HARRY STEVENS - TRIPS FOR GROUPS
Now open for 2008 season

Our trips operate from 2 bases, both being easily accessible from the coach drop-off point by the Theatre or from nearby public car parks:
Guildford Boat House is in Millbrook car park just along from the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. For a map of how to find us please click HERE.
Town Wharf is at the bottom of the High Street at Riverside Walk.

The Harry Stevens is an open-sided craft (with roll-down blinds for all-weather protection), and holds 60 people, with a minimum of 30 for group bookings.  We reserve the right to sell remaining seats to the general public except where the boat is privately chartered.
Group Trips are available every day of the week except Monday & Friday. Please call for more details.

The trips cover the stretch of water between Guildford and Godalming, and vary in length from 45 minutes to 2 hours.  For a longer trip, you can charter the boat privately – please ask for details. Please use the contact form or call Guildford Boat House on 01483 504494 for more details, a brochure or for booking information.

Trip D - 1 3/4 hour single journey between Guildford Boat House and Farncombe Boat House or vice versa

The Journey Leaving Guildford Boat House, you travel south passing water meadows, St Catherine's Ferry (used by Pilgrims on route to Canterbury), and through St Catherine's Lock; under the lowest bridge on the river at Broadford, past the entrance to the old Wey & Arun Canal, and through a second lock at Unstead, before arriving at Farncombe Boat House*. This trip can be taken in reverse. Map of river...

Prices Adult: £7.00 Child: £3.50 (5 - 14 yrs) Under 5's free of charge, but must be declared for safety reasons.

Subject to arrangement this cruise may be combined with refreshments at 'Hector's on the Wey' Bistro at Farncombe Boat House. *Farncombe Boat House is our sister boathouse set by the island at Catteshall Lock, Godalming. There are pleasant lawns in front of the Bistro which is open every day in season. Morning coffee, lunch or afternoon tea can be taken either before or after your cruise depending on the direction booked. Coach pick-up points at both boathouses. For menus and prices contact Peter at Hector's on the Wey'. Tel: 01483 418769. All refreshments must be booked at least 10 days in advance and are subject to availability. Hector's on the Wey Bistro

Trip F - 1 3/4 hour single journey from Guildford Boat House to Dapdune Wharf via St Catherine's Ferry

The Journey Leaving Guildford Boat House, you travel south passing the water meadows of St Catherine's Ferry (used by Pilgrims on route to Canterbury), returning through Millmead Lock in the centre of town, passing the old warehouses, wharves and treadmill crane and finishing at the National Trust Vistitors Centre at Dapdune Wharf. Map of river...

Prices Adult: £7.00 Child: £3.50 (5 - 14 yrs) Under 5's free of charge, but must be declared for safety reasons.

Dapdune Wharf Dapdune Wharf was once the barge-building centre of the River Wey Navigations. Visitors can now discover the secrets of Surrey's historic waterway through a series of exhibitions, models and displays. Fares do not include the cost of entry into Dapdune Wharf - these prices are available on application. Admission is free to National Trust members. The Wharf is open from 11am to 5pm Thursday to Monday (closed every Tuesday and Wednesday). There is ample parking at the Wharf and it is just a short walk back to the Town Centre. There are refreshments and a picnic area on site. Dapdune Wharf Centre

Other trips may be available by special arrangement – we try to be flexible but if we really think something can’t be fitted in we will say so!

All services are subject to availability, river conditions, weather etc and cannot be guaranteed. Guildford Boat House reserves the right to change the schedule when necessary and without notice. A minimum of 30 paying passengers is required to make a group bookings. We very much regret that space constraints and safety reasons mean that our craft are not suitable for the accommodation of the wheelchair-bound. We reserve the right to sell remaining seats to the general public except where the boat is privately chartered.

HARRY STEVENS - TRIPS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS
A visit to the River Wey - owned and cared for by the National Trust - can contribute to many areas of the curriculum. From geography and science, to technology and mathematics, history and art, a visit can stimulate activities in most subjects.
Guildford Boat House operates River Trips covering the stretch of navigation between Godalming and Guildford and offers an ideal way for Key Stage 1 & 2 children to study the river at first hand.
The trip boat Harry Stevens is named after the last proprietor of the Wey Navigation, who donated the river to the National Trust in 1964. This is an open-sided launch seating up to 69 passengers and for all weather protection the craft is fitted with roll-down-see-through curtains. There is a public address system on board used by the skipper for commentaries whilst cruising, and sometimes by staff if the trip is to cover aspects of riveeer life you are seeking to highlight.

Guildford Boat House is ideally situated in the middle of Guildford Town making it possible to combine two or more activities to make the most of your day.
Guildford Castle is within walking distance.
Guildford Museum has many displays featuring the river as well as much local information - Tel: 01483 444750
Guildford Discovery Science Centre - Tel: 01483 537080
Guildford Borough Council provides excellent free guided walks through the town - Tel: 01483 444333
The Meadows opposite the Boat House are ideal for picnics and games.

Dapdune Wharf
Trips can be combined with a visit to Dapdune Wharf, situated downstream from Guildford Boat House.
The Wharf was once the barge-building site for the River's main operator. It was opened as a National Trust Visitor's Centre in 1996 and gives a fascinating insight into the history of this 20 mile waterway. The Education Department at the Wharf have put together some excellent facilities as well as a good education pack for teachers. The Education Officer will tailor your visit to your needs if you so wish. There is a classroom and activities can include dressing up, role-play as well as science and IT. There is coach parking at the Wharf.
To combine a river trip passing through a lock with a visit to the Wharf makes the very best use of a day.
Please remember that you must book your visit with Dapdune Wharf and there is a separate charge to enter for groups unless your school has National Trust education group membership. Dapdune Wharf is open from Thursday to Monday inclusive, but school groups can often book on other days.

The Cruises for School Groups
From Easter to the end of October, trips can be booked (subject to availability, of course) on the following days:

Easter to 17 May:- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. 22 May to 12 July:- Tuesday and Thursday. 11 Sep to 25 Oct:- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

1. 45 minute return cruise from Guildford Boat House upstream turning in front of St Catherine's Lock, passing water meadows, St Catherine's Ferry, Priory and Sands.
   Fares: Staff £4.00 (1 free per 10 children) Pupils £2.00
   There is a minimum charge of £60.00 for this cruise.
2. 1hr 30min return cruise from Guildford Boat House upstream through St Catherine's Lock and under the lowest bridge on the navigation at Shalford, past the old gun-powder store, turning at the entrance to the Wey and Arun Canal (at present under restoration) and returning to Guildford
   Fares: Staff £6.00 (1 free per 10 children) Pupils £3.00
   There is a minimum charge of £90.00 for this cruise.
3. 45 minute single journey from Guildford Boat House downstream to Dapdune Wharf passing through Millmead Lock, past the Treadmill Crane and old town warehouses before arriving at the Wharf. *
   Fares: Single Staff £4.50 (1 free per 10 children) Pupils £2.25
   There is a minimum charge of £67.50 for this cruise.
4. 1hr 30min single journey from Guildford Boat House upstream to St Catherine's Sands turning to come downstream through Millmead Lock and the town to Dapdune Wharf. *
   Fares: Single Staff £6.50 (1 free per 10 children) Pupils £3.25
   There is a minimum charge of £97.50 for this cruise.
5. 1hr 45min single journey from Guildford Boat House to Farncombe Boat House, near the top end of the River Wey & Godalming Navigations, passing the water meadows, St Catherine's Sands and Chapel, St Catherine's Lock, the old gunpowder store and wharf, Unstead Lock and other features including WWII 'pill boxes'. *
   Fares: Single Staff £7.00 (1 free per 10 children) Pupils £3.50
   There is a minimum charge of £105.00 for this cruise.
   * Trips 3, 4 amd 5 can be taken in reverse. Many schools cater for a large number of pupils by splitting the group in two, with half travelling in one direction and the other half in the other.

Booking Procedure for School Groups
Please study the trip options, then contact Guildford Boat House Booking Office or use our Contact form with your preferred dates and times ( it is helpful if you have alternatives available in case your first choice is already taken).

A confirmation of the trip details will be sent to you in the form of an invoice showing how the fares are calculated. As a concession for schools, we vary our normal terms by allowing you to pay up to one month after the trip, or by the end of the current term, which ever id the soonewr, rather than in advance, as we ask private parties to do. A second invoice, based on the actual number of people attending, is issued on the day of the trip.

One teacher or helper travels free of charge for every ten children booked. Teachers are most welcome to have a preview trip where possible, by prior arrangement.

Descriptive notes are available free of charge, covering the 4 mile stretch of river between Guildford and Godalming. Please askif you would like a copy. If you wish to visit Dapdune Wharf you must contact them direct on 01483 561389 to book and pay for any facilities you may require - classroom, guides, workpacks etc.

All services are subject to availability, river conditions, weather etc and cannot be guaranteed. Guildford Boat House reserves the right to change the schedule when necessary and without notice. A minimum of 30 paying passengers is required to make a group booking. We very much regret that owing to the design of our craft, they are not suitable for the accommodation of wheelchair bound passengers. This is due to space constraints and for reasons of safety and access.