There
has been "Boating on the River
Wey" from Guildford for over
100 years now and in all that time
Guildford Boat House has been a
family business. Since 1974 it has
been in the capable hands of the
Chase family - Ann, Bob and sons
Russell and Richard.
There are many ways in which we
can make your time spent on the
river an occasion to remember. Hire
a rowing boat or canoe; take a river
trip; book a holiday or short break
on board one of our self-drive narrowboats,
or simply buy an ice-cream while
you watch the world go by. At Guildford
Boat House the choice is yours.
But before you decide, here are
a few more facts for your interest.
Guildford is the historic and
vibrant county town of Surrey. Once
voted Holiday Destination of the
Year by the South East England Tourist
Board, the cobbled High Street,
castle, cathedral, museum and wonderful
shops, are all within walking distance
of Guildford Boat House making it
an ideal place to start your experience
on the water. Midway between London
and Portsmouth, Guildford's accessibility
is also part of the attraction -
9 miles from the M25, 30 minutes
by train from London Waterloo, close
to Heathrow and Gatwick Airports
and only 80 miles from the Channel
Ports and Tunnel.
The River Wey was made navigable
in the 17th Century, 100 years before
the Canal Age, and is now cared
for by the National Trust. Its 20
miles from Godalming in the South
to Weybridge, where it meets the
River Thames, pass through some
of the most beautiful countryside
in Surrey. The historic locks and
their attractive cottages, add to
the waterway's special character.
More Information
can be found at: www.guildfordboats.co.uk
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