FORGE STUDIO, CAFE BOAT CRUISING
Welcome
We are a canal side shop selling waterways related gifts, some of which are hand painted and can be personalised to order.
Snacks & drinks are available which can be enjoyed on our outdoor seating area overlooking the Worcester & Birmingham Canal at Dunhampstead Wharf.
We run a purpose built Cafe Boat from the Wharf where you can enjoy a cruise along the canal. See below for details of the cruises we offer.
CAFE BOAT CRUISING COMPANY
FULLY BOOKED FOR 2024 SEASON
Important cruise Information
All our cruises are more than 2 hours long.
You can book as many places as you wish up to a maximum of 12.
Booking is essential.
We can cater for allergies and intolerances when notified in advance.
You are welcome to bring your own alcoholic or non alcoholic drinks, we will provide you with glasses.
The boat has a powered lift to allow access for mobility impaired passengers.
There is a full size toilet on board and the boat is heated throughout.
The boat, inside and on the deck has a no smoking policy.
On week days you can charter the whole boat for a private party for a minimum price of £300, for the weekend the minimum price is £360.
Choose your cruise from the list below.
Departure time between 1pm & 3pm.
Contact us for further details.
BOOKINGS POLICY: we ask for a £15 per person deposit to secure the booking.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY: if you cancel we will refund a percentage of deposits paid:
Over and up to 14 days before : 100% refund
Between 13 & 8 days before : 50% refund
7 days or less : 0% refund
If you have a gift card and cancel, a charge will be made to rebook as above percentages.
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OUR CRUISES
AFTERNOON TEA
Sunday afternoon cruise from March at 2pm £30 per person
We are now taking bookings for 2025.
Our traditional afternoon tea cruise consists of a selection of freshly cut finger sandwiches, homemade cakes, a mini dessert and freshly baked homemade scones with jam and clotted cream, served with unlimited tea and freshly ground coffee
PICNIC IN A BOAT
Saturday afternoon cruise from March at 1pm priced at £30 per person
We are now taking bookings for 2025.
We will provide a picnic basket for each table packed with a selection of homemade foods including quiche, sausage rolls, cheese scones & cakes, pork pie from our local butcher, all for you to enjoy while cruising along the canal as well as unlimited tea, coffee and hot chocolate.Please note: we do not cater for vegan, gluten free or diary free on the picnic cruise.
FIZZ & NIBBLES
Friday evening cruise throughout June & July at 7pm priced at £30 per person
We are now taking bookings for 2025
The Fizz & Nibbles cruise consists of various sliced meats and cheeses served with pickles, salad and bread.We also have unlimited tea & freshly ground coffee. The Fizz is up to you, bring along a bottle of prosecco, champagne, beer or what ever your favourite tipple is, we will provide glasses to use, bring it ready chilled to enjoy on board.
CONTACT US
Complete the form to ask a question, check availability for a booking, request more information.
Forge Studio, Trench Ln, Dunhampstead Wharf, Droitwich Worcestershire WR9 7JX.
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email : andy@forge-studio.co.uk
Phone : 07942 378 400