Electric Boat Lunch Cruise - Brightlingsea Harbour

Lunch River Cruise to The Anchor at Rowhedge 2024

Adult Ticket - £40.00 Child under 12 - £36.00

Group Discount 6 or more Monday - Thursday Adult Ticket - £35.00 Child under 12 - £31.00

Brightlingsea Harbour Electric Boat Lunch River Cruise

Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the picturesque River Colne to The Anchor at Rowhedge on Brightlingsea Harbour's electric boat, Colne Innovation.

Included is the return boat trip and main meal at The Anchor, a classic English pub right on the banks of the River Colne with amazing 180 degree waterfront views.

Departing from Brightlingsea you will see our much loved promenade and one of our historic landmarks ,Batemans Tower. The tower was built in 1833 by John Bateman for his daughter to recuperate from consumption. During WW11 the Royal Observer Corp used the tower as an observation post. To date it is now used by the Colne Yacht Club for races.

As Brightlingsea fades away you will pass stunning countryside views and Alresford Creek in the distance which was a film location for the Essex Serpent.

Finally you will pass through the Colne Barrier built in 1989. Improving the tidal defences of Wivenhoe and Rowhedge but also the riverside residential, commercial and industrial areas of the City Colchester. Once through the barrier you will see the colourful village of Wivenhoe which has been home to many famous people over the years, including 'Miss Marple' enroute to Rowhedge.

Important notice - Please read below:

On arrival at Rowhedge, Colne Innovation will ideally be moored alongside the jetty. If this is not possible the only other option will be to moor along side the sea wall where there is a ladder taking you straight up to The Anchor.

Passengers are required to be able to step down onto the boat and once at Rowhedge be able to step up onto the jetty and up and down a ladder. Please see pictures below of the mooring options as well as Colne Innovation. Sensible clothing and footwear recommended.

Please call the office for further enquires.

The Anchor Menu -

Monday-Saturday

The Anchor Double Smash Beef Burger - American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato

Locally Caught Fish & Chips - Pea Puree, Home Made Tartare Sauce

Kind Prawn Linguini - San Marzano Tomatoes

Steak of the Day - Dauphinoise Potatoes

Veggie Burger (V) - Halloumi, Miso Butter, Portobello Mushroom, Rocket, Mayonnaise

Sunday Menu -

Slow Roasted Rump of Beef - Med / Rare

Succulent Pan Fried Chicken Supreme

The Above served with:- Butternut Puree, Roasted Celeriac, Honey Roasted Carrots & Parsnips, Spring Greens, Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding, Red Wine & Beef Dripping Gravy

Yorkshire Fondue

Butternut Puree, Roasted Celeriac, Honey roasted carrots & parsnips, Spring Greens, Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding, Red Wine & Veggie Gravy

Please note menu is subject to availability

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