Kennet Horse Boat Company Ltd
Savour the peace of 18thC England with a trip on the Kennet and Avon Canal, passing through at least 1 lock every trip. Pulled by heavy crossed-shire horses, the horse-drawn barge operates from Kintbury, near Hungerford, daytime only. The motor barge operates from Newbury Wharf, near town centre. Daytime/evening motor barge available for corporate entertainment, weddings and family celebrations. Both boats available for private charter. Public trip timetable available on request.
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
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Facilities
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- On-Site cafe/restaurant - Licensed bar serving tea, coffee, soft and alcoholic beverages, crisps, biscuits and confectionery. Catering available by prior arrangement.
Establishment Features
- Toilets
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A4/34/339. Horse-drawn: A4 between Newbury and Hungerford at Kintbury village. Motor barge: A339 town centre, Newbury Wharf.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Kintbury or Newbury. Ten minutes' walk from Newbury station along Cheap Street, turn right at Barclays Bank/post office, left at mini-roundabout then Bear Lane into Newbury Wharf. Horse-drawn is next to Kintbury station.
