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A relaxing 3 hour cruise along the river Medway, with lunch included. Choose from Fish & Chips, Sausage & Chips and Vegetarian Spring Roll & Chips.
View Dates & BookA relaxing 3 hour cruise along the river Medway, with a fish and chip lunch included.
The Kentish Lady departs from the main mooring at the rear of the Archbishops Palace in Maidstone and then cruises upriver through Farleigh Lock and onwards under Farleigh, Barming and Teston bridges, turning at Teston Lock for the return journey.
With history around every corner and beautiful scenery this excursion is a wonderful experience from start to finish and includes an informative commentary, once we are through Farleigh Lock the countryside opens up to reveal wildlife of all varieties including Kingfishers, Herons, Swans, Cormorants, Geese and Ducks, so remember to keep a watchful eye out!
The catamaran style vessel has a fully licensed bar and onboard toilet facilities, its ground level decks also provide easy access for a limited number of standard wheelchairs.
Your food is brought on at the beginning of the cruise and is sourced from local suppliers. Food is to be eaten takeaway style on your lap, with cutlery and condiments supplied.
Choose from fish, sausage or vegetarian spring roll. Please let us know your menu choice at the time of booking.
FAQS
Where do we depart from - The boat departs from our main mooring at the rear of the Archbishops Palace in Maidstone.
Does the boat have toilets - yes the boat is equipped with male and female separate toilet facilities.
Is there vegetarian food choice - Yes, we can arrange an alternative food option with our supplier by prior arrangement.
Is there a Vegan/Gluten free/Celiac food - Unfortunately our supplier cannot arrange an alternative for this, in these circumstances you are welcome to bring your own food along
Disabled Access
Set on a single deck, the Kentish Lady provides excellent access for the disabled. With normal river conditions there is level entry for most wheelchairs (maximum 30 inches wide). Please note, however, that our toilets are walk in only.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address |
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Bluebell Hill Commuter St | Bluebell Hill Commuter Stop CAR PARK CLOSED * * NO PARKING** |
Brompton Farm Road | Brompton Farm Rd, Opp Harlech Close junc bus stop Bus stop by Tesco garage on Brompton Farm Road |
Chatham Pembroke Court | Chatham Pembroke Court Flats Gala Bingo Go Outdoors heading toward Luton Arches |
Chattenden Bus Stop | Main Road - by Jet Garage |
Gillingham Watling Street | Gillingham Barnsole Road Junction Watling Street |
Hoo Co-op | Hoo Co-op Bus Stop Main Road |
Hoo Marina | Hoo Marina Bus Stop |
Rainham Manor Farm | Manor Farm Beefeater Pub, on Maidstone Road |
Rainham Mark, Caldew Av | Rainham Mark, Caldew Avenue Bus Stop |
Rochester Casinos | Rochester Opposite Casinos Bus Stop |
Strood Passmores | Strood Passmores Bus Stop |
Wainscott Co-op | Wainscott Co-op Hollywood Lane |
Wainscott Hollywood Ln | Wainscott, Hollywood Lane, Cooling Road Bus Stop Bus stop before 2 mini roundabouts |
Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop | Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop near shell garage and vets |