Name: Cherwell Boat House
Rating: 5.0

Cherwell Boat House

Cherwell Boathouse Punts, Bardwell Road, Oxford OX2 6ST, England, United Kingdom

1-90 Years

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Description

The Cherwell Boathouse in Oxford offers around 80 handcrafted punts, as well as rowing boats and Canadian canoes, making it the perfect way to enjoy the city’s scenic riverside. Suitable for novices and experts alike, punting is a quintessential Oxford experience for families or groups. You can head upstream to the Victoria Arms in about 30 minutes, continue further into the countryside for a full-day adventure, or go downstream through the University Parks towards Magdalen College. With plenty of boats, availability is good midweek, while weekends are busier, but waiting is a pleasure with ice cream or Pimm’s by the river. The Boathouse also offers excellent dining, private events, and seasonal tasting dinners.

Punt hire costs £24 per hour on weekdays and £26 on weekends for up to 6 people (5 seated plus 1 punter). Row boats and Canadian canoes, each for up to 4 people, are available at the same rates. Hires are for a minimum of one hour, with extra time charged to the nearest quarter hour and a refundable deposit required.

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Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Traditional Punts, Rowboats & Canoes: The Cherwell Boathouse offers around 80 handcrafted wooden punts built onsite, along with rowing boats and Canadian canoes perfect for exploring Oxford’s charming riverside scenery. Whether you’re a complete novice or an experienced boater, punting, rowing, and canoeing are suitable for students, families, couples, or groups looking for a memorable Oxford experience.
Idyllic Routes: Head upstream towards the Victoria Arms pub in about 30 minutes, or continue into the peaceful countryside for a full day adventure. Downstream, the route flows through Oxford’s University Parks, ideal for picnics and family outings. Adventurers can portage their punt into the lower Cherwell towards Magdalen College.
Availability & Atmosphere: With around 80 boats available, midweek availability is generally good, while weekends are more lively. If you have to wait, relax on the riverside terrace with an ice cream or a refreshing glass of Pimm’s and enjoy the activity on the water.
Dining at Cherwell Boathouse: Alongside boating, the Cherwell Boathouse is a renowned Oxford dining spot, offering delicious local cuisine, private dining rooms, and seasonal tasting dinners such as Game Tasting evenings or wine-focused events in autumn and winter.
Nearby Accommodation: The boathouse is well-connected to nearby hotels and guesthouses, including The Cotswold Lodge, Linton Lodge, The Randolph Hotel, The Store, and 100 Banbury Road making it easy to extend your stay in Oxford.

Facilities

On Site Parking
On Site Cafe
The Cherwell Boathouse Tea Hut offers coffee, tea, soft drinks, beer, wine, sandwiches, sausage rolls, ice cream, crisps, and light snacks.

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Punt Hire: Up to 6 people – £24 per hour (weekdays), £26 per hour (weekends). Capacity: Up to 6 people (5 seated + 1 punter)
Row Boat Hire: Up to 4 people – £24 per hour (weekdays), £26 per hour (weekends).
Canoe Hire: Up to 4 people – £24 per hour (weekdays), £26 per hour (weekends).
Minimum hire: 1 hour. After the first hour, time is charged to the nearest quarter hour. A refundable deposit is required upon return of the boat.

Pricing URL: https://cherwellpunting.co.uk/app?vrp=35&_=1756963129601

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

A variety of private rooms available, from intimate spaces for small gatherings to larger rooms suitable for children to play.
Catering options include informal BBQ buffets, canapé and bowl food, or formal three-course plated meals.
Music, dancing, and punting can be incorporated into events.
All spaces are heated in winter and well ventilated in summer.
Suitable for parties, corporate and networking events, private themed parties, and more.
Visit: https://cherwellboathouse.co.uk/weddings-%26-events

Mid-March to mid-October from 10:00 until dusk
Punts can be hired by the hour or by the day.

Address: Cherwell Boathouse Punts, Bardwell Road, Oxford OX2 6ST, England, United Kingdom

Post Code: OX2 6ST

Council: Oxford

County: Oxfordshire

Local Taxis

Royal Cars and 001 Taxis are most trusted local taxi companies. Both operate 24/7 with large fleets.
Uber is also available in Oxford, but recommend Royal or 001 for their long-standing local service.

Parking

Limited spaces are available in car park.
Free parking for up to 3 hours (until 4:30pm) is available on Bardwell Road or Chadlington Road; after that, parking is permitted until 9am the following day.
Additional options include pay-and-display areas and local Park & Rides.
For events requiring longer stays (one or more days), parking can be arranged online via RingGo.
The nearest Park & Ride is Pear Tree, about 10 minutes away by taxi or bus.