River Cruises

ALL CRUISES ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL 2022 DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

From its source in Rotherfield, East Sussex to historic Rye, the River Rother is one of the finest rural rivers in England and has been navigated for centuries. Our river trips follow the river through the High Weald, upstream to the magnificent 14th Century National Trust Bodiam Castle and downstream towards Rye. Why not combine your trip with a meal or afternoon tea at our sister company, Lime Wharf Cafe. Click on link above to view our Cruise & Dine packages.

Ferry to Bodiam Castle

Up to four return trips a day aboard the ex-Royal Navy Lifeboat, M.V.Dannie Lee.
Nature lovers will enjoy this leisurely 3.8 mile cruise & if you’re lucky, you might spot a heron or kingfisher.
Max 24 people. 45 minutes each way; begin your journey either end.
Second boat available during busy periods, seating additional 12 people.
CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
LINK: National Trust Bodiam Castle Website

TIMETABLE & DAYS OF OPERATION

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Sunset Cruises

CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

Enjoy a 2 hour cruise downstream, towards Rye and back.
Saturday evenings June to August, departing at 6pm.
Bring a picnic OR pre-order something from our menu @ Lime Wharf Cafe
Limited to 20 people.

From £ 20pp, £14 <14yrs

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Private Charter – Dannie Lee

CLOSED UNTIL 2022

Outside the usual timetable, the Dannie Lee is available for private hire for just £100 per hour; perfect for corporate events, school trips, birthday parties, anniversaries, hen and stag parties etc. That's as little as £4.16pp!
Maximum of 24 passengers.
Catering options: Add a Bottle of Bubbles (£30) or Cream Tea (£8pp) on the boat, or a meal at Lime Wharf Cafe or The White Hart Public House.
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Private Charter – IRENE

(AVAILABLE FROM 2020) A beautiful vessel, complete with canopy, Irene was built in 1920 in Mahogany and Oak and has an interesting past (link to more info). She is popular for wedding proposals, delivering wedding parties to Bodiam Castle & other special occasions. Let your captain guide you down the River Rother towards Rye or Bodiam Castle in comfort; sit back and enjoy the ride! £120 per hour.
Maximum of 6 adults and 2 children passengers.
Optional extras: Bottle of Prosecco £25. Scones, Clotted Cream and Strawberry Jam £8pp
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Table of Times

Bodiam Boating Station TN31 6FE		Bodiam Castle TN32 5UA
Depart 10:00	-->	Arrive 10:45
Arrive 11:45	<--	Depart 11:00
Depart 12:00	-->	Arrive 12:45
Arrive 13:45	<--	Depart 13:00
Depart 14:00	-->	Arrive 14:45
Arrive 15:45	<--	Depart 15:00
* Depart 16:00	-->	Arrive 16:45
Arrive 17:45	<--	* Depart 17:00

Start your 45 min (3.8m) journey at either end.
* 3 return trips plus 4th trip @ 1600h weekends & school hols Jun-Aug.

To Do @ Bodiam Boating Station:

BOAT HIRE: KAYAKING, ROWING, SUP, CANOE
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AFTERNOON TEA OR JUST AN ICE-CREAM @ LIME WHARF CAFE
LUNCH OR DINNER @ THE WHITE HART PUBLIC HOUSE
A WALK AROUND NEWENDEN VILLAGE
A VISIT TO ST PETERS CHURCH

To Do @ Bodiam Castle:

VISIT THE CASTLE & GROUNDS
LUNCH @ THE CASTLE INN OR NATIONAL TRUST TEA ROOMS

EXAMPLE OF DAYS OF OPERATION - Booking Advised

CLOSED FOR 2021 DUE TO PANDEMIC
4-15 Apr - Easter Hols: Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun
Plus 13 Apr - Easter Monday
16 Apr-24 May: Wed, Sat & Sun
Plus 8 May Bank Friday
25-31 May-2 Jun - Half Term: Every Day
1-30 June: Wed, Sat & Sun
1-12 July: Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun
13 Jul-2 Sept: Every Day
3 Sep-Oct: Wed, Sat & Sun

Ticket Price 2020

Adult (14 yrs+) £12 Return / £8 Sgl
Child (3-13 yrs) £8 Return / £5 Sgl
Babies (0-2 yrs) FREE
Senior Citizen (65 yrs+) £10 Return / £6 Sgl
Dogs FREE
Family (2 Ad + 2 Ch) £35

Groups over 10 people 10% Discount (return tickets only)
24H NOTICE OF CHANGES TO YOUR BOOKING REQUIRED TO AVOID BEING CHARGED

CANCELLATIONS:

Bodiam Boating Station reserves the right to cancel trips without notice if weather and/or flood conditions make such actions necessary. The company accepts no liability for any loss or damage to property aboard a vessel. If you or any of your group are unable to use a booked ticket, please inform us in good time to allow us to re-sell the ticket. You may be charged if less than 24 hours notification has been given.