Once you would have seen this idyllic picture along every canal, as before trains this was one of the early passenger transit systems, offering an alternative to horse-drawn road carriages. Today its an experience from yesteryear.
These public horse-drawn trips along the Kennet and Avon Canal are available from Easter to the end of September. You can just hop on if we have any spare seats – but it’s best to book in advance so that you guarantee reserved seats.
Enjoy a leisurely 2-hour horse-drawn boat return trip from Kintbury Lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal.
Look out for horses Monty or Drummer on your trip.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| 2 hour Public Trip | £21.00 per ticket |
| 2 hour Public Trip Family (2+2) | £74.00 per ticket |
Concession and Children Tickets available
| Season (3 June 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Wednesday | 14:00 | - 16:00 |
| Season (14 June 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Sunday | 11:00 | - 13:00 |
| Season (17 June 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Wednesday | 14:30 | - 16:30 |
| Season (23 June 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Tuesday | 14:00 | - 16:00 |
| Season (24 June 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Wednesday | 11:30 | - 13:30 |
| Season (27 June 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 14:00 | - 16:00 |
| Season (9 July 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Thursday | 11:00 | - 13:00 |
| Season (12 July 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Sunday | 11:00 | - 13:00 |
| Season (25 July 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 14:00 | - 16:00 |
| Season (2 Aug 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Sunday | 11:00 | - 13:00 |
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Kennet Horse Boat Company Ltd, West BerkshireTraditional horse-drawn and motorised canal boats. Kennet and Avon Canal. Refreshments, coach parking. Suitable for all age groups.
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