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Special Magna Carta Cruises 14th and 15th June

With Her Majesty's Royal Barge Gloriana leading the Pageant, and with other heraldry boats involved, this is a unique opportunity to be part of living history.

Get exclusive views of all the pageantry, pomp and splendour from the upper deck of one of our boats taking part over these two days.

"Special commentary provided"

The boat will travel upstream, passing the villages of Wraysbury and Old Windsor and through Old Windsor Lock. Once we have ascended the lock, a rise of just over 6 feet the boat will continue to cruise through the grounds of Windsor Castle.

You will also see Her Majesty's Royal Farm along with many other hidden Royal gems such as Queen Adelaide's Cottage and of course the Royal Bargeman's cottage where the original Royal Row Barge (now in the Maritime Museum in Greenwich) would have been moored.

We are holding five events
over two days:

#5. MAGNA CARTA DAY CRUISE -
       15th June departing at 15:00

- JUST ADDED -

Perfect for visitors to Runnymede who are at Runnymede for the unveiling of the artwork as the afternoon activity. Departing from Runnymede at 15:00 am the 'New Queen of the Thames' travels upstream as described above.

Your boat will turn at the Home Park underneath the shadow of Windsor Castle and within view of Eton College Chapel. The boat will pass through Old Windsor Lock and continue past all the pomp and pageantry happening at Runnymede on the day - you will also see the Magna Carta sights including the Magna Carta Memorial, JFK Memorial, Air forces Memorial, Magna Carta Island and finally Ankerwycke - the all important sight of the sealing of the Magna Carta on the 15th June, 1215.

The event will end at the Runnymede Boathouse at 17:30 hrs.

#3. MAGNA CARTA DAY TEA CRUISE -
       15th June departing at 15:00

- LAST REMAINING SPACES -

Departing from Runnymede at 15:00 am the 'New Queen of the Thames' travels upstream as described above.

The trip is as described for trip #5 above but includes a delicious high tea which will be served as you enjoy the pageantry.

The event will end at the Runnymede Boathouse at 17:30 hrs.

#1. PAGEANT CRUISE - 14th June departing at 11:00

- FULLY BOOKED -

After a prompt departure from Runnymede at 11:00 am the 'New Queen of the Thames' travels upstream as described above.

We anticipate that we will meet Queens Row Barge, Gloriana along with the flotilla at the Home Park underneath the shadow of Windsor Castle and within view of Eton College Chapel at around 12.30. Your boat will turn at this point and take its place behind the flotilla.

Upon reaching Old Windsor Lock again, we will wait our turn to pass back through the Lock - naturally Gloriana will be the first boat through. Once through the lock, we will rejoin the flotilla for the climax of the event when there will be a huge and impressive procession of boats on their way to the final destination - Runnymede Pleasure Grounds.

Along with all the pomp and pageantry - you will also see the Magna Carta sights including the Magna Carta Memorial, JFK Memorial, Air Forces Memorial, Magna Carta Island and finally Ankerwycke - the all important sight of the Magna Carta on the 15th June, 1215.

A delicious hearty pub style ploughman's lunch will be served as you enjoy the pageantry.

The event will end at the Runnymede Boathouse at around 15:45.

#2. MAGNA CARTA DAY LUNCH CRUISE -
       15th June departing at 11:30

- FULLY BOOKED -

As for trip #3 tea cruise but departing at 11:30 hrs and arriving back at Runnymede for 14:00 hrs. Guests will be served a delicious hearty pub style ploughman's lunch as they enjoy the pageantry.

#4. LUCY FISHER PAGEANT CRUISE -
       14th June departing at 12:15*

- FULLY BOOKED -

This cruise departs from the Runnymede Boathouse for an approximate 3 hour trip. The 'Lucy Fisher' will be cruising the Runnymede reach as part of the final stage of the Magna Carta river pageant. This is a limited opportunity to be part of what is expected to be a magnificent occasion and to provide guests with the prospect of watching history being made.

Along with all the pomp and pageantry - you will also see the Magna Carta sights including the Magna Carta Memorial, JFK Memorial, Air Forces Memorial, Magna Carta Island and finally Ankerwycke - the all important sight of the Magna Carta on the 15th June, 1215.

No food is provided on this trip but light refreshments will be available serving tea, coffee and soft drinks.

* Timings are dependant upon final confirmation from the pageant organisers.

Sailing Times

#1. PAGEANT CRUISE - 14th June

Depart from the Runnymede Boathouse at 11:00
Arrive back at the Runnymede Boathouse at 15:45

#2. MAGNA CARTA DAY LUNCH CRUISE - 15th June **

Depart from the Runnymede Boathouse at 11:30
Arrive back at the Runnymede Boathouse at 14:00

#3. MAGNA CARTA DAY TEA CRUISE - 15th June **

Depart from the Runnymede Boathouse at 15:00
Arrive back at the Runnymede Boathouse at 17:30

#4. LUCY FISHER PAGEANT CRUISE - 14th June

Depart from the Runnymede Boathouse at 12:15*
Arrive back at the Runnymede Boathouse at 15:30*

#5. MAGNA CARTA DAY CRUISE - 15th June **

Depart from the Runnymede Boathouse at 15:00
Arrive back at the Runnymede Boathouse at 17:30

** See important note regarding access on the 15th June
(bottom right hand column).

Tickets

TICKET	ADULT	CHILD
#1. PAGEANT CRUISE	£60.00	£45.00
#2. MAGNA CARTA DAY LUNCH CRUISE	£50.00	£40.00
#3. MAGNA CARTA DAY TEA CRUISE	£50.00	£42.00
#4. LUCY FISHER PAGEANT CRUISE	£30.00	£20.00
#5. MAGNA CARTA DAY CRUISE	£20.00	£12.00

Limited availability. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

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