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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, Cutty Sark Gardens, London, London

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

Kennet Horse Boat Company, 1 Holt Road, Hungerford, Berkshire

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

The Royal Yacht Britannia, Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

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

Paddle Steamer Waverley, Waverley Excursions Ltd, Glasgow, Glasgow City

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

Bancroft Cruisers, Holiday Inn Stratford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

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

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Visitor Centre, Portsmouth, Hampshire

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 Golden Hind Museum Ship, The Quay, Brixham, Devon

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

Dudley Canal Tunnel and Limestone Mines, A4123 Birmingham New Road, Dudley, West Midlands

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

Ullswater Steamers

Ullswater Steamers, The Pier House, Glenridding, Cumbria

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

HMS Belfast

HMS Belfast, The Queen's Walk, London, London

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

Hartlepool´s Maritime Experience, Jackson Dock, Hartlepool, Cleveland & Teesside

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

Bella Jane Boat Trips, The Jetty, Isle of Skye, Highland

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

SS Great Britain, Great Western Dock, Bristol

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

Llangollen Wharf, Wharf Hill, Llangollen, Denbighshire

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

National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Discovery Quay, Falmouth, 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

City Cruises, Cherry Garden Pier, London, London

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

The Old Harbourmasters Office, Charlestown Harbour, Charlestown, Cornwall

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

Thames River Boats, Westminster Pier, London, London

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

Bateaux London, Embankment Pier, London, 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

Stuart Line Cruises, 5 Camperdown Terrace, Exmouth, Devon

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

Bucklers Hard Village, Maritime Museum, Beaulieu, Hampshire

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

Norfolk Broads, Broads Authority, Norwich, Norfolk

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

Anderton Boat Lift, Lift Lane, Northwich, Cheshire

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

Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company, Kingswear Signal Box, Kingswear, Devon

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

The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Chatham, Kent

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

Greenway Ferry & Pleasure Cruises, 13 The Quay, Brixham, Devon

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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