A Picnic Cruise on the River Thames
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About the experience
Explore part of Oxford with an Oxford River Thames Picnic Cruise. You will be able to relax in an Edwardian style River Launch as you watch the Oxfordshire countryside go by. Choose either a lunch time or a sunset cruise to glide along the river. The skipper hosting the river cruise will tell you all about the history of the city and the landmarks you will see such as the ancient Folly Bridge, the famous Christchurch College, the College boathouses and Iffley Lock. The cruise takes around 3 hours which you will have your picnic including sandwiches, potato salad, quiche and scones with strawberries, jam and cream. There is also a bar where you can purchase other refreshments. For anyone who loves history or just wants to see a part of Oxford from a different perspective, this cruise is the perfect way to do so.
- Enjoy a picnic feast on the Thames in Oxford
- Guided tour of famous landmarks on the way
- Daytime or sunset cruises are available
- Beautiful Edwardian style riverboat
- A lunch time or sunset picnic cruise along the River Thames in Oxford
- Fully trained helmsman to take you past famous landmarks
- Picnic typically including a selection of sandwiches, potato salad and quiche
- Scones and strawberries, jam and cream
- Allow three hours for this experience
- A bar is available to make independent purchases
- Tea and coffee available by arrangement on booking
Information
- Clothing should be suitable to the weather of the day
- Hats and sunscreen are advisable on hot days
- No high heels may be worn
- Buoyancy aids are available
- Under 18's must be accompanied by a fare paying adult
- No pets
- There is no wheelchair access but assistance can be given to those with limited mobility to board the craft
- Available on selected days between March and November
- Cruises depart at 11:30, 12:00 and 17:00
- Boarding is 15 minutes prior to departure
Locations
- Oxfordshire
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