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2020 WINDSOR - - WINDSOR -- RUNNYMEDE Group Travel MARLOW -HAMPTON COURT Boat tripsonthe Group Travel on the River Thames

“Tea room experience” Luxury afternoon tea cruise

ased on the Thames at Windsor, Runnymede and Maidenhead, BFrench Brothers luxury passenger boat operators offer a variety of boats and services specifically designed for the group organiser and tour operator.

The prices which appear throughout are inclusive of the group discount, which applies to group bookings of a minimum number of 20 passengers (unless otherwise stated). Contents: Trips that start from Runnymede 2 Trips that start from Windsor 4 Trips that start from Maidenhead 6 Service trips to Windsor 8 (from Runnymede & Maidenhead) Service trip to Hampton Court 10 (from Runnymede) Service trip to Marlow 11 (from Windsor via Maidenhead) cruises 12 Children’s trips 13 Combined visits 14 Special events 16 Private charter 18 Useful stuff 19 Terms & conditions 20 Booking Form 21

Groups hotline - 01753 827345 Email - [email protected] Web - www.frenchbrothers.co.uk “Tea room experience” Luxury afternoon tea cruise

Introduced last year, this intimate dining experience with ever changing scenery has proven to be hugely popular. Available from Windsor & Runnymede, our “Tea room experience” is the perfect cruise for groups looking for a traditional afternoon tea on the river.

Sit back and enjoy the views as we serve you a high quality afternoon tea, served on china from our 3 tier cake stands. Groups can benefit from enjoying the picturesque views from the upper deck before dining in style in the lower saloon.

With fully stocked bars on all vessels, why not enjoy a glass of something special whilst cruising?

Available daily from Windsor & Runnymede £28.50 per person trips that start from Runnymede

New Queen of the Thames at Runnymede

Trip 1 Trip 1 - 2 hour return Trip 4 - Runnymede hop on / hop off Trip 1 Windsor 40 min Runnymede 2 hour A cruise through the “back garden” of Board the Lucy Fisher, a replica of £5.30 per adult £14.75 per adult Windsor with views of the Castle, a Victorian paddle steamer at the £2.65 per child Royal Farm and Queen Adelaide’s Runnymede Boathouse and cruise £9.85 per child Cottage. The boat will pass through Old upstream to the Bells of Ouzeley, which Minimum 4020 Windsor Lock and the village of , is featured in Jerome K. Jerome’s Available Daily Available Monday to Friday and then turns at . “Three Men in a Boat”. Here the boat Departures every half an Departs 14.45 turns, heading downstream passing the hour from 10.00 - 17.00 A lovely and simple cruise with plenty to Memorials and onto the Runnymede see. The level landing stages and easy Pleasure Grounds finally ending back at access makes this an ideal trip for those the Runnymede Boathouse. with restricted mobility. This trip is perfect for children. Trip 4 Runnymede hop on / hop off £8.15 per adult Trip 5 - Jungle book cruise See the £5.45 per child This hour long trip takes place on board Minimum 20 the Lucy Fisher, a replica of a Victorian Available Daily paddle steamer. Board at the Runnymede sights from Departs hourly from Boathouse cruising through , 11.00 until 17.00 then heading downstream passing the the river Memorials, to the Runnymede Pleasure Grounds before returning to the boathouse.

An informative commentary is given Trip 5 and the price includes a hot dog snack Jungle book cruise with a drink. A lovely early evening trip £16.30 per adult for children that will really spark their £11.00 per child imagination! Minimum 20 Available Daily Departs 18.00 or 19.00

2 Runnymede Lunch & tea cruises

Board the boat at the Runnymede Boathouse and cruise upstream for these Trip 3 - 2 hour lunch cruise (option A) - Cold lunch new intimate cruises through the grounds of , taking in a unique view Traditional Ploughmans lunch Trip 3A of Her Majesty's favourite home from English Cheddar cheese Ploughman’s lunch cruise across Estate. Slice of finest ham £26.25 per person Your group can enjoy the views from the Coleslaw Minimum 40 upper deck of the Castle, Royal Farm and Green salad with tomatoes Queen Adelaide’s Cottage before moving Pickled onion, gherkins & pickle Available Monday to Friday to the comfortable saloon, complete with Roll and butter Departs 11.00 a fully licensed bar where they can dine in Slice of cake Returns 13.00 style. Cup of tea or coffee With two sailings to choose from, groups can opt for either a hearty lunch or a Trip 3 - 2 hour lunch cruise (option B) - Hot lunch sumptuous tea. This will be served when the boat makes its turn at Romney lock Trip 3B Delicious home made shepherds pie for the return journey to the Runnymede Shepherds pie lunch cruise Boathouse. Selection of fresh vegetables £33.60 Gravy per person The afternoon tea will be served on a three Roll and butter Minimum 40 tiered cake stand whilst the lunch will be presented on china followed by a piece Home made apple pie Available Monday to Friday of cake. Both are accompanied with tea Fresh cream Departs 11.00 or coffee. The lunch options are a choice Cup of tea or coffee Returns 13.00 of a hearty Ploughmans lunch or a filling shepherds pie. Trip 2 - “Tea room experience” Runnymede luxury tea cruise Tea and coffee included Selection of finger sandwiches on white, brown and tomato bread Trip 2A All served on china Cream cheese & cucumber, “Tea room experience” Ham and mustard, egg & cress Luxury tea cruise Enjoy the views from and smoked salmon. the top deck £28.50 per person Fruit scone Minimum 40 Dine in style in the Jam and clotted cream comfortable lower Fruit tartlet, mini afternoon tea Available Monday to Friday cake saloon Departs 14.45 Shortbread biscuit Returns 16.45 Level landing stages & easy access to Cup of tea or coffee the boat makes these ideal trips for people with restricted mobility.

Trips 2B & 3C

NEW For small groups, the Ploughmans & tea cruises (above) are available on the following set dates:

May 5th, 14th & 20th Sept 8th, 17th & 23rd

Minimum 12 Maximum 20

Shared boat, payment at time of booking trips that start from Windsor

Windsor Majesty, Lady Margaret Anne & Windsor at Windsor

Trip 6 - Windsor 40 minute return Trip 7 - Windsor 2 hour return Trip 6 Windsor 40 minute This short cruise goes upstream to Leaving Windsor Promenade, passengers £8.15 per adult Lock & returns with fantastic views of Windsor can enjoy excellent views of Windsor Castle £5.45 per child Castle, , Mill House, Windsor and Eton College. After passing Windsor Minimum 20 Racecourse & the Brocas Meadows. Racecourse, the boat passes through and passes Sutherland Daily every 1/2 hour The view of the Castle from the river is Grange, The Willows and Bray Film Studios. from 10.00 until 17.00 undoubtedly the finest there is, making this trip excellent for those who are visiting The boat then heads towards Oakley Trip 7 Windsor for the first time. Particularly Court, Queen’s Eyot and Monkey Island Windsor 2 hour suitable for those with a busy itinerary, as where the boat turns for the journey back £14.75 per adult boats depart frequently throughout the day. to Windsor. £9.85 per child Trips 14 and 17 - Late afternoon departures from Windsor Minimum 20 Available Daily If you spent the day in Windsor, perhaps Departs at enjoying some retail therapy or maybe Trip 14 - Windsor to Runnymede 13.30 & 14.30 you’ve been exploring her Majesty’s favourite home, then we have the perfect Travelling through the grounds of Windsor Trip 14 way to end your day. Castle your group can take in unique views Windsor to Runnymede of the ’ Chester and Brunswick Departs Windsor 16.00 Why not board a boat at Windsor and towers along with the Royal Farm and Arrives Runnymede 17.30 depart in style, enjoy a drink from the fully Queen Adelaide’s Cottage, before arriving at Available Daily licensed bar, sit back and unwind before Runnymede home to Magna Carta. having your coach collect you at either Trip 17 Runnymede to the east or Maidenhead to Windsor to Maidenhead the west. Trip 17 - Windsor to Maidenhead Departs Windsor 15.45 Both trips, steeped in history, are a perfect Arrives Maidenhead 17.15 regal farewell to a royal visit! Bid farewell to Royal Windsor and take this Available Tuesday to star studded cruise to Maidenhead the Royal Have your coach meet you at your destination Saturday Borough’s very own ‘Hollywood on Thames’. and take the stress out of leaving Windsor’s Sunglasses at the ready, play paparazzi for Trips 14 & 17 busy town centre whilst sightseeing in style. the afternoon as we travel past the homes of £14.10 per adult the rich and famous at Bray - finally arriving at £9.45 per child Maidenhead which has good coach access. Minimum 20 4 Windsor Lunch & tea cruises

Board the boat at the Windsor Promenade for this new intimate tea room experience Trip 9 - 2 hour lunch cruise (option A) - Cold lunch cruise, offering the chance to travel in style at Windsor; Her Majesty’s favourite home. Traditional Ploughmans lunch Trip 9A Cruise upstream past the famous royal English Cheddar cheese Ploughman’s lunch cruise and Eton college Slice of finest ham £26.25 per person before heading downstream to see the Coleslaw Minimum 20 most famous view of Windsor castle from Green salad with tomatoes the river and on through Romney lock. Pickled onion, gherkins & pickle Available Daily Roll and butter Departs 11.00 Your group can enjoy the views from Slice of cake Returns 13.00 the upper deck before moving to the Cup of tea or coffee comfortable saloon, complete with a fully licensed bar where they can dine in style. Trip 9 - 2 hour lunch cruise (option B) - Hot lunch With two sailings to choose from, groups can opt for either a hearty lunch or a Trip 9B Delicious home made shepherds pie sumptuous tea. This will be served when Shepherds pie lunch cruise the boat makes its turn at Old Windsor Selection of fresh vegetables £33.60 weir for the return journey to the Windsor Gravy per person Promenade. Roll and butter Minimum 20

Home made apple pie Available Daily Fresh cream Departs 11.00 Cup of tea or coffee Returns 13.00 Trip 8 - “Tea room experience” Windsor luxury tea cruise

Selection of finger sandwiches on white, brown and tomato bread Trip 8 “Tea room experience” Cream cheese & cucumber, Luxury tea cruise Ham and mustard, egg & cress and smoked salmon. £28.50 per adult Fruit scone Minimum 20 Jam and clotted cream Available Daily Fruit tartlet, mini afternoon tea cake Shortbread biscuit Departs 14.30 Returns 16.30 Cup of tea or coffee

Want to book? Call us on Windsor Sovereign at Windsor 01753 827345 5 trips that start from Maidenhead

River Thames at

Trip 16 Trip 16 - Maidenhead to Windsor single Trip 23 - Maidenhead to Marlow single Maidenhead to Windsor Cruising from Maidenhead at 11.00, you The boat departs Maidenhead at 12.30. SINGLE will pass the houses of the stars, descend Travelling onwards, passing through £14.10 per adult Boveney and Bray Locks, & continue past the famous Boulters Lock, to cruise the £9.45 per child Oakley Court and Monkey Island. The beautiful reach, the setting of the Departs Maidenhead 11.00 boat continues past Windsor Racecourse, and on through Cookham Arrives Windsor 12.30 with spectacular views of Windsor Castle, and Bourne End to Marlow. arriving at 12.30. Minimum 20 This trip is compatible with excursions that Tuesday to Saturday Located within a few miles of the M4 combine a river cruise with a visit to the motorway, our Maidenhead landing stage Gallery at Cookham or Trip 23 is within easy access from most of the the River and Rowing Museum at Henley, Maidenhead to Marlow country. Coach access is excellent as as Henley town is only 10 minutes in your single your coach can drop you off right next to coach by road from Marlow. the boat - and be waiting for you at the £26.60 per adult Windsor coach park to take you home This morning trip includes a with Ploughmans lunch later. A unique day in Windsor calls for a Ploughmans lunch. Minimum 40 unique mode of transport! Available Tuesday to Friday Departs Maidenhead 12.30 Arrives Marlow 14.30

Bray Royale at Brunel’s Sounding Arch

6 Maidenhead Lunch & tea cruises

TRIPS 38 & 39 Available 11th July to 6th Sept Trip 38 - 2 hour lunch cruise (& out of season subject to availability)

Board the boat at the Maidenhead Trip 38 Promenade and cruise upstream for Traditional Ploughmans lunch Ploughman’s lunch cruise this new cream tea cruise. Your group will travel through the breathtaking £26.25 per person English Cheddar cheese Cliveden Reach taking in the views of the Minimum 40 Slice of finest ham beautiful Cliveden House before heading Coleslaw downstream to Bray to spot the homes of Available Mondays Green salad with tomatoes the rich and famous. Departs 11.00 Pickled onion, gherkins & pickle Returns 13.00 Your group can enjoy the views from Roll and butter the upper deck before moving to the Slice of cake 11th July to 6th Sept comfortable saloon, complete with a fully Cup of tea or coffee out of season subject to licensed bar where they can dine in style. availability With two sailings to choose from, groups can opt for either a hearty lunch or a simple tea. Trip 39 - Maidenhead 2 hour cream tea cruise

Trip 39

Cream tea £24.50 per adult Minimum 40 Two fruit scones Wednesdays & Fridays Jam and clotted cream Departs 14.30 Cup of tea or coffee All served on china 11th July to 6th Sept out of season subject to availability

Pass the homes of the rich & famous at Bray

NEW Trip 40 - Maidenhead 40 minute trip - Available Daily from 11th July to 6th Sept only

This short cruise goes upstream to Waterside Inn, with fantastic views of the Trip 40 Boulters Lock, where it turns. It then travels riverside houses of the rich and famous. downstream, passing underneath Brunel’s The boat then returns to the Maidenhead £8.15 per adult magnificent sounding arch. Continuing on Promenade. £5.45 per child towards the famous Michelin starred Available Daily

To make a booking Cliveden House from the River Thames 01753 827345 7 service trips to Windsor from Runnymede & Maidenhead

Windsor Monarch at Windsor

Trip 12 - Runnymede to Windsor return Trip 13 - Runnymede to Windsor single Trip 12, 13, 14 Runnymede to Windsor Leaving from the Runnymede Boathouse The morning leg of this trip is available as and return at 11.00, the boat will cruise upstream a single journey only, if required, departing through and continues from the Runnymede Boathouse at 11.00. RETURN through the pretty villages of Old Windsor Your coach can drop you off at Runnymede £18.55 per adult and Datchet. Travelling through the and then go on to wait for you at Windsor, £12.40 per child grounds of Windsor Castle, the boat then hence avoiding the traffic of the town passes through Romney Lock and arrives centre and arriving in style. SINGLE in Windsor at 12.30. £14.10 per adult £9.45 per child The boat returns to historic Runnymede Trip 14 - Windsor to Runnymede single Departs Runnymede 11.00 departing at 16.00 to arrive at 17.30, Arrives Windsor 12.30 ending with views of the Magna Carta The afternoon leg of this trip is also Departs Windsor 16.00 memorials, Magna Carta Island and “The available as a single journey only, leaving Arrives Runnymede 17.30 Jurors”. from the Windsor Promenade at 16.00. Your coach can drop you in the coach Being able to see all of these historic park and then go to pick you up later from sights from the boat makes this a perfect Runnymede, hence avoiding the traffic of Minimum 20 day in Royal Windsor whilst avoiding the the town centre, and leaving in style. Available Daily road traffic of the town centre.

Windsor Royal on the Thames at Windsor

8 Trip 15, 16, 17 Trip 15 - Maidenhead to Windsor return Trip 16 - Maidenhead to Windsor single Maidenhead to Windsor return Cruising from Maidenhead at 11.00, you The morning leg of this trip is available as will pass along “millionaires row” and see a single journey only, if required, leaving RETURN the houses of the stars. Pass through Bray from the Maidenhead Promenade at £18.55 per adult and Boveney Locks, Oakley Court and 11.00. Your coach can drop you off at £12.40 per child Monkey Island then continue past Windsor Maidenhead and then go on to wait for you Racecourse with spectacular views of at Windsor, hence avoiding the traffic of SINGLE Windsor Castle arriving at 12.30. Departing the town centre and arriving in style. £14.10 per adult again at 15.45, this trip makes a super end £9.45 per child to a full day out in Windsor. This allows for your coach to meet you at Maidenhead Trip 17 - Windsor to Maidenhead single Departs Maidenhead 11.00 when you arrive at 17.15. Arrives Windsor 12.30 The afternoon leg of this trip is also Departs Windsor 15.45 The late start on this trip makes it ideal available as a single journey only, leaving Arrives Maidenhead 17.15 for groups who have some way to travel. from the Windsor Promenade at 15.45. Located within a few miles of the M4 Your coach can drop you in the coach park motorway, our Maidenhead landing and then go on to pick you up later at the Trip 18A stage is within easy access from most Maidenhead Promenade - a perfect end to Combined Maidenhead to of the country. There is plenty of time in a perfect day. Runnymede trip the afternoon to enjoy the town with its famous Castle and attractions. Your group £18.55 per adult leaves in style at the end of their day with £12.40 per child a relaxing cruise back to the Maidenhead Trip 18 - Maidenhead to Runnymede Promenade where coaches are able to pick up easily. A truly unique day out. Amazing value! Trip 18B Combined Runnymede to Eton College Make the most of your day visit to Windsor Maidenhead trip by combining two great value trips - the £18.55 per adult Runnymede service and the Maidenhead £12.40 per child service - all in one day!

Option A - Start your day at Maidenhead Minimum 20 at 11.00 and travel to Windsor. Spend Available the afternoon in Windsor then catch the Tuesday to Saturday afternoon sailing from Windsor at 16.00 to Runnymede. Waterside Inn The Thames Option B - Start your day at Runnymede Bray at 11.00 and travel to Windsor. Spend at Windsor the afternoon in Windsor then catch the 15.45 afternoon sailing from Windsor to is steeped in Maidenhead. history

To check availability Windsor Sovereign at Boulters Lock 01753 827345 9 service trip to Hampton Court from Runnymede

Hampton Court

Trip 19 Runnymede to Hampton Court & return Runnymede to Hampton Court

Available 22nd June to 3rd September Perfect for any group wishing to visit SINGLE £20.35 per adult Departing at 09.15 from Runnymede, the palace, or for something completely home to King John’s Magna Carta, the different, don’t miss the new opportunity RETURN boat passes through the vibrant town of to visit Sunbury’s Walled Garden. Those £22.70 per adult wanting a long trip - take the whole trip Staines - the ancient start of the tidal Trip 20 Thames before the locks were built. in the afternoon from Hampton Court to Runnymede. Staines to Hampton Court New for 2020 SINGLE Schedule £19.40 per adult Boarding at Staines Town Hall, your Embark : Runnymede Boathouse - 09.15 group can now travel by boat & alight at Staines - 10.00 RETURN the stunning Walled Garden at Sunbury Chertsey - 11.00 £20.80 per adult with access to the Tapestry Galley (entry Walled Garden - 12.40 to both are free as long as you book in Disembark : Hampton Court - 13.15 Trip 21 advance). See new trip 41. Chertsey to Hampton Court Embark : Hampton Court - 14.30 Walled Garden - 15.00 SINGLE Chertsey Lock is next (one of our most Chertsey - 16.30 £16.00 per adult popular stops) on this trip, passing through Staines - 17.45 Disembark : Runnymede Boathouse - 18.30 RETURN Coway Sale where Julius Caesar forded £17.50 per adult the river and on to Shepperton. The boat then passes through Sunbury Lock which New Trip 41 has a unique second barge lock adjacent Staines to Walled Garden to it still in operation. For groups booking SINGLE trip 41, the boat takes a quick detour - £19.40 per adult otherwise, its on to Molesey Lock RETURN On approaching Hampton Court, you £20.80 per adult will pass some lovely house boats, some Available 22nd June to 3rd formerly owned by stars such as Diana September Dors. You are then afforded superb views of . Lady Margaret Anne at Minimum 20 Hampton Court Bridge Available Monday, Tuesday & Thursdays 10 service trip to Marlow from Windsor via Maidenhead

Marlow as seen from the River Thames

Windsor to Marlow (via Maidenhead) Trip 22 A & B Windsor to Marlow The Windsor to Marlow cruise calls in at the SINGLE - £31.50 picturesque riverside town of Maidenhead. with Ploughmans lunch The boat leaves Windsor with views of the Schedule £45.20 Castle before calling in at Maidenhead. MORNING RETURN - Travelling onwards, passing through Embark : Windsor - 11.00 with Ploughmans lunch & the famous Boulters Lock, to cruise the Intermediate stop : Maidenhead - 12.30 cream tea beautiful Cliveden reach, the setting of the Disembark : Marlow - 14.30 Minimum 40 Profumo affair and on through Cookham MORNING TRIP INCLUDES A HEARTY HAM AND and Bourne End to Marlow. CHEESE PLOUGHMANS LUNCH This trip is compatible with excursions that Trip 22 C AFTERNOON combine a river cruise with a visit to the Marlow to Windsor Embark : Marlow - 15.30 Stanley Spencer Gallery at Cookham or Intermediate stop : Maidenhead - 17.30 the River and Rowing Museum at Henley, SINGLE - £28.15 Disembark : Windsor - 19.00 as Henley town is only 10 minutes in your with cream tea coach by road from Marlow. AFTERNOON TRIP INCLUDES A TRADITIONAL CREAM TEA Minimum 40 Two fruit scones Jam and clotted cream The Morning trip includes a Ploughmans Cup of tea or coffee lunch and the afternoon trip includes a cream tea - both served on china. Trip 23 Maidenhead to Marlow SINGLE - £26.60 with Ploughmans lunch RETURN - £43.10 with Ploughmans lunch & cream tea Minimum 40

S.L. Streatley cruising the Cliveden reach Available Tuesday to Friday 11 Christmas Cruises

Christmas lunch on the Thames

3 hour cruise, hot Christmas lunch & gift from Santa...

Trip 25 - Santa Special Christmas Trip 25 Trip 37 - Festive tea cruise lunch cruise Santa Special lunch cruise Santa’s swapped his sleigh for a boat, so Board at the Runnymede Boathouse or £40.00 per person join us at Runnymede for this fun and Windsor Promenade for a really festive 2½ festive cruise that will be sure to get your hour cruise during which you will be served Available November to group in the Christmas spirit. a luxurious afternoon tea. January Departs Runnymede 13.00 Warm yourself with a merry mulled wine With a choice of 2 sailings it is perfect for all Arrives Runnymede 16.00 before we serve you a three course lunch groups as it fits lots of itineraries. Also suitable for companies and colleagues looking to with all the trimmings. With seasonal Trip 37 celebrate towards the end of the working day. music throughout the afternoon, enjoy this Festive afternoon tea cruise joyful journey through a winter wonderland You may enhance your trip with a optional £28.50 per person before a festive visit from Santa himself. glass of chilled Prosecco. A small gift in his sack for all your guests, Available Nov to Jan what better way to start the holiday season Menu: Departures at: Round of savoury sandwiches 12.00 and 15.30 than celebrating with friends. Scone with butter, jam & clotted cream Slice of cake Runnymede or Windsor Mulled wine Mince pie Hot soup of the day Cup of tea or coffee Optional Prosecco Roast turkey £4 per glass Roast potatoes Brussel sprouts Carrots Pigs in blankets Traditional stuffing Sherry gravy Christmas pudding and brandy sauce Tea or coffee with mince pie

12 Windsor Sceptre in the snow... trips for Children ideal for school visits & all children’s clubs

Trip 6 - Windsor 40 minute return Trip 5 - Jungle book cruise Trip 6 Windsor 40 min This short cruise goes upstream to This hour long trip takes place on board £8.15 per adult Boveney Lock and returns with fantastic the Lucy Fisher, a replica of a Victorian £5.45 per child views of Windsor Castle, Eton College, paddle steamer. Board at the Runnymede Mill House, Windsor Racecourse and the Boathouse cruising through Old Windsor, Minimum 20 Brocas Meadows. then heading downstream passing the Available Daily Memorials to the Runnymede Pleasure Departs every half an hour The view of the Castle from the river is Grounds before returning to the boathouse. from 10.00 until 17.00 undoubtedly the finest there is, making The price includes a hot dog and a drink. this trip excellent for those who are visiting Windsor for the first time. The length of the trip also makes it popular with children, Trip 4 - Runnymede hop on / hop off with the Home Park close by providing Trip 5 Board the Lucy Fisher, a replica of excellent playground and picnic facilities. Jungle book cruise Particularly suitable for those packing a Victorian paddle steamer at the a lot into their itinerary, as boats depart Runnymede Boathouse for a return cruise £16.30 per adult frequently throughout the day. upstream to the Bells of Ouzeley, which £11.00 per child is featured in Jerome K. Jerome’s “Three Minimum 20 Men in a Boat”. Here the boat turns, Schools & educational visits Available Daily Cubs, Brownies, Scouts & Guides heading downstream passing the Magna & all other children’s groups Carta sights, great fun for all children. Departs 18.00 or 19.00

Trip 4 Runnymede hop on / hop off £8.15 per adult £5.45 per child The Lucy Fisher Minimum 20 Perfect for school trips Available Daily Departs hourly from All relevant paperwork provided including risk assessments 11.00 until 17.00 & insurance documents. 13 Combined Trips

Savill Garden in

Trip 31 - Royal Garden & River Cruise

This ever popular combined trip is ideal for OPTION 1 - A morning visit to The Savill groups looking for a full day experience, Garden with lunch, followed by a 2 hour combining two of the very finest local attractions. afternoon river trip from the Runnymede Boathouse with a cream tea. A visit to The Savill Garden, part of the Windsor Great Park, combined with a OPTION 2 - A 2 hour boat cruise in the relaxing river cruise from Runnymede is a morning from the Runnymede Boathouse splendid way to see all the area has to offer. with lunch, followed by an afternoon visit to The Savill Garden with a cream tea. We’ve a varying range of packages which include lunch and afternoon tea. Located OPTION 3 - A morning visit to The Savill just 2½ miles apart and with free coach Garden, followed by a 2 hour afternoon river parking at both sites, this excursion is trip from the Runnymede Boathouse with a perfect for groups looking to experience cream tea. When at Savill Garden you are sights from the river and enjoy the fresh air free to buy your own lunch. of Her Majesty’s grounds. During the cruise you will see the “back garden” of Windsor Castle with views of the Castle, Royal Farm and Queen Adelaide’s Cottage. The boat then passes through Old Windsor Lock, and the village of Datchet. One stop shop Great views from the top deck. Trip 31 Royal garden & river cruise Food is served in the downstairs saloon Option 1 £42.50 per person Full day experience Option 2 £37.50 per person Option 3 To book this trip call 0845 603 6228 £28.00 per person 14 Trip 32 - Brewery Tour & River Cruise

Start your day with a relaxing 2 hour cruise Trip 32 Traditional Ploughmans lunch from Windsor during which you will be Brewery tour & river cruise served a delicious Ploughmans lunch. English Cheddar cheese £37.50 per person Within an easy walk from the boat you will Slice of finest ham Available Tuesday to Friday then enjoy an informal brewery tour & gain Coleslaw Green salad with tomatoes an insight into the beer making process Includes lunch on board & Pickled onion, gherkins & pickle by passionate, professional brewers. afternoon tour of Roll and butter Come along and discover more about the Windsor & Eton Brewery Slice of cake brewing process & raw materials. You will Minimum 20 taste a variety of award winning beers. Cup of tea or coffee

Trip 41 - Combined tea cruise with Maidenhead Heritage Centre NEW Trip 41 Visit the Maidenhead Heritage Centre Cream tea in the morning, & learn of Maidenheads £28.50* per adult history including the Air Transport Auxiliary. Two fruit scones Minimum 40 Wednesdays & Fridays Then board the boat at the Maidenhead Jam and clotted cream Promenade for our new cream tea cruise. Departs 14.30 Cup of tea or coffee Travel through the breathtaking Cliveden All served on china Reach, passing through the famous 11th July to 6th Sept Boulters Lock before heading to Bray to * includes entry to ATA exhibit but not flight simulator spot the homes of the celebrities. which is at additional cost

Trip 33 - Bekonscot Model Village & River Cruise Trip 33 Bekonscot Model Village Start your day with a relaxing 2 hour cruise & river cruise from Windsor during which you will be Traditional Ploughmans lunch (ON BOARD) £37.50 per person served a delicious Ploughmans lunch. English Cheddar cheese Rejoin your coach and head off to spend Slice of finest ham Includes lunch on board & the afternoon at the worlds oldest model Green salad with tomatoes, coleslaw cream tea at Bekonscot village. Pickled onion, gherkins & pickle Minimum 20 Roll and butter Become a giant in a miniature world, Slice of cake and wonder at the buildings portraying Cup of tea or coffee rural as it was in the 1930s. Two NEW Trip 41 French Brothers’ steam boats are also Traditional cream tea River cruise to Sunbury (AT BEKONSCOT) reproduced, adding yet more authenticity Walled Garden Fruit scone, jam & clotted cream to the bygone era. You will then enjoy a Cup of tea or coffee SEE PAGE 10 lovely cream tea at Bekonscot.

Model of S.L. Nuneham at Bekonscot Model Village 15 Special Events

Steamboat tea cruise on S.L. Nuneham

Trip 26 - Royal steamboat voyage Trip 27 - Steamboat tea cruise Trip 26 Royal steamboat voyage May to September May to September SINGLE Join us for an amazing nostalgic cruise An amazing event on board one of our £37.00 per person of discovery through the Queen’s back beautiful genuine steamboats. Perfect to RETURNS AVAILABLE garden. This fantastic cruise is on board celebrate a special occasion or reunion. PLEASE ASK one of our beautiful and genuine Victorian Enjoy the finest traditional cream tea on steam launches. the finest genuine Victorian steam vessel, Departs Runnymede 11.00 as you cruise through the grounds of Arrives Windsor 13.00 Departing from Runnymede in the morning Windsor Castle. you will pass through Old Windsor Lock Departs Windsor 15.00 and the pretty village of Datchet. Salute our A nostalgic experience second to none. Arrives Runnymede 17.00 Monarch’s flag as we steam along past the grounds of Windsor Castle. In the afternoon the Menu: boat returns to Runnymede. Trip 27 Assortment of deep filled sandwiches Steamboat tea cruise During the morning cruise you will be served Luxury country scones with butter, preserves with a hearty lunch, whilst on the afternoon trip a and clotted cream £46.00 per person Selection of afternoon tea cakes and tarts delicious afternoon teas is provided. Shortbread fingers Departs Windsor 15.00 Freshly brewed tea or coffee Arrives Windsor 17.30

Lunch menu: Hearty English pub style Ploughmans English Cheddar cheese, slice of finest ham Pork pie, coleslaw Green salad with apples and tomatoes Pickled onion, gherkins & pickle, roll and butter Slice of cake

Afternoon tea menu: Selection of premier deep filled sandwiches Hand made scone with butter, clotted cream and jam Individual fruit tartlet Biscuits with a cup of tea or coffee

16 Trip 28 - Sunday lunch cruise Trip 29 - Bird & wildlife cruise Trip 28 Sunday lunch cruise March to October May to September £44.00 per person Board the boat at the Runnymede Join us for a very special bird and Boathouse at 13.00. This cruise takes you river wildlife enthusiasts cruise. Our Departs Runnymede 13.00 upstream passing through Old Windsor knowledgeable skipper will provide a Arrives Runnymede 16.00 Lock, past the village of Datchet and the tailored commentary highlighting all the grounds of Windsor Castle. The boat turns wildlife along the Thames you will see. at Romney Lock for the journey back to Trip 29 Runnymede. The perfect gift for a loved one. There is a choice of 2 sailings from the Bird & wildlife cruise Windsor Promenade, a morning trip with a hearty Ploughman’s lunch and an £28.50 per person afternoon trip with a full English tea. Morning Departs Windsor 10.00 Lunch menu: Arrives Windsor 13.00 Hearty English pub style Ploughmans English Cheddar cheese, slice of finest ham Afternoon Pork pie, coleslaw Departs Windsor 14.00 Green salad with apples and tomatoes Pickled onion, gherkins & pickle, roll and butter Arrives Windsor 17.00 Slice of cake [email protected] Afternoon tea menu: Trip 30 Selection of premier deep filled sandwiches Hand made scone with butter, clotted cream Autumn Colours and jam £28.50 per person Menu: Individual fruit tartlet Biscuits with a cup of tea or coffee Homemade soup of the day Morning Traditional Sunday roast lunch: Departs Maidenhead 10.00 Roast Chicken Arrives Maidenhead 13.00 Fresh vegetables of the season Roast potatoes Trip 30 - Autumn Colours Afternoon Departs Maidenhead 14.00 Chef’s dessert October and November Vegetarian and gluten free options available on request Arrives Maidenhead 17.00 along with other dietary requirements For small groups and individuals, we have events scheduled in our public trips timetable.

Cruise from Maidenhead through the magnificent hanging woods at Cliveden & experience the beautiful colours of Autumn. Choice of 2 sailings from Maidenhead, a morning trip with a hearty Ploughman’s lunch and an afternoon trip with a full English tea.

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New Queen of the Thames laid up for a function

Private charter Riverboat parties Genuine steam boat charter

Ideal for groups that don’t want to share Looking for a party to celebrate a Built in 1898 and 1905, S.L. Nuneham a vessel or want a longer trip. Our birthday or any other event? We have and S.L. Streatley are a rare examples of charter rates allow for up to 4 hours. party packages suitable for all. genuine vintage steam boats. They are available for exclusive charter to all lovers We have a variety of different sized of the bygone age. Particularly suitable boats. Our smaller boats such as the for clubs that specialize in outings with Windsor Regent accommodates groups the emphasis on history and nostalgia. that would normally use a 49 seater coach, whilst the Lady Margaret Anne Also available for landmark events is a medium sized boat and can such as golden weddings or milestone accommodate 90 guests. birthdays. For large events the New Queen of the Thames is an impressive choice. She is the largest boat on the Upper Thames, with a capacity of 180 passengers. This means that she can easily accommodate 3 coaches. She is ideal for groups that have the luxury of a large membership. With wide gateways, access is particularly good on this boat.

Genuine Victorian steam boat SL Streatley

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For a comprehensive list of directions & maps to all of our landing stages, please visit our website if you can, these can be found at: www.boat-trips.co.uk. In the meantime here are the addresses to our landing stages (post code for sat nav is in red).

Windsor Coach Park Maidenhead Disabled guests Alma Road Ray Mead Road Lucy Fisher: Windsor Maidenhead Lucy Fisher has space for some SL4 3HY SL6 8NP wheelchairs users accompanied by There are steps to negotiate as well as a carers. There is no wheelchair access Windsor Promenade narrow promenade. Those with disabilities to the toilets. should assess suitability carefully. Main Fleet: Barry Avenue It is often possible to accommodate Windsor Hampton Court guests with restricted mobility on our Berks other vessels, however, due to their SL4 1QX Adjacent to Hampton Court Railway irregular layout, we ask that you contact Whilst Windsor is good for access, Station (south side of the river) us should your group have any special with disabled parking nearby, there is no East Molesley requirements, in order for us to advise dropping off beside the embarkation point. KT8 9AE you in the best possible way. There are a number of steps to negotiate. We like to offer people with restricted Runnymede Boathouse Therefore customers should assess the mobility extra time and help to board suitability carefully. Windsor Road the boat. On these boats there are Old Windsor Chertsey two shallow steps, so advance notice SL4 2SG of your needs helps us plan for this. (sat nav will not recognise this postcode) Chertsey Lock Electric wheelchairs and scooters are Access at Runnymede is excellent - Thames Side too heavy to lift on these boats. your vehicle can get very close to the boat, Chertsey Most of these boats have a front so passengers do not have far to walk. KT16 8LD cabin with excellent visibility for anyone unable to use the top deck. Windsor & Eton Brewery Bekonscot Model Village Whilst toilets are not accessible to 1 Vansittart Estate Warwick Rd wheelchairs, there are land based Windsor Beaconsfield disabled toilets close to the landing SL4 1SE HP9 2PL stages at Windsor and Runnymede.

Marlow Savill Garden Commentary: We provide a clear and interesting Higginsons Park Wick Lane English speaking commentary. Pound Lane, Marlow Englefield Green SL7 2AE TW20 0UU Maidenhead Heritage Centre Sunbury Walled Garden Useful contacts: 18 Park St, Thames St, Windsor visitor information Maidenhead Sunbury-on-Thames (01753) 743900 www.windsor.gov.uk SL6 1SL TW16 6AB

Memorial lodges and piers at the gateway to Runnymede designed by the great architect, Sir .

Runnymede, located on the A308 near Windsor. Easily accessed 19 from J13 of the M25 effective from Terms & Conditions January 2019

Booking Conditions. For Group Booking Clients - Part Charter only 1. CONTRACTS. A binding contract is only entered into when French Brothers Limited of Boathouse, Clewer Court Road, Windsor (French Brothers) and whether trading as French Brothers, Bray Boats, Thames Steam Packet Boat Company or Windsor Boats, has issued a Confirmation of Booking. This takes place after we have received a completed and signed Booking Form. The person signing the Booking Form accepts responsibility on behalf of all members of the party. 2. PAYMENTS. No deposit is required from a regular Group Booking Client with whom prior credit arrangements have been agreed. You will be required to confirm your final numbers 7 days before the trip and pay the full balance at that time. No refunds or reduction will be possible after that time and no refunds will be offered if fewer passengers take the trip on the day. 3. CANCELLATIONS BY YOU. No cancellation charges will be applied to a Group Booking Client with whom credit arrangements have been agreed. Nevertheless, at least 14 days notice of cancellation should be given. We reserve the right to withdraw future credit arrangements if a Client persistently cancels bookings less than seven days prior to the hire. 4. CANCELLATIONS BY FRENCH BROTHERS. 4.1 We reserve the right to cancel your booking at any time and to provide you with a full refund. 4.2 Occasionally we have to cancel the operation of a vessel arising from circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which we cannot avoid. Example are, riots, terrorist activity, industrial disputes, lock delays, natural disaster, fire or adverse weather or river conditions or other similar events. The risk of cancellation in these circumstances is yours and you are responsible for the trip costs notwithstanding cancellation. You are strongly recommended to obtain suitable insurance cover for such contingencies. 5. ALTERATIONS BY YOU. We will do our best to make any alterations you may require after confirmation has been issued subject to the payment of any increased costs relevant to the change. We cannot normally make any alterations less than 7 days prior to the hire date. 6. ALTERATIONS BY FRENCH BROTHERS. 6.1 We will make every effort to ensure that vessels operate at agreed times but we reserve the right to vary operating times or to substitute vessels if any of the events or conditions referred to in 4.2 apply. 6.2 We also reserve the unconditional right, to refuse a booking, or to prevent a person from being carried in the event of con- duct which is likely to cause distress, damage or annoyance to passengers, employees, property or to a third party. 7. CONDUCT ON BOARD THE VESSEL. 7.1 The skipper of the vessel shall be in sole charge throughout the duration of the hire and you and all members of your party will comply with the lawful commands of the skipper and his crew. 7.2 You and all members of your party must conduct themselves properly at all times whilst on board and must take account of their own safety and that of other passengers. 7.3 You will be liable to us for any damage caused to a vessel or any of its fixtures and fittings by you or any member of your party due to any unreasonable conduct or behaviour. 7.4 Neither you or members of your party may take on board any vessel any food, alcohol or other beverages, such items may only be consumed on a vessel if arranged by us. No musical or other entertainment is to take place on board a vessel unless also arranged by us. 8. SMOKING. French Brothers operate a non smoking policy in line with the “Health Bill” in England and Wales 2007. This policy applies to all guests, staff and visitors on board the boats as well as the bookings and ticket offices, shops, stores and all other enclosed areas owned or managed by French Brothers at Clewer, Windsor or Runnymede. No person may smoke anywhere on board any vessel engaged in a public sailing or group hire. 9. FREE PLACE FOR ORGANISER. For trips booked from the group travel brochure, the group organiser can travel free of charge. This offer is limited and applies to groups of 40 or more. Only 1 free place per group. Offer does not apply to catering and has no cash value. Please request free place at time of booking - not transferable or applicable to private charter events or packaged trips. 10. PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES. You should advise us in good time whether any member of your party has any medical condition or disability requiring any spe- cial care during embarking or whilst on a vessel. We will use every reasonable effort to assist such passengers but if we are not informed in reasonable time, we cannot be responsible for any inconvenience or costs which may arise if carriage of that person is refused. 11. MODEL RELEASE. We occasionally take photographs of our boats and events on board which will inevitably include images of passengers. These images are used in our marketing material which includes brochures and our web site. The organiser agrees to allow us to use such images, we will not pay any royalties or fee. We will not take photographs or use images should the organiser object. We will cease to use images should the organiser lodge an objection, however printed matter will remain in force for the life of the publication. Electronic images (on our web site) will be removed within 7 days should we receive any objection from an organ- iser. Please indicate by ticking the opt out box on the booking form should you object to photographs being taken. French Broth- ers retain copyright on all pictures. You may apply to us for permission to use such images for your own use and distribution. 12. LIABILITY. Should you or one of the persons included in your booking suffer death, personal injury or illness arising out of an activity form- ing part of your hire arrangements, our liability to compensation will be limited by the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 or any re-enactment or regulations made thereunder which permit operators of passenger vessels to limit their liability. We will only accept responsibility if there has been a fault on our part or our suppliers and the cause was not your own or the rel- evant persons fault. Details of these limits of liability can be obtained from our Head Office upon request.The maximum liability for any damages other than for death, personal injury or illness will be limited to the total price paid for the hire of the vessel. 13. JURISDICTION. All matters arising from your contract with us are governed by English Law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.

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French Brothers Ltd. Email: [email protected] The Clewer Boathouse Tel: 01753 827345 / 851900 Clewer Court Road Fax: 01753 832303 Windsor SL4 5JH

ORGANISER DETAILS

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TRIP DETAILS

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CATERING REQUIREMENTS

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thank you for your booking please post this to us or fax back on 01753 832303 21 Boat trips on the Royal River Thames

Discounted group rates • Lunch cruises Tea cruises Magna Carta cruises • Scheduled trips between: Marlow Maidenhead Windsor Runnymede Staines-upon-Thames Hampton Court • Combined visits • Special events • Private charter also available

01753 827345 01753 851900 Fax: 01753 832303 [email protected] www.frenchbrothers.co.uk French Brothers Ltd, The Clewer Boathouse, Clewer Court Road, WINDSOR Berkshire SL4 5JH