Come and take a trip on the Pride of Batchworth!
Our purpose built trip boat has the capacity for 12 people and runs regular trips from the canal centre at Batchworth to Stockers Lock and back. Or you may wish to privately charter the Pride of Batchworth complete with 2 crew for special occasions.
Combine a perfect day out with a trip on the famous Grand Union Canal. Our experienced crew will take care of your every need leaving you, your family or friends to just relax and enjoy a fantastic day.
Boat trips
The Pride of Batchworth offers hourly trips from Batchworth Lock to Stockers Lock during the summer at weekends. A round trip takes around 40 minutes.
Charter
We also offer a charter service on the Pride of Batchworth for all sorts of parties and occasions for up to 12 people for a maximum of up to three hours. Guests are welcome to supply their own food and drink or we can advise on arranging catering if required from cream teas to champagne buffets! To find out more about Charters and see suggestions for 1 - 5 hour return trips download our Charter brochure.
Trip Times
Boat Trips - Boat trips run from 12.00 until 5.30 on Saturdays and Sundays from Easter until late October.
Boat Charters - Can be booked throughout the year on any day of the week subject to arrangement.
Prices for Boat trips
£3.00 for adults and £2.00 for children
Price for Private Boat Charter
£50.00 per hour (maximum 12 persons)
Bookings
For all bookings and further information please contact canalcentre@rwt.org.uk
On Board
- Comfortable seating inside and outside
- Kitchen with tea and coffee making facilities
- Toilet
- Sink with running water
- CD Player
- Buoyancy aids (available on request)
- First Aid Kit
- Full safety equipment
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Festival
The festival takes place on the third weekend of May each year, and celebrates our canals, our community, and the environment.
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Under the bridge
Engaging teenagers and young adults with hands-on experience and training.
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Learning at the lock
Our education programme for primary school children
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Around Batchworth
The Canal Centre is the hub of our education work and our information centre.
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The Roger
A truly historic boat, and our main heritage and educational asset.
