Boat Trips

Discover Constable’s River

ARE YOU A RIVER USER? Whether it’s a canoe, kayak, SUP, rowboat or inflatable then it must be registered for navigational use. Click here for further information and advice.


BOAT TRIPS at Sudbury and the Dedham Vale. Enjoy a cruise with our fully trained volunteers from Spring until the end of October. Click on the links below for more information.

SUDBURY BOAT TRIPS Rosette, Francis J, Edwardian Lady and the John Constable Lighter operate between Sudbury, Great Cornard and Great Henny.

DEDHAM VALE BOAT TRIPS Stour Trusty II and Kathleen operate between Stratford St Mary, Flatford, Dedham and Brantham. More information about our Dedham Vale boats.

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.