Special Events on the Wey & Arun Canal 2016

For more details see www.weyandarun.co.uk; to book tickets call the Wey & Arun Canal Trust on 01403 752403.

or e-mail office@weyandarun.co.uk

Sunday 6 March - Mothering Sunday RelaxersTreat the one you love to either a Coffee and Danish Pastry Cruise departing at 11am or perhaps one of our Cream Tea Cruises leaving at 2.30pm and 4.30pm. 90 minute trips. £14 adults, £10 children.

25, 26, 27, 28 March - Easter Bunny SpecialsAll your favourite Easter characters will be here to entertain you. Come along and join in the fun. Trips depart at 11am, 12noon and 2pm. £10 per person.

Sunday 24 April – St George and the Dragon ExperienceNEW EVENT for 2016! Celebrate England’s patron saint with a cruise on the canal whilst enjoying a delicious brunch bap, a mug of tea or coffee and a quiz that gently tests your knowledge of England past and present. Casting off at 11.15am, the 90 minute trip costs just £13 for adults and £10 for children.

Thursday 26 May – Cream Tea VoyageThe first of our delicious cream tea trips this year for you to enjoy while watching the countryside drift by. 2.30 to 4.00pm. £12 per person.

Wednesday 1 June - Pirates & PrincessesCome suitably dressed and help defeat the pirates and rescue the princess. 90 minute Adventures start at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. £11 per fearless passenger.

Friday 10 June - Punch & Picnic Sunset CruiseFollowing last year’s sell out success, the first evening cruise of the season offers passengers the opportunity to experience a leisurely summer evening trip on the canal sipping a glass of punch and tucking into a delicious picnic. 7.30pm to 10pm. £19 per person.

Wednesday 15 June - Cream Tea VoyageAlways popular with our passengers, enjoy a delicious cream tea while watching the countryside drift by. 2.30 to 4.00pm. £12 per person.

Sunday 19 June - Dad’s Bacon Butty BrunchOn Father’s Day, treat your Super Dad to a trip on the canal whilst enjoying a tasty bacon butty washed down with tea or coffee. Our 90 minute trips depart at 9.45am and 12noon. £14 adults, £10 children.

Friday 24 June - Midsummer SensationCelebrate the Summer Solstice by gently cruising through beautiful countryside on one of the longest evenings of the year, enjoy a sparkling summer drink and a sensational three course supper with coffee. 7.30pm to 10pm. £22 per person.

Wednesday 6 July - Cream Tea VoyageSit back, relax and relish a delicious cream tea on our electric canal boat Wiggonholt. 2.30 to 4.00pm. £12 per person.

Friday 8 July - Pimm’s & Posh Ploughman’sSavour an evening trip on the canal whilst enjoying a glass of Pimm’s, a very special Ploughman’s Supper and easy listening music all the way. 7.30pm to 10pm. £19 per person.

Friday 22 July - Pimm’s & PicnicFor those unable to join us last year on this trip, the Special Events Committee offers guests another opportunity to enjoy this highly successful cruise. 7.30pm to 10pm. £19 per person.

Tuesday 26 July - Cream Tea VoyageTake in the beautiful West Sussex countryside from the tranquil waters of the Wey & Arun Canal. 2.30 to 4.00pm. £12 per person.

Friday 5 August - Pimm’s & Posh Ploughman’sThe final evening cruise until next season. Join us on a leisurely summer evening trip on the canal. We will provide you with a glass of Pimm’s and a delicious Ploughman’s supper. 7.30pm to 10pm. £19 per person.

Tuesday 9 August - Cream Tea VoyageLovely scones, jam, cream and piping hot tea all served as you take in the slowly passing scenery. 2.30 to 4.00pm. £12 per person.

Thursday 11 August - Pirates & PrincessesThe pirates are back again! Help defeat them and rescue the princess. Battles commence at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. £11 per person looking for a 90 minute Adventure.

Friday 19 August - Quiz & NibblesNEW EVENT for 2016! Enjoy a not too difficult quiz, a glass of wine and a selection of ‘nibbles’ whilst gently cruising along the beautiful Wey & Arun Canal. 6.30 to 8.00pm. £40 per table of four.

Thursday 25 August - Pirates & PrincessesOur final opportunity to drive those naughty pirates back to the high seas where they belong. We set sail for our 90 minute battle at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm £11 per person.

Wednesday 7 September - Cream Tea VoyageYour last chance this year to enjoy a cream tea on a relaxing cruise, casting off at 2.30pm we return at 4.00pm. £12 per person.

11, 18, 21,22, 23 December - Santa SpecialsChildren under 12 years of age can meet Santa and receive an early Christmas present, with festive refreshment on board. We set sail at 11am, 12noon and 2.00pm. £10 per person.