River Trips & Wildlife Experiences from Upstreet Nr Canterbury.

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Date 17/01/2025
Trips Closed
Skipper
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History and general information

A green, in colour, and action, environmentally friendly electric powered boat, owned by Grove Ferry River Trips is available to take you quietly and sedately on a river cruise along the Kentish Stour, the cruise is managed by the skipper who will occasionally break the peace to enhance the trip with anecdotes of history that are relevant to your location on the river. As you pass through areas of outstanding beauty out of reach to others on foot or by car enjoy the quiet, fume free boat, the fresh air, and the tranquility.


“Ellen Mary” is the ideal platform for photographing the area. The boat will comfortably seat up to 12 passengers and is safe for children, under parental control. Why not enjoy a relaxing 50-minute river trip or book for a private “voyage” either way you get close to nature and the Kent countryside before finally returning to The Grove Pub and Inn – our mooring location.

2025 Season

The plan for 2025 is to continue running river trips and wildlife experiences, we’ll stick to what we know. We prefer that all trips are pre-booked (Wildlife experiences must be pre booked), this is easy with our proven online booking system, however, we can still accept some spontaneous walk-ins if space allows.

If you are unable to book online, email or call us and we will assist in making a booking for you.

Unfortunately the rise in the cost of everything means we are having to increase our prices for the first time since 2015.

There are links above to all the relevant details but if you have any question Contact Us.

Wildlife video
Wildlife reports

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Scheduled Trips 2025

Trips run hourly from 1200 till early evening. Weather and river conditions permitting…. Final decision on all trips rests with the skipper.

Jan to 21 March 2025 Closed
22 March to 7 Apr Weekends Only
9 Apr to 22 Apr Wedneday to Sunday + Bank Holiday
22 Apr to 6 May Weekends Only + Bank Holiday
6 May to 15 July Wednesday to Sunday
16 July to 31 Aug Every Day
1 Sept to 28 Sept Wedneday to Sunday
29 Sept to 2 Nov Weekends Only
3 Nov to 31 Dec Closed

Prices

Scheduled River Trips £12.50 Adults £5 under 16’s, babies and carers free
Exclusive River Trips £125 for max 12 passengers 
Special River Trips £125 per hour for max 12 passengers
Wildlife Experience (guided) £30 per person (2 hours)
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