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Our Sudbury operations are returning from Monday 28 June subject to restrictions based on current rules on social distancing and gatherings. Unfortunately, our specially adapted disabled access boat, Francis J, is temporarily unavailable following the theft of its outboard engine but should be back in service before the end of the season. Covid-19 Service Restrictions …

The River Stour remains closed to navigation at Fen Bridge, between Dedham and Flatford, because the footbridge is in an unsafe condition and still moving. The structure has been monitored and it has been established that it is liable to collapse so under no circumstances should anyone attempt to navigate beneath the bridge nor walk …

An Emergency Navigation Closure Notice has been put in place for Thursday 29 April 2021. Fen Footbridge is undergoing urgent safety inspection and repairs. It is closed to both pedestrians and those using the river underneath the bridge. Let’s hope that all goes well so the pedestrians above and the river users below can safely …

This has certainly been a year like no other and we hope that 2021 will be a happier and healthier year for everyone. In normal circumstances, our income this year would have been generated through our usual activities such as our trip boats at Sudbury, Flatford and Dedham; weddings and functions at our riverside venues …

Cruising the waterways, paddle sports, rowing and sailing are permitted – for all tiers subject to rules specified for each tier. Click here for more information and useful links. Waterways licence/Craft registration – Remember that a waterways licence/craft registration is required to paddle on navigable waterways. Find out more: https://www.riverstourtrust.org/river-trips/navigation-guide/ Lastly, we ask that you adhere to …

You must not leave your home or be outside your home, except for specific purposes which include exercise. There is no restriction on the type of activity you can do when exercising meaning that paddling is permitted within the current government measures for Lockdown 2 (5 Nov-2 Dec 2020). But you should act responsibly and …

National coverage for River Stour Trust! We have a small segment (previously shown on ITV Anglia News) during ITV’s ‘All Around Britain’ on Sunday 4 October (11:20am-12:20pm). Each week the presenters take viewers on a tour around Britain for the best stories from ITV’s flagship regional news programmes, with uplifting tales of human endeavour, stunning …

We were delighted to welcome ITV Anglia News to film a special segment about the River Stour, River Stour Trust and our Sudbury to the Sea event. The segment was featured during ITV Anglia News on Monday 14 September 2020 with a live introdcution filmed aboard our boat, Francis J Batten (FJ), at Sudbury. It …

Wow…. We did it! A massive thank you to all our wonderful River Stour Trust volunteers and the Visit Anglian Waterways EA team. It simply couldn’t happen without your efforts and enthusiasm. A special mention and thanks also to The Crown At Wormingford who supported the event for the first time. They ran a BBQ …

After a long wait we are pleased to confirm that S2C 2020 is ON! There are obviously a few changes to the event given the difficult circumstances we find ourselves in. S2C 2020 Rules S2C 2020 How to Book Your Place Our mailing list were given priority booking but the online booking portal is now …