Rosette, Francis J and Kathleen operate between Sudbury, Great Cornard and Great Henny annually from Spring until the end of October. You can find out more about these boats by clicking here.
We offer scheduled trips and private charters are also available; subject to existing bookings and commitments. All trips are dependent on availability, weather and river conditions to ensure the safety of our passengers and volunteers.
2013 Season commences Sunday 10th March (see below)
- 10th-30th March – Pre-booked trips only
- Easter Sunday 31st March-Sunday 27th October – All scheduled trips
Please note:
- The River Stour Trust operate the boat trips and are entirely separate to The Henny Swan who run the pub and restaurant.
- Any payment to The Henny Swan is not related to the River Stour Trust boat trip. Boat fares are payable directly to the River Stour Trust.
PRIVATE CHARTERS
All charter enquiries: 0844 800 5016*
The charter period is usually up to 4 hours but a lesser period or additional hours can be arranged to suit your requirements. The charge is £100 per boat and the boats only operate within civil twilight hours for safety and insurance reasons.
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 the RST Visitor & Education Centre 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
SCHEDULED TRIPS & FARES
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Henny Swan Lunch Cruise
Return cruise with lunch stop at The Henny Swan (click here for link to map)
11.00am departure from the Granary, Quay Lane (click here for link to map)
Travel through Great Cornard Lock
Midday arrival at The Henny Swan
Return trip departs at 2.00pm to arrive back by 3.00pm
Fares
Adult £12.50, Child £7.00
Advance booking advisable (weekdays only) – 0844 800 5015* or 01787 313199
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Return Trips from The Henny Swan
Non-landing return trips to Great Cornard Lock
- Departing at 12.15pm (returning for lunch at 1pm)
- Departing at 1.15pm (returning for lunch at 2pm)
Fares
Adult £5.00, Child £3.00
Available when lunch cruise trip is running (weekdays only) – please call 0844 800 5015* or 01787 313199
SUNDAYS & BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS
(Also on Wednesday Afternoons in August)
Return trips to Great Cornard Lock
Regularly departing from the Granary Tea Room, Quay Lane (click here for link to map)
11.00am-5.00pm, no pre-booking before the day
(1.00pm-4.00pm on Wednesday afternoons in August)
Half hour non-landing return trip
Fares
Adult £5.00, Child £3.00
The Henny Swan is privately owned by the TLC Group. It is a family orientated village pub with a Restaurant, Beer Garden & Play Area.
Opening times:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12pm – 11pm*
Wednesday: 12pm -11pm*
Thursday: 12pm – 11pm*
Friday: 12pm – 11pm*
Saturday: 12pm – 11pm*
Sunday: 12pm – 5:30pm*
*Food is served until 9pm latest, food and opening times may change during quieter time.
For more information: www.thehennyswan.co.uk