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River Stour Trips

Scheduled boat trips and private charters between Sudbury, Ballingdon, Great Cornard and Great Henny. Riverside tearoom with light lunches and home made cakes.

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Registered charity (No.257806) led by volunteers dedicated to the restoration and conservation of the Suffolk/Essex River Stour Navigation
Scheduled Trips & Fares
Our boats Rosette, Edwardian Lady, John Constable and Francis J operate on the three mile stretch between Sudbury, Great Cornard and Great Henny.
Henry trips on weekends & advertised days
Granary trips on Sundays &advertised days
Pre-book Heeny trips: call: 01787 313199
Online: https://bookwhen.com/riverstourtrust
(The online booking facility closes 2 days before cruise dates at 2pm (3 days before for Bank Holiday Mondays).)

Book your 12pm table at The Henny Swan by calling 01787 267953 (to inform them of your travel arrangements!).

– Henry Swan lunch cruise.

Trip details: 2 hour return cruise from Sudbury, passing through Great Cornard Lock, with 2 hour lunch stop at The Henny Swan. Pre-booking advisable (see above)!

By 11am: depart Sudbury to Henny Swan
Midday-2pm: lunch at The Henny Swan, CO10 7LS
2pm: depart for return cruise to Sudbury
Boarding Location:

The Granary, Quay Lane, CO10 2AN
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– Short trips at Henny Swan.

Please note: Only available when we have bookings for the Henny Swan Lunch Cruise! Trip availability is online at least 1 week beforehand. Check dates and pre-book online at https://bookwhen.com/riverstourtrust

Trip details: Half hour, non-landing return trip to Great Cornard Lock

:Departing at 12.15pm (returning before 1pm)
:Departing at 1.15pm (returning before 2pm)

Advance booking advisable – 0844 800 5015
Book your table at The Henny Swan 01787 267953

Boarding Location:

The Granary, Quay Lane, CO10 2AN
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Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays during the season (as well as Wednesdays in August) 11.00AM – 4.00PM

– Return trips to Great Cornard Lock

Trip details: Half hour non-landing return trips to Great Cornard Lock. Depart regularly, no advance booking required, last trip at 4pm.

Boarding Location:

The Granary Tea Room, Quay Lane, CO10 2AN
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– Private Charters.
Charter enquiries: 0844 800 5016

Charters are by arrangement only and are usually up to 4 hours although a lesser period or additional hours can be discussed to suit your requirements. The charter charge starts at £120 for an 8-seater craft. We are able to assist with some catering arrangements e.g. picnic hamper, afternoon tea at our venues.

There are a range of trips you can enjoy, such as:

* Return cruise to Great Henny where passengers can disembark to enjoy a meal at The Henny Swan
* A visit to our Visitor Education Centre (VEC) to enjoy a picnic by the river
* Make arrangements for afternoon tea at the RST Tea Room at The Granary
* River trips for guests attending functions at RST venues or The Henny Swan

Make your visit even more memorable by visiting our recommended places to visit…

The Henny Swan is an independently owned riverside pub and restaurant in the pretty hamlet of Henny, located 2 miles from Sudbury.

We’re passionate about our beer and wine with a selection of draft beers and wonderful wines at exceptional prices. Not forgetting premium spirits, cocktails and interesting soft drinks so there’s something to keep everyone happy!

Our talented team of chefs specialise in modern European cuisine with a rustic edge, using fresh, local, seasonal produce wherever possible.

Our boats Trusty, Kathleen and Maria Constable operate on the eight mile stretch above and below Dedham Lock.

Saturdays, Sundays, Bank Holidays & Advertised days during school holidays

– Flatford Boat Trips (11.00AM-4.00PM)

Trip details: Half hour non-landing return trips to Fen Bridge. Depart regularly from 11am, no advance booking required, last trip at 4pm.

Boarding Location:

Landing stage opposite Bridge Cottage, CO7 6UL
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– One way Boat Trip: Dedham to Flatford (departs 10.15AM)

Trip details: One way, half hour trip departs Dedham at 10.15am. Passengers disembark at landing stage opposite Bridge Cottage.

Boarding Location:

Landing stage based at Dedham Boathouse Restaurant, CO7 6DH
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– One way Boat Trip: Flatford to Dedham (departs 4.30PM)

Trip details: One way, half hour trip departs Flatford at 4.30pm. Passengers disembark at landing stage based at Dedham Boathouse Restaurant.

Boarding Location:

Landing stage at Flatford opposite Bridge Cottage, CO7 6UL
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Sundays

– Kathleen Boat Trips (2PM-4.30PM)

Trip details: Kathleen offers half hour non-landing return trips either upstream to Stratford St Mary Mill Pond or downstream to Dedham Mill Pond.

Boarding Location:

Landing stage at Le Talbooth, CO7 6HP
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– Private Charters

Charter enquires: 0844 800 5017

Our charters offer breathtaking journeys through Constable Country and the Dedham Vale. The charter charge is dependent on your requirements and the distance to travel between locations. There are various options for refreshments or meals in Dedham and Flatford/East Bergholt.

Trusty is an electric boat that can potentially accommodate up to 9 passengers along with a Skipper. She is one of the only powered craft permitted to operate between Stratford St Mary, Dedham, Flatford and Brantham. Our electric boat, Maria Constable, currently operates alongside Trusty. Whilst Dedham Lock is currently unusable, the boats operate below the lock on the stretch between Dedham Boathouse Restaurant (her mooring), Fen Bridge, Flatford, Flatford Lock, and Cattawade/Brantham.

Trips above Dedham Lock are possible aboard our electric boat, Kathleen, that can also potentially accommodate up to 9 passengers with a Skipper. She operates above Dedham Lock on the stretch between Dedham (her mooring is at Le Talbooth), Dedham Mill Pond, Stratford St Mary Mill Pond and the Roger Brown Lock (also known as Stratford St Mary Lock).

Make your visit even more memorable by visiting our recommended places to visit…

Flatford is great walking countryside so you can take the family out, walk the dog or simply step back in time and absorb the places Constable knew and loved. There is also plenty of parking in the National Trust car park at Flatford (fee payable, free for NT members).

A visit to the National Trust’s Bridge Cottage shouldn’t be missed. Take a look at an exhibition about Constable and enjoy the riverside Tearoom. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/flatford-bridge-cottage/visitor-information

The RSPB Garden is one third of a hectare, so there are no long walks. There are several benches in the garden and visitors are welcome to use for picnics. https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/flatford-wildlife-garden/facilities

Dedham Boathouse Restaurant offers lunch and dinner with items on the menu changing every 6-8 weeks. They also own clinker built rowing boats that are available to hire. www.dedhamboathouse.com

Le Talbooth is another riverside restaurant that has been run by the Milsom family since 1952. It is available for private functions including weddings. www.milsomhotels.com/letalbooth

Pricing

– Henry Swan lunch cruise.

Fares (Peak pricing in July & August and applies to Adult fare only)
Adult (12 years+) Off Peak £16.00 / Peak £18.00
Child (1-11 years) £8.00
Baby (under 12 months) No charge
Dog £1

– Short trips at Henny Swan.

Adult (12 years+) £5.00
Child (1-11 years) £3.00
Baby (under 12 months) No charge
Dog £1.00

– Return trips to Great Cornered Lock

Adult (12 years+) £5.00
Child (1-11 years) £3.00
Baby (under 12 months) No charge
Dog £1.00

– Private Charters.

Charter enquiries: 0844 800 5016
The charter charge starts at £120 for an 8-seater craft.

– Flatford Boat Trips (11.00AM-4.00PM)

Adult (12 years+) £5.00
Child (1-11 years) £3.00
Baby (under 12 months) No charge
Dog £1.00

– One way Boat Trip: Dedham to Flatford (departs 10.15AM)
or
– One way Boat Trip: Flatford to Dedham (departs 4.30PM)

Adult (12 years+) £5.00
Child (1-11 years) £3.00
Baby (under 12 months) No charge
Dog £1.00

– Kathleen Boat Trips (2PM-4.30PM)

Per person (1 year+) £5.00
Baby (under 12 months) No charge
Dog £1

– Private Charters

Charter enquires: 0844 800 5017

Charter Charges
1 hour – £90.00
2 hours – £120.00
3 hours – £150.00
4 hours – £180.00