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Our award winning family run company offer a variety of Cruises on our luxury restaurant boat Countess of Bridgewater.
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Cruise the oldest man-made canal and discover a world away from the hustle and bustle of city life on our restaurant boat Francis Egerton and trip boat Lady Harriet. Based in Worsley we operate cruises along the historic Bridgewater canal from Boothstown and Worsley village. Francis Egerton is our luxury wide beam passenger vessel and restaraunt boat that can accommodate up to 30 passengers. Fully central heated it enables us to operate all year round. Private charter is available for groups whether it be a special birthday, anniversary, hen party, wedding,
corporate event, coach tour or just a group outing
For individuals we offer our very popular Sunday lunch and afternoon tea cruises which depart regularly throughout the year. Our second boat is Lady Harriet, a luxury wide beam trip boat built with disabled access and also fully central heated. Capable of accommodating up to 12 people she is available to hire from a 1 hour, 2 hour, 3.5 hour or 7 hour cruise. You can explore the Bridgewater canal with the guidance of your onboard skipper. Whether you wish to sample our fine dining or just enjoy the heritage of this historic canal we can tailor a package which will make for a truly unique and magical experience. Take care and we hope to welcome you onboard soon.

19/09/2026

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11/09/2026

✨ Our Two-course lunch finished on a sweet note today… ✨
Homemade Banoffee Tart — buttery pastry, silky caramel, fresh cream and plenty of chocolate 🍌🍫🤍
The perfect way to finish a lovely lunch!

25/08/2026

🎄✨ FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA & LUNCH CRUISES ✨🎄

Make this Christmas extra special with a festive cruise along the historic Bridgewater Canal! 🛳️🎅

🍰 FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA – 2 HOURS
⏰ 12:00pm – 2:00pm

💷 Adult (12+): £36.95
💷 Child (Under 12): £25.95

📅 Available dates:

✨ Wednesday 25th November
✨ Thursday 25th November
✨ Saturday 5th December

Enjoy festive sandwiches, homemade soup, scones with winter berry jam & clotted cream, festive cakes & pastries, plus tea, coffee or mulled w**e.

👧 Children’s Afternoon Tea also available.

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🍽️ FESTIVE LUNCH – 3 HOURS
⏰ 12:00pm – 3:00pm

💷 Adult (12+): £52.95
💷 Child (Under 12): £39.95

📅 Available dates:

🎄 Saturday 28th November
🎄 Thursday 3rd December
🎄 Friday 4th December
🎄 Sunday 6th December
🎄 Saturday 12th December
🎄 Sunday 13th December
🎄 Friday 18th December

Enjoy a delicious 4-course Christmas lunch, freshly prepared onboard, followed by mince pies, tea, coffee or mulled w**e.

❗ Festive Lunch Cruise is not suitable for young children.

📍 Boothstown Marina, Worsley, Manchester

🎟️ Bookings can be made by phone or on our website.
www.bridgewatercruises.co.uk
01942 878606 // 07725130 277

✨ Only 20% deposit required to secure your booking.

💻 Please note: a 6% booking fee applies to online bookings.

🎅 Limited dates available — book now and celebrate Christmas on the canal! 🎄❤️

24/08/2026

🎅✨ PUBLIC SANTA CRUISES ARE BACK! ✨🎄

ALL ABOARD THE COUNTESS OF BRIDGEWATER FOR A MAGICAL CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE! ⛴️🎅

Join us for one of our Public Santa Cruises and enjoy a magical 1.5-hour Christmas cruise along the beautiful Bridgewater Canal. There’s festive fun for the whole family, with Santa, crafts, gifts, reindeer food and plenty of Christmas cheer!

🎄 SAILING DATES & TIMES 🎄

📅 Saturday 19th December — 11am & 2pm
📅 Sunday 20th December — 11am & 2pm
📅 Tuesday 22nd December — 11am & 2pm
📅 Wednesday 23rd December — 11am & 2pm

🎅 WHAT'S INCLUDED?

⛴️ A magical 1.5-hour Christmas cruise along the Bridgewater Canal
✉️ Write a special letter to Santa
🎨 Enjoy festive arts & crafts
🎅 Meet Santa and take as many photos as you like
🎁 Choose your very own toy from Santa’s magical toyshop
🦌 Make a bag of reindeer food to take home for Christmas Eve
☕ Adults can enjoy hot chocolate, tea/coffee or warming mulled w**e and a delicious mince pie
🧃 Children receive a warm Vimto, hot chocolate or juice

🎟️ TICKET PRICES:

👧 Child: £29.95
👨 Adult: £23.95
👶 Infant under 1: FREE when accompanied by a full-paying child*

📞 HOW TO BOOK:

Bookings can be made over the phone by contacting us on 01942 878606// 07725130 277], or you can book online through our website.

🌐 Click the link below to go directly to our booking page and view the available dates and times on our calendar:
👉https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/bridgewatercruises/items/576313/calendar/?flow=621648&full-items=yes

💳 Secure your booking with just a 20% deposit, with the remaining balance payable 14 days before your booking date.
⚠️ Please note: A 6% booking fee applies to online bookings.
🎅✨ Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment!

📍DEPARTURE POINT:

Boothstown Marina
14 Quayside Close
Boothstown, Worsley
Manchester
M28 1YB

🎟️ Book your Public Santa Cruise today and make magical memories that will last a lifetime! 🎅⛴️✨

Infants under 1 travel free but must be held or seated on an adult’s knee and do not receive a gift, crafts or refreshments. If you would like an infant to meet Santa and receive a gift, please purchase a child ticket.

11/08/2026

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19/07/2026

✨ Setting up for Sunday lunch aboard the boat 🚤🍽️💙
Tables set, napkins folded, getting everything ready for a lovely afternoon on the water. 🌊🌿🥂

17/07/2026

We were delighted to welcome Timewell’s coach company on board for a relaxing 2-hour Cream Tea Cruise today! ☀️🫖🚤

After enjoying a visit to Bents Garden Centre, they joined us for a leisurely cruise, taking in the beautiful scenery while indulging in a delicious cream tea 🍓 Timewells Travel

12/07/2026

10/07/2026

We were delighted to welcome Yorkshire Rose Holidays back onboard this week for their third trip with us this month! 🚢🫖

After enjoying a visit to the Lowry Centre, they joined us for one of our relaxing Afternoon Tea Cruises aboard the Countess of Bridgewater 🥪 🍓🍰☕️

Thank you for choosing to cruise with us once again—we hope everyone had a wonderful afternoon and look forward to welcoming you back again soon! 💙Yorkshire Rose Holidays

Address

Boothstown Marina, 14 Quayside Close, Boothstown, Worsley
Manchester
M281YB

Telephone

01942878606

Website

http://www.bridgewatercruises.co.uk/

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