Cruise along the Thames and witness Oxford like you've never seen it before. Witness the tranquil countryside in its abundance; bird wildlife chirping as they swoop and dive, horses and cows quietly chomping on grass and laying in the summer sun, whilst the river is in full flow with rowers, boats and cruisers intermingling together, making Oxfordshire a bustling, yet charming, place to be.
The cruise includes a gourmet picnic with only the freshest, best produce that is available, and all on one of these delightful boats; Golden Slumbers, Bacchanalia, Little Ox or Pantalaimon. It is a beautiful, quintessential way to spend a British afternoon whilst travelling through the city of Oxford, taking in famous sights such as Christchurch College and Meadows, the University boathouses and regatta course as well as the Head of the River and Folly Bridge. As you follow the river round, you will also find yourself in rare territory that consists of the breath-taking gardens and well-loved allotments as well as the majestic Port Meadow.
Following Port Meadow is Godstow which was the ultimate destination of the infamous Alice Liddell and iconic children's author, Lewis Carroll. They followed the exact route this Oxford Picnic Lunch Cruise for Two takes whilst writing his classic, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland". This wonderland of Oxfordshire reveals Trout Island which was the inspiration behind C.S. Lewis's "Chronicles of Narnia" stories. If you know a literary lover, and English Literature student, or an obsessive of children's books, this would be the ideal experience for them! What more could they wish for, but sitting exactly where their beloved literary heroes thought of their bestselling work?
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What did you get up to?
We departed from The Folly restaurant on a gorgeous Edwardian style river boat which is powered by an electric engine making the journey very peaceful. After we boarded the boat we were presented with a cute picnic basket containing a delicious spread of food such as tarts, sandwiches and scones. The boat left Folly Bridge and wound its way up towards Port Meadow going through Osney Lock on the way. Our guide/crew member gave a great commentary as we went along. After turning around at Godstow Lock we headed back down the river stopping off at a lovely pub for a quick drink and comfort break.
What did you enjoy the most?
The whole trip was lovely including the warm welcome from the restaurant staff, the beautiful boat, delicious picnic, the amusing and knowledgeable guide and, of course, the beautiful scenery.
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A lovely relaxing afternoon
Only 6 travellers on the boat, which was a nice surprise. Our driver, Max, was extremely knowledgeable but never intrusive. Very pleasant and helpful. The picnic hampers were cute and nicely stocked with food. The cruise was extremely enjoyable.
Patti | 06/08/26 | Collected by Activity Superstore
Perfect boat trip
Very pleased with our experience, the picnic was superb came in a wicker basket which added to the experience.
The guys running the trip were informative and very friendly which helped make the day perfect.
Vivien | 04/09/25 | Collected by Activity Superstore
A wonderful experience
Everything was perfect, booking the experience with Activity Superstore was straight forward with no issues at all. The picnic boat cruise was a lovely way to pass the afternoon, a gentle trip on the Thames with nothing rushed. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and pointed out so much on our journey. The picnic itself was very good quality, hand prepared, the scones were still warm! I definitely recommend this experience.
Dave | 25/12/24 | Collected by Activity Superstore
Not yet used, it was a present for friends
cpaOBE | 02/01/24 | Collected by Trustpilot
River picnic trip
My friend and I had a very good time and were pleasantly surprised by the picnic and the friendliness and efficiency of the crew.
Ritchie | 02/08/23 | Collected by Activity Superstore
