Both boats are based at the Granary in Quay Lane Sudbury, Suffolk (where there is ample free parking available) and cruise through the picturesque water meadows of the River Stour. Their regular route runs between the Granary at Quay Lane Sudbury and the Swan at Gt Henny passing through Cornard Lock en route. There are a number of different trips are available as described in the tables below. The launches are skippered by friendly volunteer crews.
Rosette is an elegant Edwardian style electric pollution-free launch with a traditional canopy yet enjoying the advantage of modern technology. Rosette can carry up to 8 adults with two crew.
Francis J is a specially adapted, pontoon-style boat, driven by an outboard engine, and can carry up to 8 passengers, including those with impaired mobility and wheelchair users. The boat is on loan to the River Stour Trust from Vice-President and former Chairman, Francis Batten.
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| Rosette | Francis J |
Return cruise for lunch at the Henny Swan
Advance booking is essential.
Boat Bookings: 0845 8035787.
The Henny Swan: 01787 269238
| Departure | Arrival | Fares |
| The Granary - 11.00am Henny Swan - 2.00pm | Henny Swan - 12.00pm The Granary - 3.00pm | Adult £10.00 Child £5.00 Family ticket £25.00 (2 adults and up to 3 children) Dogs (per journey) £1.00 |
Non-landing return cruise from the Henny Swan to Cornard Lock
Advance booking is advisable.
Boat Bookings: 0845 8035787
| Departure | Arrival | Fares |
| Henny Swan - 12.45pm | 1.45pm | Adult £5.00 Child £2.50 Family ticket 12.00 (2 adults and up to 3 children) Dogs (per journey) £1.00 |
Half-hour non-landing return cruise from The Granary
| Departures | Fares |
| 3.20pm 4.00pm 4.40pm | Adult £4.00 Child £3.00 Family ticket £11.00 (2 adults and up to 3 children) Dogs (per journey) £1.00 |
Charter Trips
Minimum charge for 3 hour trip (with 1½ hour stop for meal) - £90.00
Per additional half-hour (or part thereof) - £15.00
For further information telephone 0845 803 5787