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GROUPON
SELF-DRIVE BOAT HIRE

Be the Captain of your own destiny - a great way to explore the river without experience!

FROM 15TH APRIL 2022,

WE WILL BE RE-OPENING IN KINGSTON, KT1 1HN

SECTION OF RIVER TO BE EXPLORED:

Hampton Court to Chertsey

ie. Molesey Lock to Penton Hook Lock

(depending on the length of session booked)

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

 Guidance • Safety briefing • Life jackets •   Fuel

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Food & drink

  • Tin / bottle openers

  • Picnic blanket / towels / cushions

  • Phone / camera

  • Music / speakers

  • Charging brick

  • Bin liners

  • Sun protection (SPF, hats, umbrellas)

  • Change of clothes (warm and dry as weather can change dramatically)

  • Flat shoes

  • Pets - but only on a lead!

IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE:

  • PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL AND DRIVE OUR BOATS CAREFULLY AT ALL TIMES - we endorse responsible boating.

 

  • ALL DRIVERS MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE - AND REMAIN SOBER THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE HIRE.

  • £100 deposit to be paid - this will be returned provided our T&C are not breached and there is no damage to our boat.

  • The use of all our facilities are at our guests' own risk.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

48 hours notice regardless of the weather! -  

HOWEVER, sessions can only operate dependent on safe river conditions and

re-books will be granted under these circumstances.

CLICK HERE FOR UPDATES ON RIVER CONDITIONS

noting the section of river between Teddington and Penton Hook

​​NEAREST PARKING:

Rose Car Park, 26 The Bittoms,

Kingston-upon-Thames, KT1 2AE

 

Rates: 1 hour - £1.80, 2 hours - £3.60,

3 hours - £5.70, 4 hours - £7.20,

+ 4 hours - £12.50

Parking in Kingston is extremely limited so we recommend using public transport

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION PROVIDED BY TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING IS PERMITTED IN THE LOADING BAY AT ANY TIME WHATSOEVER

LOCKS:

For information on how to operate a lock,

CLICK HERE

If you have a 90 minute session, DO NOT pass through a lock - failure to comply will result in your deposit being lost.

MAPS:

Use the OPEN CANAL MAP APP to see where you are going during your hire,

mooring options, pubs and restaurants, etc

- zoom in for satelitte view!

MORE INFORMATION:

 

 

 

 

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON OUR BBQ/PICNIC BOATS

HOW TO USE - EXPLAINER VIDEO:

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