Lechlade-on-Thames is a small, attractive town nestling on the banks of the River Thames. With a variety of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, Lechlade is the perfect place to spend a day enjoying the ambience of the beautiful Cotswold region.

The 15th Century Church of St Lawrence, which was built from local stone, was previously named the Church of St Mary. This was renamed in 1502 on the orders of Catherine of Aragon, the first of King Henry VIII's six wives, after one of the saints from her native Aragon in Spain.

Alongside the River Thames at Lechlade is the Riverside Park. The park, which is run by Swindon Borough Council, is the perfect place to walk along the river or take a picnic to sit and watch the many river boats.

Cruises on the River

Cotswold River Cruises

Cotswold River Cruises operate cruises on the Adventuress from Lechlade for private group charter all year round. The Adventuress is licensed for 60 passengers for group outings and private parties, discos, corporate events and other functions. There is also a schedule of public cruises at certain times from Easter to September. Cruises depart from the Riverside Inn at Halfpenny Bridge.

Further Information/Contact

Cotswold River Cruises
PO Box 45
Lechlade-on-Thames
GL7 3WT

Telephone: 01367 250013
E-mail: enquiries@cotswoldrivercruises.co.uk.
Website: www.cotswoldrivercruises.co.uk

Cotswolds Canal Trust

Cotswolds Canal Trust operate 1/2 hour trips during the summer months (8th April and the end of September) costing £3 for Adults, £2 for children up to 16 and 'babes in arms' are FREE. on the M.V. Inglesham.

The service operates from 11am-5pm (weather and water levels permitting). Extended private cruises for parties of 12 can be arranged for week-day mornings, afternoons or evenings as well as week-end evenings; many bring picnics but we are also happy to disembark people at one of the excellent Inns along the Thames. Pricing of private cruises is by arrangement.

Further Information/Contact

For further information, please contact either:

Ron Read
Telephone: 01367 252352
E-mail: ron.read@btopenworld.com

Mike Cawsey
Telephone: 01367 252401
E-mail: mike@lechlade-on-thames.com