Oxford Picnic River Boat Cruise for Two
About this experience
Enjoy the sights of one of the most beautiful cities in the UK with this Oxford Picnic Riverboat Cruise for Two. You will board a small vessel for an extraordinary cruise along the Thames, taking in a side of Oxford’s heritage few visitors have the chance to explore.
Tuck into a gourmet picnic lunch featuring locally sourced produce from some of Oxford’s finest caterers as you gaze upon famous landmarks such as Godstow, Christchurch College and Port Meadow. You’ll pass by the famous Folly Bridge, Oxford University boathouses, regatta course, and Osney Island as you make your way through this glorious city, some of which has remained unchanged for hundreds of years. See the areas which have inspired countless great literary icons throughout history, including Lewis Carroll and C S Lewis, as you meander along the water. You can choose either a lunchtime or sunset departure for this delightful journey through one of the greatest cities in the world.
SKU: POXPR2
For 2
participants12 Months
ValidityFlexible
BookingFree
ExchangesInstant
Delivery
“Wonderful relaxing trip on the Thames ”
What a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Henry, our skipper/guide was great, knowledgeable about the area, funny & very personable. We were very relaxed by the end, for us it felt like life had slowed down for 3hrs, just what we needed.
What's Included
- 2 hour 30 minute cruise on the River Thames at Oxford
- Choice of either lunchtime cruise or sunset cruise
- Gourmet picnic
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
You can choose either a lunchtime or sunset departure for this Oxford Picnic Riverboat Cruise for Two. Departing from Oxford’s city centre, you will travel through the city past famous landmarks including Christchurch College and Meadows, the University boathouses and regatta course, the Head of the River and Folly Bridge.
From the river you will take in a side of Oxford's heritage rarely seen by visitors to the city, such as Osney Island and ancient Port Meadow, which are off the tourist trail but represent some of Oxford's most beautiful and intriguing scenery. Port Meadow, a vast area of common land, has remained almost the same since prehistoric times and supports plants and bird-life in abundance.
See the magnificent Godstow – the ultimate destination of Alice Liddell and Lewis Carroll when they followed an identical route whilst creatiing 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'. It is also the site of Trout Island, an inspiration for another of Oxford’s literary icons, C S Lewis, and his stories of the land of Narnia.
As part of this experience you’ll enjoy a delicious picnic lunch featuring locally sourced produce from some of the city’s finest caterers.
Location
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South East
- Folly Bridge, Oxford
Participant guidelines
- Under 16s must be accompanied by a paying adult
- The vessels do not have wheelchair access and embarkation involves two steep steps
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary
Availability
This experience is available seven days a week, with lunch cruises running from April to October and sunset cruises from May to early September, subject to availability.
We recommend you book at least four weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.
Please allow approximately 2 hours 30 minutes for the full experience.
What about insurance?
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.
How it works
Customer Reviews
“Wonderful relaxing trip on the Thames ”
What a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Henry, our skipper/guide was great, knowledgeable about the area, funny & very personable. We were very relaxed by the end, for us it felt like life had slowed down for 3hrs, just what we needed.
“Wonderful day on the Thames”
Superefficient check in followed by a leisurely cruise on the river Thames downstream from the restaurant 10 passengers on board so no problem regarding social distancing. Our boatman,Chris, was full of information and facts without being intrusive. The picnic lunch provided was of a good variety and tasty. Allin all a very memorable occasion. During the drive home we had smiles all the way. I have already recommended this event to three of my friends.
“Great day”
Great and informative trip, a lovely picnic. Well worth it. Easy to get to with park and ride, all straight forward