zorb Football Shock Football Battle Archery Beer Masterclass with Food Bar & Club Passes Evening Meal

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  Recommended Route (2/3 night):

  Bunbury-Chester-Bunbury (7 hour route - 9 locks)

  - Travel from Bunbury and moor up at the pub for a few drinks and food on Friday night.
  - Two options are 'The Shady Oak' (1 hour) or 'The Cheshire Cat' (5 hours). The latter is only possible during peak summer time with longer daylight hours.
  - On Saturday continue your journey into Chester, possibly stopping en-route for a lunch time drink at 'The Cheshire Cat'.
  - Finish up in Chester where you can stroll into the city for a night out.
  - Return trip on the Sunday.
  - Boats to be returned by 9am on Monday morning.

  EXAMPLE ITINERARY: There is an itinerary on the link above showing pub stops. But here's a rough plan for the weekend:

  Friday

  • Possible morning activity.
  • Mid afternoon: Pick up boats in Bunbury. Safety brief and depart.
  • Cruise to either 'The Shady Oak' (1 hour) or 'The Cheshire Cat' (5 hours); where you can moor up and the lads can spend the night in the pub.

  Saturday

  • Complete the cruise into Chester city centre.
  • Possible afternoon activity (see options further down).
  • Night out in Chester.

  Sunday

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

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

  • Off Road Buggies - £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 £50 collision damage waiver and £50 fuel supplement per boat. You will be refunded for any unused fuel when you return the boat. 3)

  3) ***SECURITY DEPOSIT*** On arrival there may be a refundable damage deposit of up to £1000 per boat. The amount is at the discretion of the boat yard on collection of the boats (first impressions count!). This is taken as a pre-authorised credit card payment, which will be returned (all being well) when you return the boats.

  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.