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Ships, Boats, Cruises and Dockyards in the UK
Included below are Ships, boats, cruises and dockyards in the UK, such as Cutty Sark. At Britain's Finest Ships, boats, cruises and dockyards discover not only vessels from the past but also modern boats offering sightseeing trips and diner cruises.
Cutty Sark
Cutty Sark Gardens, King William Walk, Greenwich, London
Cutty Sark, relaunched in 2012, is a true London landmark and national icon of British maritime history. Venture both underneath and aboard one of the world’s most famous ships and last surviving tea clipper. Enjoy this unique new experience where... more
Kennet Horse Boat Company
1 Holt Road, Kintbury, Hungerford
The Kennet Horse Boat Company offers the opportunity to take a great day out whilst appreciating the beauty of the Berkshire countryside, either by the meandering motor barge or the the sedate horse drawn barge. The public trips last between one and... more
The Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean Terminal, Leith, Edinburgh
The Royal Yacht Britannia served the royal family for over 40 years, its various international trips notching up a million nautical miles and in the process making it one of the most famous vessels of all time (and I suppose the fact that Diana... more
Paddle Steamer Waverley
Waverley Excursions Ltd, 36 Lancefield Quay, Glasgow
Discover unique coastlines, dramatic gorges, mystical islands and famous seaside resorts aboard historic ships: Waverley – the last seagoing paddle steamer in the World. Marvel at the spectacular West Coast of Scotland with breathtaking mountain... more
Bancroft Cruisers
Holiday Inn Stratford, Bridgefoot, Stratford-upon-Avon
After a somewhat tiring race around Stratford and surrounding villages on the Shakespeare trail, there is simply nothing nicer than jumping onto a completely relaxing and untaxing sightseeing cruise around one of the country’s prettiest towns.... more
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Visitor Centre, Victory Gate, H M Naval Base, Portsmouth
Anyone interested in life on the high seas at the peak of British naval prowess should hotfoot it to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. From treading the boards of Nelson’s glorious flagship the HMS Victory to learning that sailors washed (yes, washed)... more
The Golden Hind Museum Ship
The Quay, Brixham Harbour, Brixham
It’s one thing reading about the incredible hardships the sailors on Francis Drake’s Golden Hind suffered as they circumnavigated the globe with their captain but quite another to step aboard the ship and get a feel of it in person. This full-sized... more
Dudley Canal Tunnel and Limestone Mines
A4123 Birmingham New Road, Dudley
The brilliant thing about Britain and its incredible history is that there’s always something new to discover, no matter how old you are. The Dudley Canal Trust have contributed to this wealth of experiences by opening up the fascinating network of... more
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Ullswater Steamers
The Pier House, Glenridding
Cumbria Tourism Sustainable Tourism Award Winner Ullswater ‘Steamers’ have been sailing on England’s most beautiful lake since 1859. Renamed the ‘Dark Lake’ in Arthurian legend, and inspiration for famous artists and writers such as William... more
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HMS Belfast
The Queen's Walk, London
HMS Belfast served throughout the Second World War, playing a leading part in the destruction of the battle cruiser Scharnhorst, and also in the Normandy Landings. In service with the Royal Navy until 1965, she was saved for the nation in 1971 as a... more
Hartlepool´s Maritime Experience
Jackson Dock, Maritime Avenue, Hartlepool
Hartlepool´s Maritime Experience is located in North East England, where a major award-winning restoration and interpretation of the HMS Trincomalee was completed in the early summer of 2001. HMS Trincomalee 1817 represents the pinnacle of the ship... more
Bella Jane Boat Trips
The Jetty, Elgol, Isle of Skye
There’s something about the Isle of Skye that is so beautiful and at one with nature that it seems rude not to immerse yourself in the amazing wildlife. Almost anywhere you go on the island, you’ll be surrounded by brooding mountains and moody... more
SS Great Britain
Great Western Dock, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol
It still seems amazing that the glorious ss Great Britain, now looming regally over Bristol's Great Western Dock where she was built back in 1843, was once left to rot in a Falkland Islands port before making a treacherous 8,000 mile journey back... more
Llangollen Wharf
Wharf Hill, Llangollen
From Llangollen Wharf you can embark on either a horse drawn boat trip or a motorised aqueduct cruise. The horse drawn trip last about 45 minutes and run every hour taking you through some of the most beautiful canals in Britain. The aqueduct cruise... more
National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Discovery Quay, Falmouth
National Maritime Museum Cornwall: Celebrating the sea, boats and Cornwall, this multi award winning Museum not only has 15 galleries, over five floors beautifully illustrating the past, present and future of this island nation but also offers a... more
City Cruises
Cherry Garden Pier, London
City Cruises plc, the award winning riverboat operator on the Thames, provides extensive sightseeing, entertainment and charter services.
The sightseeing service, offers a hop-on hop-off service between the four major destination piers on the River... more
The Old Harbourmasters Office
Charlestown Harbour, Charlestown
Need a quiet, beautiful place to hang out, chill with the family or do absolutely nothing? The Old Harbour Master’s Office overlooking moody and atmospheric Charlestown Harbour in Cornwall provides the perfect spot. This little home away from home is... more
Thames River Boats
Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London
Thames River Boats is the only riverboat company operating a daily scheduled service from Westminster to Kew, Richmond and Hampton Court.... more
Bateaux London
Embankment Pier, Victoria Embankment, London
Gliding past London's best-loved landmarks, Bateaux London's cruises are a unique and memorable way to experience the city. The river Thames is one of the oldest trade route rivers in the world and each cruise will transport guests on a journey past... more
Stuart Line Cruises
5 Camperdown Terrace, Exmouth
Stuart Line Cruise offer a wide variety of cruises for an enjoyable day out all year round. These include river and bird watching cruises, sea cruises, carnival Cruises, BBQ Cruises, Red Arrows cruises, Santa & firework cruises. There are also day... more
Bucklers Hard Village
Maritime Museum, Bucklers Hard, Beaulieu
It’s hard to believe that three ships that fought at Trafalgar with Lord Nelson were built in the idyllic little New Forest hamlet of Buckler’s Hard. But this now peaceful riverside tourist spot, now focused around a maritime museum, was once a hub... more
Norfolk Broads
Broads Authority, Yare House, 62/64 Thorpe Road, Norwich
The Norfolk and Suffolk Broads is a unique area of water, grazing marshes, fen and woodland, and home to some of the rarest plants and creatures in the UK. It is Britain´s largest protected wetland, having similar status to a national park. The... more
Anderton Boat Lift
Lift Lane, Anderton, Northwich
Anderton Boat Lift was opened in March 2002 following a £7m restoration project to restore the famous Victorian structure. One of the `seven wonders of the waterways´ and a major national tourist attraction. First opened in 1875 and re-adapted to a... more
Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company
Kingswear Signal Box, The Square, Kingswear
Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company: We are unique in offering combined steam railway, river and sea adventures for days out in South Devon.
Our steam trains travel seven miles along the most spectacular South Devon coast down into the... more
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
Chatham
Even though you might be accosted by a pirate shouting comedy curses at you (don't worry, it's all part of the fun) you'll still enjoy this day out at Chatham’s Historic Dockyards. What’s not to love about touring the Victorian naval sloop HMS Gannet... more
Greenway Ferry & Pleasure Cruises
13 The Quay, Brixham
Taking to the water is a must when visiting South Devon's beautiful bay home to the towns of Torquay and Brixham, or the South Hams picturesque port of Dartmouth or quaint town of Totnes - so why not do it in style aboard the largest ship sailing in... more
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