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.
Ferry to Bodiam Castle
Up to three 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.
LINK: National Trust Bodiam Castle Website
Private Charter – Dannie Lee
When not on her timetabled trips to the castle, 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 (£25) 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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Bodiam Boating Station (BBS) Northiam TN31 6FE
Table of Times
| Bodiam Boating Station TN31 6FE |
Bodiam Castle TN32 5UA |
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|---|---|---|
| Depart 10:30 | --> | Arrive 11:15 |
| Arrive 12:15 | <-- | Depart 11:30 |
| Depart 12:45 | --> | Arrive 13:30 |
| Arrive 14:30 | <-- | Depart 13:45 |
| Depart 15:00 | --> | Arrive 15:45 |
| Arrive 16:45 | <-- | Depart 16:00 |
JOURNEY TIME: 45 MINS EACH WAY (3.8 miles). Start your journey at either end.
To Do @ Bodiam Boating Station:
BOAT HIRE: KAYAKING, ROWING, SUP, CANOEBREAKFAST, 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 & GROUNDSLUNCH @ THE CASTLE INN OR NATIONAL TRUST TEA ROOMS
DAYS OF OPERATION 2019 - Booking Advised
6-18 Apr - Easter Hols: Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun19-22 Apr - Easter Weekend: Every Day
23 Apr-24 May: Wed, Sat & Sun
Plus 6 May Bank Holiday Monday
25 May-2 Jun - Half Term: Every Day
3-30 June: Wed, Sat & Sun
1-12 July: Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun
13 Jul-1 Sept: Every Day
2 Sep-Oct: Wed, Sat & Sun
Ticket Price 2019
Adult (14 yrs+) £12 Return / £8 SglChild (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
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.