River Cruise on the Severn in the UK

The full river cruise aboard the Edward Elgar Riverboat Hotel provides the most elegant river cruise and tour to rival the best European river cruises. A combination of superb views, sightseeing and an excursion on the Severn Valley Railway with more river cruising than the best boat cruise on the river Thames. There are also opportunities for walking, bird-watching and friendly socialising. Sailing from Gloucester all the way up to Stourport-on-Severn and back over 7 days and 6 nights.

Cruise up the River Severn for dinner and our overnight mooring just South of Tewkesbury. There you can visit the nearby Lower Lode Inn before retiring to your cosy cabin. Then cruise to Worcester, passing through two huge locks and enjoying good views of the Malvern Hills on the way. After lunch you may visit Worcester Cathedral nearby, the Civil War Commandery, or just go shopping. In the evening, enjoy the Captain’s Cocktail Party.

You can take a short coach trip up to Bewdley and board the acclaimed Severn Valley Steam Railway, for a fascinating rail trip up to Bridgenorth. This is an interesting town to explore, with strong links to the Industrial Revolution. Sailing back down the river to Upton-upon-Severn, you can take a stroll over the bridge into this pretty little town and visit the ‘Pepperpot’ church tower Heritage Centre, or Tudor House Museum.

Next cruise to Tewkesbury where you may like to walk to the 12th Century Tewkesbury Abbey, which has the biggest Norman Tower in the country.  Later on, cruise back to Gloucester and enjoy a thrilling ride up through the lock from the river to the main docks.  In the afternoon, join the interesting guided tour of the sights nearby, and visit Gloucester Cathedral or the Designer Shops at Gloucester Quays. In the evening, there is some excellent live entertainment after dinner.

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