Discover Constable’s River – If you are planning a river trip using your own craft then we can provide further information and advice- click here to visit our Navigation Guide page.
OUR BOATS
- Rosette, Francis J and Kathleen operate on the stretch between Sudbury, Great Cornard and Great Henny.
- Stour Trusty II is the only powered craft licensed to operate on the lower Stour, between Stratford St Mary, Flatford, Dedham and Brantham.
- New for 2013 – Our restored lighter, John Constable, has returned to the River Stour and plabns are underway for trips on the Sudbury stretch in 2013. Click here for more information about the boat.
SUDBURY RIVER TRIPS – click here for Sudbury trips and fares.
FLATFORD & DEDHAM RIVER TRIPS – click here for Flatford/Dedham trips and fares.
Join the crew – Our boats are crewed by our fully trained volunteers and we welcome people from all walks of life who feel they would like to help. Anyone putting themselves forward to crew our boats will undergo the full training course, which consists of basic boat handling and safe lock operation.
Click here to download our training structure.
Stour Trusty II is an elegant, Edwardian style, electric launch with a traditional canopy and can carry up to 8 adult passengers. She operates on the lower Stour between Stratford St Mary, Flatford, Dedham and Brantham.
Rosette, is an elegant, Edwardian style, electric launch with a traditional canopy and can carry up to 8 adult passengers. She operates on the stretch between Sudbury, Great Cornard and Great Henny.
Francis J is a specially adapted, pontoon-style boat that is suitable for those with impaired mobility and can carry up to 8 adult passengers (including up to 2 wheelchair users). She operates on the stretch between Sudbury, Great Cornard and Great Henny.
Kathleen is an elegant electric launch with a hard top canopy and can carry up to 8 adult passengers. She operates on the stretch between Sudbury, Great Cornard and Great Henny.
Our restored lighter, John Constable, will be able to accommodate at least 12 passengers for trips in 2013. She will operate on the stretch between Sudbury, Great Cornard and Great Henny.