Chester Day Boat Hire

A41 Whitchurch Road, Outside The Cheshire Cat, Christleton, Chester, CH3 6AE

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Self drive boating in Chester.

Chester Day Boat Hire provides the opportunity for up to eight people to enjoy a day's canal cruising on the beautiful Shropshire Union canal between Christleton and Beeston in the heart of Cheshire.

Self drive 'Day Dreamer', the purpose bulit narrowboat, comes fully equipped with a small galley kitchen, on-board toilet and plenty of seating.

Busy city life, congested towns, queuing traffic, overused motorways and roads, will fade into the memory as you travel at a gentle pace. Where the beauty of the surrounding Cheshire countryside is there for everybody in your party to see and enjoy.

With easy to operate controls, this day hire narrowboat is lots of fun for adults and children alike. Whether to celebrate a birthday, special event or just have a fun day out, this inexpensive treat is a great way to take in the country air and relax with family and friends.

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Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Ticket	from £99.00 to £120.00 per ticket

Day Dreamer Prices (8 Person Hire)

Spring, Summer and Autumn Hire ( 1st March to 31st October)
Weekdays per day (except July & August) £110.00
Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays £150.00
July and August weekdays £150.00
Winter Hire ( 1st November to 1st March)
Weekdays per day £79.00
Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays £99.00

Dreamcatcher (8 Person Hire)

Spring, Summer and Autumn Hire ( 1st March to 31st October)
Weekdays per day (except July & August) £130.00
Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays £180.00
July and August weekdays £180.00
Winter Hire ( 1st November to 1st March)
Weekdays per day £99.00
Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays £120.00

Aquarius Prices (10 Person Hire)

Spring, Summer and Autumn Hire ( 1st March to 31st October)
Weekdays per day (except July & August) £140.00
Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays £180.00
July and August weekdays £180.00
Winter Hire ( 1st November to 1st March)
Weekdays per day £99.00
Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays £120.00

An additional charge of £10 is made if a dog is included on any of our boats.

Opening Times

All year, 2024 (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	10:00	- 17:00*

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Directions

Road Directions

A41 Chester to Whitchurch Road. Chester Day Boat Hire is accessible via the Cheshire Cat Public House, which is approx. 3 miles/5 km from the heart of Chester on the A41.

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