Oxford: Scenic Sightseeing Cruise with Gourmet Picnic
ID: GYG50195-68086
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
This Oxford picnic cruise combines Oxford sightseeing with a leisurely picnic lunch and a relaxed experience of river life.
This cruise travels through the city past famous landmarks including Christchurch College and Meadows, the University boathouses and regatta course, the Head of the River and Folly Bridge . From the river passenegers take in a side of Oxford's heritage rarely seen by visitors to the city. Quaint Osney Island, well-loved allotments and gardens and majestic and ancient Port Meadow are off the tourist trail but represent some of Oxford's most beautiful and intriguing scenery.
Port Meadow, a vast area of common land, has remained little changed since prehistoric times and supports plants and bird-life in abundance. At the top of Port Meadow is Godstow. Godstow was the ultimate destination of Alice Liddell and Lewis Carroll when they followed an identical route to this trip while composing 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'. It is also the site of Trout Island, an inspiration for another of Oxfords literary icons, C S Lewis, and his stories of the land of Narnia.
Your picnic lunch is provided by riverside restaurant, The Folly, and typically includes:
• An selection of finger sandwiches
• Homemade quiche or tart of the day
• Homemade scones with strawberry jam, clotted cream and fresh strawberries
• Elderflower presse
Served in a traditional picnic basket with napkins, crockery and glasses (to be returned to the crew at the end of the cruise).
Drinks to take aboard can be purchased at the departure point.
Highlights
- Enjoy a 2.5-hour river cruise to see the sights from a new perspective
- Take in stunning river scenery including Christ Church College and Meadows the University Boat Houses and Historic Port Meadow
- Pass through a Thames lock and take a break at an 800-year-old riverside inn
- Dine from a generous picnic hamper
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If you have any dietary requirements, please contact the local partner as soon as you make the booking
The picnic contents may differ depending on availability
The cruise departs from the moorings at The Folly, Folly Bridge, Oxford, OX1 4JU.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
