Re-launch of our Sudbury boat trips

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 …

Fen Bridge Closure – Update

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 …

Fen Bridge Closure

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 …

Season’s Greetings

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 …

The Tier System & Boating

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 …