Jubilee Trip Boat on the K&A Canal - Newbury

Jubilee Trip Boat on the K&A Canal - Newbury Canal boat or barge Jubilee runs public trips every weekend and on Thursdays from Easter to October in Newbury plus extra trips in the holidays.

Also available for charter. • Board our 29 seat narrowboat for a relaxing trip through historic Newbury with our enthusiastic, knowledgeable and fully-trained volunteer crew. There’s plenty of interest to be seen as you rise up a lock and cruise through a swing bridge

• Tea, coffee and light refreshments available. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer from our licensed bar

• On board toilet

• It’s b

est to book in advance by calling our Devizes office during office hours (weekdays) on 01380 721279 or phoning our mobile booking number (weekends) on 07716 460562. Tickets may be available on board on the day. You can check availability on our website jubilee.katrust.org.uk

• Please leave push chairs in your car if possible. Otherwise they can only be carried on the roof. Babies under 2 travel free but must have a ticket

• Access to the boat is up a ramp and down 5 steps. The crew will be there to assist. Sorry, we can’t carry wheelchairs

• Trips run from Easter until October weather permitting. Look out for our themed Pirate, Halloween and Santa trips

• Charter trips for birthdays, anniversaries or get-togethers. Call 07716 460 562 or email [email protected] for more information (not for public trip bookings – see above)

• All profits to the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust to Protect, Enhance and Promote the canal

Here are Jubilee crew members Trevor and Gillian who are today crewing Hannah for the Great Devizes Descent as part of t...
07/06/2026

Here are Jubilee crew members Trevor and Gillian who are today crewing Hannah for the Great Devizes Descent as part of the event. Don't they look like they're having fun! They've already carried 138 people and not even half way down yet!

# KA75 - The Kennet & Avon Canal Trust 75th Anniversary

05/06/2026

There goes the beautiful trip boat Jubilee! We're ready for a weekend of trips - come and join us

03/06/2026

Have you ever been through a lock?

A boat trip on Jubilee from Newbury takes you through Newbury lock both ways. If you want to try it, we have trips on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 12 noon and 2pm each lasting 75 minutes.

See https://katrust.org.uk/our-boats/jubilee-bookings/ to book - or just turn up

01/06/2026

We are looking forward to joining Hannah at Reading Water Fest too!

30/05/2026

Jubilee is having a busy day with lots of passengers today! We've still got seats available for tomorrow, the last day of May. Come and join us, it's a great time of year to be on the water. Book in advance at https://katrust.org.uk/our-boats/jubilee-bookings/

30/05/2026

One of Jubilee's Skippers, Chris, doing what he likes best - eating cake! And looking forward to crewing on Hannah this June.

29/05/2026

Only 4 days to go before Hannah sets off and here is Jubilee's crew member Sally!
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Ever wondered how the canal goes over a hill?Crofton beam engines have the answer, and a fascinating day out
27/05/2026

Ever wondered how the canal goes over a hill?
Crofton beam engines have the answer, and a fascinating day out

Crofton Beam Engines are a remarkable example of early 19th-century steam engineering, situated near the village of Great Bedwyn in Wiltshire, England. These historic engines were built to pump water into the highest point of the Kennet and Avon Canal, an essential feat that made the canal navigable...

26/05/2026

Just a week . . .

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Newbury
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