Grove Ferry River Trips
Open Launched in March 2010. A new, greener, electric powered boat is available for river trips along the River Stour in Kent.
You will be able to pass through scenic areas of outstanding beauty unreachable by foot or car and get close to local wildlife. The quiet, electric boat will aid the sighting of many wild birds and animals, permitting close encounters. The "Ellen Mary" is the ideal platform for photographing the area and the wildlife. The new boat will seat up to 12 passengers comfortably. Why not enjoy a relaxing
19/06/2024
This was the 16th June 2024. Evening Wildlife Experience.
Sightings, Beavers, greater crested grebe, barn owl, swans. moorhen, ducks and kingfishers
Check out our website for booking and availability.
https://groveferryrivertrips.co.uk/
This evenings Wildlife Experience Trip.
DUE TO A CANCELLATION WE HAVE THREE SPACES AVAILABLE ON OUR WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE TRIP ON TUESDAY 18th JUNE 8pm
PLEASE BOOK VIA OUR WEBSITE
This weekend treat your special Father to a relaxing river trip. Give him a bottle of his favourite tipple and join him on a memorable day on the Stour....A tell him you love him !
13/06/2024
10/06/2024
We’ve got all sorts of camping available here at Nethergong, from woods, to fields, fruit trees, ponds and a number of nooks and crannies available for a more secluded stay 🏕️
What sort of pitch do you like?
We are now booking up for mid-week stays in the Summer holidays. You can check our availability here: book.nethergongcamping.co.uk
WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE TRIPS
NEW DATES
Wednesday 3rd July at 8pm
Thursday 4th July at 8pm
Book via our website
07/06/2024
OPEN ALL WEEKEND.......
Come and enjoy a tranquil trip on the river. Call the skipper to book or just turn up!
STOP PRESS.........
Wildlife Experience Trip Sunday 2nd June. Book online via our website.
The last 6 trips proved very successful. We saw a variety of birds and listened to a booming Bittern and a singing Nightingale. We saw daubetons bats and many Beavers.
27/05/2024
Arlow kept watch along the river this afternoon.
Remember dogs travel with us for free.
Good Morning
NEW DATES
Wildlife Experience Trips
Sunday June 2nd 8pm
Wednesday July 17th 8pm
Thursday 18th July 8pm
Friday 19th July 8pm
ALL OTHER DATES SOLD OUT
22/05/2024
WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE TRIPS
NEW DATES
18th June at 8pm
22nd July at 8pm
Please book online via our website.
06/05/2024
DO YOU ALLOW DOGS ONBOARD
A question we get asked quite often!
Here is Wicket, Pip and Arlow with their families enjoying a trip together in the Bank Holiday rain.
As the most important family member dogs travel for free ❤️
03/05/2024
We are open all of the Bank Holiday weekend. Book online or call to book on the day. All the contact details are on our website www.groveferryrivertrips.co.uk
WE WILL BE OPEN FROM THURSDAY 2ND MAY TO BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY. BOOK YOUR CHOSEN TRIP VIA OUR WEBSITE.....
WE ARE OPEN THIS WEEKEND.
Come and enjoy a relaxing hour on the river.
DUE TO THE WEATHER WE ARE CLOSED TODAY
05/04/2024
⚓Visit the Mysterious Goodwin Sands with the Dover Sea Safari!⚓
⚓With over two thousand known wrecks as well as a large grey seal colony, the Goodwin Sands are a unique stretch of offshore sands located some seven miles off of the SE Kent coast. They are an entirely unique and mysterious place that has captured the imagination of many a seafarer and offer a glimpse into our maritime past. For more information about our Goodwin Sands tour, please visit https://www.doverseasafari.co.uk/goodwin-sands
💻Should you wish to book your ticket(s) for any future tour dates, please visit www.doverseasafari.co.uk and select the tour of your choice to see our full availability and schedule of upcoming tour dates!
31/03/2024
Continue the Easter fun with a trip on the river. Trips start at 12noon
Good news... We are open tomorrow for Bank Holiday Monday and the Easter Bunny is returning to surprise many guests :D Come along for a great day of fun
We are open on Easter Sunday and Monday
WE HAVE CANCELLED OUR SAILINGS TODAY DUE TO THE HIGH WINDS.
Our Wildlife Experience Trips start one hour before sunset. We encounter a range of birds along the way. As the sun sinks in the West we often encounter Beavers in the river. Sometimes we hear Owls calling in the dark as we make our way back to the Grove Ferry Inn . During this time we often see Daubentons bats over the river. What will you Experience?
We have availability on Wildlife Experience Trips on May 22nd, 23rd 24th 25th and 26th. All start at 8pm. Booking essential via our website. £25 per person, same as last year.....Have a look at our Trip Advisor reviews....
21/03/2024
The Grove Ferry Inn has undergone a major update. Final stage of the replacement decking being completed. The perfect place for a relaxing river trip and a cold glass of something special....Bring on the good weather. Sunglasses at the ready
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Launched in March 2010. A new, greener, electric powered boat is available for river trips along the River Stour in Kent. You will be able to pass through scenic areas of outstanding beauty unreachable by foot or car and get close to local wildlife. The quiet, electric boat will aid the sighting of many wild birds and animals, permitting close encounters.
The "Ellen Mary" is the ideal platform for photographing the area and the wildlife. The new boat will seat up to 12 passengers comfortably. Why not enjoy a relaxing 1 hour river trip or book for a private “voyage” and then enjoy the wonderful hospitality of The Grove Ferry Inn at our moorings.
Scheduled Trips from 12:00 on the hour till dusk - GBP8 for Adults and GBP5 for U16's
24 March - end April and Oct Weekends
Start May - 23 July and 9 Sept - 30 Sept Wed - Sun
23 July - 9 Sept Everyday
Excluse trips any daylight hours any day subject to availability of skipper
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