This is when Chesterfield Canal tripboat cruises will resume
Chesterfield Canal Trust will resume cruises on the Madeline boat from Hollingwood Hub in Staveley on Saturday, July 24.
The John Varley II will welcome back passengers at Tapton Lock, Chesterfield, from Sunday, July 25.
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Hide AdJuly 25 will also see Hugh Henshall cruising from the Lock Keeper pub in Worksop and Seth Ellis hosting pirate trips in Retford.
Sarah Stephens, the trustee in charge of tripboats, said: “We have been running a few charter cruises with very strict Covid rules since May, but now our crews are delighted to be able to get back to our regular public trips.”
Trips along the canal will include cake and cruise and strawberry cream tea cruises on Fridays throughout August.
Cruises range from 20 minutes to six hours.There are 17 different types and lengths of trips running from eight different venues. Prices vary from £2 to £22. To see the full list go to the trust’s website https://chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk/trip-boats/
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All the boats will still be taking precautions such as proper cleaning regimes, hand sanitising and good ventilation. The wearing of masks will be welcome.
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